Canberra Royals

For more than 70 years we have strived for success on and off the field and have developed life-long relationships. Jack Waters founded the club in 1949, where the “Western Suburbs RUFC” Jerseys would cost five shillings for the embroidered badge, five shillings for the jersey itself, and seven shillings-seven-pence for a pair of socks. After lengthy discussions with club officials and supporters, Jack changed the club name to The Canberra Royals RUFC with the colours of royal blue and white. In the 1949 season, Royals entered two teams in reserve grade and were highly successful. In the decade following, the firsts played in nine grand finals and won the premiership three times which clearly set the foundation for the fine club we are today. The Canberra Royals are the most successful rugby side in the region with 16 first grade championships and the women's team heading on the same trajectory. Our club has a proud tradition and identifies closely with the Royals Foundation Team of 1949. The current Patron of the Rugby Club in 2019 is John Kelsey who is proud to point out that, "Royals have produced over 20 international representatives including 7 Wallabies, 10 Wallaroos, and more than two dozen representatives Australia wide. We have a successful women's' team and our organisation had provision for all grades and all levels, with pathways for both social and elite players." Canberra Royals has a newly formed club, Canberra Royals Volleyball Club and will conitinue on its' mission to grow and develop the sporting landscape in the ACT