Round 8 produced the upset of the season in the Southern Tablelands Monaro Cup, with ADFA Lions toppling the previously dominant Bungendore Mudchooks 43–28.
Elsewhere, Queanbeyan Whites were ruthless in the BentSpoke John I Dent Cup, running in nine tries in a 58–26 win over Uni-North Owls, while Gungahlin Eagles continued their strong form with a 47–19 victory over Canberra Royals. Tuggeranong Vikings also impressed, defeating Western District Lions 43–28.
In the BentSpoke Premier 15s, the Tuggeranong Viqueens edged out Western District Lionesses 7–5 in a tight contest, while Gungahlin Eagles Premier Women were dominant in a 55–12 win over Canberra Royals.
The Spence Cup saw Tuggeranong Vikings post 57 points against Western District Lions, and in the Canberra Suburban Cup, Hall Bushrangers continued their strong season with a 51–14 win over ADFA Lions.
The Women's 10s produced a 24–24 draw between Cooma Devils Angels and Jindabyne Miss Piggies, while Goulburn Dirty Reds remained in form with a 40–15 win over Bateman's Bay Boars.
Round 8
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Uni-North Owls 26 – 58 Queanbeyan Whites
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: O. Cleary, J. Allen, H. Cordukes, S. Seti
- Conversions: C. Crozier (3)
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: S. Eden, S. Vaihu, J. Gordon, K. Salim (2), P. Dolokoto, A. Tagicakibau, C. Geros, J. Townsend, J. Leiper
- Conversions: N. Carroll (3), C. Geros
Game 2: Western District Lions 28 – 43 Tuggeranong Vikings
Western District Lions
- Tries: L. Quester, A. Finau, D. Bretton, T. Pouesi
- Conversions: J. Johnson (4)
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Tries: I. Pisu, P. Samuelu niuula, J. Church (3), K. Tuilagi, M. Sorovi
- Conversions: P. Samuelu niuula (4)
Game 3: Gungahlin Eagles 47 – 19 Canberra Royals
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: D. Veikune, N. Butt, J. Scarff, B. Jimenez (2), S. Hyland, T. Haddad
- Conversions: S. Chapman (6)
Canberra Royals
- Tries: A. Siolo, L. Bowron, T. Vaipulu
- Conversions: C. Oates (2)
Round 8
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Western District Lionesses 5 – 7 Tuggeranong Viqueens
Western District Lionesses
- Tries: I. Tihopu viniki
Tuggeranong Viqueens
- Tries: V. Ngata
- Conversions: R. Vidler
Game 2: Gungahlin Eagles 55 – 12 Canberra Royals
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: A. Downey (3), J. Reid (2), O. Scott, B. Patmore, C. Papalii, F. Cappello
- Conversions: J. Reid (2), O. Scott (3)
Canberra Royals
- Tries: H. Taylor-young, E. Boundy
- Conversions: H. Taylor-young
Round 8
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Western District Lions 5 – 57 Tuggeranong Vikings
Western District Lions
- Tries: A. Toomata
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Tries: M. Ngatai, M. Gadai (2), C. Suniula, L. Percival, C. Arnfield, T. Faitua, B. Martino, H. Davis
- Conversions: J. Lonergan (5), J. Lealiifano
Game 2: Gungahlin Eagles 19 – 14 Canberra Royals
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: J. Feenan, C. Marris, M. Ferei
- Conversions: R. Scott (2)
Canberra Royals
- Tries: S. Heffernan, W. Burden
- Conversions: S. Crane (2)
Game 3: Uni-North Owls 12 – 31 Queanbeyan Whites
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: A. Martins-cordeiro, J. Gardner
- Conversions: J. Gardner
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: J. Leiper, S. Naufahu (2), B. Korolevu, H. Velnaar
- Conversions: A. Blaney-brown (3)
Round 8
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Gungahlin Eagles 48 – 26 Canberra Royals
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: Z. Greenwood, B. Pumpa (2), L. Alofipo (2), A. Tregonning, B. Patmore, B. Sawyer
- Conversions: A. Tregonning (3), B. Sawyer
Canberra Royals
- Tries: X. Ryan, L. Po-ching (2), L. Yeatman
- Conversions: B. Fogarty (3)
Game 2: Uni-North Owls 26 – 36 Queanbeyan Whites
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: T. Byrne (2), T. Haslam (2)
- Conversions: A. Gardner (3)
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: R. Forbes (2), W. Cave, B. Fitzpatrick, B. Camaivuna, C. Mansfield
- Conversions: H. Patu (3)
Round 8
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Bungendore Mudchooks 28 – 43 ADFA Lions
Bungendore Mudchooks
- Tries: J. Pryde, Z. Jerrim, H. Baird, T. Crebbin
- Conversions: T. Worman (4)
ADFA Lions
- Tries: L. Sparke, F. Wickham, J. Tipper, J. De stefani, D. Morris (2)
- Conversions: J. Cotter (5)
- Penalty Goals: L. Sparke
Game 2: Cooma Red Devils 14 – 36 Jindabyne Bushpigs
Cooma Red Devils
- Tries: H. Caldwell, F. Wright
- Conversions: H. Caldwell (2)
Jindabyne Bushpigs
- Tries: H. Pearce, H. Burbury, D. Alexander, M. Jones, F. Chatten (2)
- Conversions: D. Johnson (3)
Game 3: Crookwell Dogs 20 – 12 Yass Rams
Crookwell Dogs
- Tries: H. Hayes, J. White, P. Lowe
- Conversions: A. Smith
- Penalty Goals: A. Smith
Yass Rams
- Tries: G. Locke (2)
- Conversions: T. Haylock
Round 8
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Easts Red 26 – 0 Bateman's Bay Boars
Easts Red
- Tries: J. Hickey, E. Miles, G. Wawn, H. Pratho
- Conversions: G. Wawn (3)
Game 2: Hall Bushrangers 51 – 14 ADFA Lions
Hall Bushrangers
- Tries: L. Williams, T. Reardon, J. Murphy (2), T. Costigan (2), T. Telfer, D. Holgate, C. Graf
- Conversions: J. Murphy (3)
ADFA Lions
- Tries: M. Mason (2)
- Conversions: K. Smith (2)
Round 8
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Bungendore Mudchicks 5 – 17 Braidwood Redbacks
Bungendore Mudchicks
- Tries: K. Cullen
Braidwood Redbacks
- Tries: S. Wood (2), A. Blinco
- Conversions: S. Wood
Game 2: Uni-North Owls 22 – 5 Hall Bushrangers
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: K. Hill (2), R. Dixon, Z. Gemmell
- Conversions: M. Gogala
Hall Bushrangers
- Tries: C. Barbour
Game 3: Bateman's Bay Boars 15 – 40 Goulburn Dirty Reds
Bateman's Bay Boars
- Tries: A. Brown, J. White, A. Warwick
Goulburn Dirty Reds
- Tries: N. Waddell (3), M. Redpath (2), B. Shipp
- Conversions: A. Mewburn (5)
Game 4: Easts 27 – 12 Tuggeranong Viqueens
Easts
- Tries: C. Koski (2), Z. Blakeney, E. Aho fangaloka, K. Koski
- Conversions: E. Aho fangaloka
Tuggeranong Viqueens
- Tries: N. Billiards, O. Radulovich
- Conversions: S. Waihape
Game 5: Cooma Devils Angels 24 – 24 Jindabyne Miss Piggies (Draw)
Cooma Devils Angels
- Tries: E. Quodling, P. Jardine (2), B. Rankin
- Conversions: N. Kelly (2)
Jindabyne Miss Piggies
- Tries: E. Klemm (2), T. Grainger, B. Lai
- Conversions: E. Klemm (2)
