There was plenty of high-scoring action across the ACT and Southern NSW region in Round 5 of competitions.
In the BentSpoke John I Dent Cup, Tuggeranong Vikings held on for a tight 43–41 win over Uni-North Owls, while Western District Lions posted their first win this season with a 36–24 victory over Gungahlin Eagles and Canberra Royals bounced back with a commanding 33–5 win over Queanbeyan Whites.
The Tuggeranong Viqueens continued their unbeaten run in the BentSpoke Premier 15s and another victory in the Women's 10s competition.
Bungendore Mudchooks remained the side to beat in the Southern Tablelands Monaro Cup, running in nine tries in a 59–29 win over Jindabyne Bushpigs.
Jindabyne Miss Piggies produced the standout result of the Women's 10s, posting 88 points against Bungendore Mudchicks.
In the Canberra Suburban Cup, Easts White edged Easts Red 24–21 in an all-Easts derby.
Round 5
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Western District Lions 36 – 24 Gungahlin Eagles
Western District Lions
- Tries: R. Kiely (2), D. Kolibasoga, A. Finau, P. Nifo, M. Tuisireli
- Conversions: A. Anderson (3)
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: L. O'malley, F. Baxter, L. Ata, L. Pakalani
- Conversions: S. Chapman (2)
Game 2: Queanbeyan Whites 5 – 33 Canberra Royals
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: J. Townsend
Canberra Royals
- Tries: Z. Ross, L. Bowron, O. Crowther, A. Siolo, P. Palemene tuigamala
- Conversions: C. Oates (4)
Game 3: Tuggeranong Vikings 43 – 41 Uni-North Owls
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Penalty Tries: 1
- Tries: M. Sorovi (2), J. Church, X. Santos, Y. Yazaki, A. Robinson
- Conversions: P. Samuelu niuula (2), X. Santos
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: J. Allen, H. Cordukes, T. Chan tung (2), R. Middleton, D. Kirk, J. Riley
- Conversions: C. Crozier (3)
Round 5
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Western District Lionesses 22 – 32 Gungahlin Eagles
Western District Lionesses
- Tries: S. Neli, J. Morrison, F. Tusiga, M. Hannan
- Conversions: B. Marsters
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: L. Cameron, A. Downey (2), J. Reid (2), C. Papalii
- Conversions: J. Reid
Game 2: Tuggeranong Viqueens 19 – 10 Uni-North Owls
Tuggeranong Viqueens
- Tries: V. Ngata (2), T. Hetaraka
- Conversions: T. Hetaraka (2)
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: C. Obst, E. Galinier
Round 5
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Western District Lions 24 – 32 Gungahlin Eagles
Western District Lions
- Tries: J. Nagauna (2), R. Butler, S. Morris
- Conversions: A. Karotam (2)
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: E. Corcoran (2), T. Ferguson, F. Merekula, T. Liva
- Conversions: R. Scott (2)
- Penalty Goals: R. Scott
Game 2: Queanbeyan Whites 32 – 29 Canberra Royals
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: T. Mcguinness, M. Douch, L. Lilo, C. Stanley
- Conversions: M. Finau (3)
- Penalty Goals: M. Finau (2)
Canberra Royals
- Tries: E. Hopper, C. Piper, L. Maguire, P. Iles, J. Mead
- Conversions: L. Maguire (2)
Game 3: Tuggeranong Vikings 22 – 38 Uni-North Owls
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Tries: M. Ngatai, C. Wright, P. Milin, H. Davis
- Conversions: J. Lealiifano
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: F. Kearney, P. Crichton, L. Goggin, A. Rixon (2), Z. Barry
- Conversions: J. Gardner (4)
Round 5
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Queanbeyan Whites 19 – 22 Canberra Royals
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: L. Lilo, W. Cave, B. Camaivuna
- Conversions: R. Parrish (2)
Canberra Royals
- Tries: T. Eaton, J. Knobel, E. Hill
- Conversions: X. Ryan (2)
- Penalty Goals: X. Ryan
Game 2: Tuggeranong Vikings 22 – 10 Uni-North Owls
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Tries: C. Bunce (2), B. Martino
- Conversions: K. Mccann, C. Bunce
- Penalty Goals: K. Mccann
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: J. Brewer, S. Parr
Round 5
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Western District Lions 57 – 19 Gungahlin Eagles
Western District Lions
- Tries: T. Siueva (2), J. Fulivai (2), C. Jones, R. Siueva (2), C. Browne, C. Wyche
- Conversions: J. Fulivai (6)
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: C. Nobile, B. Hyland, Z. Greenwood
- Conversions: B. Hyland, Z. Greenwood
Game 2: Tuggeranong Vikings 26 – 24 Uni-North Owls
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Tries: D. Uilelea (2), S. Puteho, G. Uilelea
- Conversions: N. Hutchinson (3)
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: W. Kirk, C. Hogan, H. Mahendran, T. Callaughan
- Conversions: F. Frewen (2)
Game 3: Queanbeyan Whites 26 – 33 Goulburn Dirty Reds
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: A. Fahey, J. Sweeny (2), E. Nelson
- Conversions: J. Negus (3)
Goulburn Dirty Reds
- Tries: T. Halafihi (2), D. Brown, H. Mccormack, L. Condy
- Conversions: B. Courts (4)
Round 5
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Western District Lions 17 – 28 Gungahlin Eagles
Western District Lions
- Tries: N. Khan, J. Faint, M. Murphy
- Conversions: W. Bate
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: Z. Taiatini, J. Pawa (2), V. Smiles
- Conversions: T. Hughes (4)
Game 2: Tuggeranong Vikings 24 – 21 Uni-North Owls
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Tries: R. Hoare (2), J. Davis, T. Grady
- Conversions: T. Lachlan (2)
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: W. Cattle, T. Potter, J. Francisco
- Conversions: F. Carr (3)
Game 3: Queanbeyan Whites 27 – 30 Goulburn Dirty Reds
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: T. Sainsbury, R. Mcelroy (2), M. Saul, S. Northcott
- Conversions: M. Saul
Goulburn Dirty Reds
- Tries: L. Minehan (2), A. D'ambrosio, J. Metz, L. Condy
- Conversions: B. Courts
- Penalty Goals: B. Courts
Round 5
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Cooma Red Devils 45 – 24 ADFA Lions
Cooma Red Devils
- Tries: N. Maclean (2), F. Wright, J. Quodling, J. Harkness, T. Southwell
- Conversions: H. Caldwell (6)
- Penalty Goals: H. Caldwell
ADFA Lions
- Tries: L. Best, I. Finau, H. Mcnamee, N. Von behr
- Conversions: L. Sparke, J. Tipper
Game 2: Jindabyne Bushpigs 29 – 59 Bungendore Mudchooks
Jindabyne Bushpigs
- Tries: B. Small, M. Peterson (2), F. Chatten, D. Alexander
- Conversions: M. Peterson (2)
Bungendore Mudchooks
- Tries: B. Williams (2), J. Russell (2), T. Worman, B. Codey, T. Campbell (2), E. Kruger
- Conversions: T. Worman (7)
Game 3: Yass Rams 33 – 24 Crookwell Dogs
Yass Rams
- Tries: K. Whittaker, H. Locke, J. Whittaker, O. Allan, H. Innes
- Conversions: T. Haylock (4)
Crookwell Dogs
- Tries: C. Hayes, P. Lowe (2), H. Mcintosh
- Conversions: A. Smith (2)
Round 5
Match Statistics:
Game 1: ADFA Lions 7 – 12 Uni-North Owls
ADFA Lions
- Tries: Team (1)
- Conversions: Team (1)
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: C. Nugara, J. Miller
- Conversions: N. Hall
Game 2: Easts Red 21 – 24 Easts White
Easts Red
- Tries: J. Hickey, M. Mangin, G. Wawn
- Conversions: G. Wawn (3)
Easts White
- Tries: K. Tuan, B. Maher, J. Crompton, L. Harrison
- Conversions: E. Gillian (2)
Game 3: Hall Bushrangers 26 – 19 Bateman's Bay Boars
Hall Bushrangers
- Penalty Tries: 1
- Tries: J. Brain, M. Rowbotham, J. Murphy
- Conversions: J. Murphy (2)
Bateman's Bay Boars
- Tries: W. Thomas (2), B. Samuels
- Conversions: J. Thomas, J. Roberts
Round 5
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Tuggeranong Viqueens 43 – 17 Uni-North Owls
Tuggeranong Viqueens
- Tries: S. Rogoyawa, E. Leiper, D. Warmerdam, H. Smith (2), S. Waihape, K. Parsons
- Conversions: K. Parsons (4)
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: A. Dermatis (2), G. Finnimore
- Conversions: A. Dermatis
Game 2: Easts 17 – 5 Bateman's Bay Boars
Easts
- Tries: M. Riwaka, L. Mcfarlane, L. Scott
- Conversions: M. Riwaka
Bateman's Bay Boars
- Tries: C. Yarar
Game 3: Braidwood Redbacks 26 – 5 Yass Ewes
Braidwood Redbacks
- Tries: A. Blinco, J. Blinco, S. Wood, L. Saunders
- Conversions: S. Wood (3)
Yass Ewes
- Tries: L. Gaspari
Game 4: Jindabyne Miss Piggies 88 – 0 Bungendore Mudchicks
Jindabyne Miss Piggies
- Tries: A. Marshall (2), E. Klemm (3), C. French (3), L. Godding, B. Lai (3), T. Grainger (2)
- Conversions: E. Klemm (9)
Game 5: Hall Bushrangers 5 – 46 Goulburn Dirty Reds
Hall Bushrangers
- Tries: L. O'connor
Goulburn Dirty Reds
- Tries: J. O'brien (3), J. Bes, M. Redpath, B. Remington, K. Hopkinsyoung, B. Shipp
- Conversions: A. Mewburn (3)
