Round 3 delivered plenty of action across the ACT and Southern NSW region.
Tuggeranong Vikings were the standout side of the round, claiming wins in the BentSpoke John I Dent Cup, Premier 15s, Spence Cup, Premier Third Grade, and ACT Vets Colts Cup.
Queanbeyan Whites produced the result of the round in the top grade, defeating Canberra Royals 47–35, while Uni-North Owls continued their good form with a 35–24 win over Western District Lions.
In the Southern Tablelands Monaro Cup, Bungendore Mudchooks ran in ten tries in a 62–3 demolition of Crookwell Dogs, and ADFA Lions posted a strong 60–10 win over Yass Rams.
A 24–24 draw between Western District Lions and Goulburn Dirty Reds was the closest result of the round in Premier Third Grade.
Round 3
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Canberra Royals 35 – 47 Queanbeyan Whites
Canberra Royals
- Tries: L. Bowron, A. Siolo, L. Smith, B. Bouquiaux, X. Ryan
- Conversions: C. Oates (5)
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: J. Leiper (3), J. Saumaisue, A. Blaney-brown, A. Tagicakibau, H. Creighton
- Conversions: A. Blaney-brown (6)
Game 2: Gungahlin Eagles 29 – 50 Tuggeranong Vikings
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: L. O'malley, M. Enasio, J. Orr, A. Corcoran, S. Hyland
- Conversions: S. Chapman, A. Tregonning
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Penalty Tries: 1
- Tries: J. Time taotua, A. Robinson, F. Rose, O. Shaw (2), P. Samuelu niuula, M. Ngatai
- Conversions: P. Samuelu niuula (4)
Game 3: Western District Lions 24 – 35 Uni-North Owls
Western District Lions
- Tries: R. Butler, I. Vaili, M. Tuisireli, A. Anderson
- Conversions: A. Anderson (2)
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: I. Bonsembiante, F. Burrows (3), M. Tauiliili-pelesasa
- Conversions: C. Crozier (5)
Round 3
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Gungahlin Eagles 12 – 22 Tuggeranong Viqueens
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: A. Downey (2)
- Conversions: F. Cappello
Tuggeranong Viqueens
- Tries: I. Tabulutu, M. Mathews, R. Vidler, Z. Waihape-andrews
- Conversions: A. Norris
Game 2: Western District Lionesses 22 – 31 Uni-North Owls
Western District Lionesses
- Tries: M. Hannan, E. Hudson, I. Tihopu viniki, J. Pele
- Conversions: B. Marsters
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: M. White, A. Dermatis, C. Cleary, C. Obst (2)
- Conversions: A. Dermatis (3)
Round 3
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Canberra Royals 42 – 24 Queanbeyan Whites
Canberra Royals
- Tries: R. Abel, L. Maguire (2), J. Pearson, N. Batty, X. Ryan
- Conversions: L. Maguire (6)
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: L. Smith, M. Douch, M. Tiuru-beni, T. Mcguinness
- Conversions: R. Parrish (2)
Game 2: Gungahlin Eagles 14 – 54 Tuggeranong Vikings
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: N. Butt, D. Tevao
- Conversions: R. Scott (2)
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Tries: P. Milin, S. Pilot, W. Wentzel, N. Cushan, J. Story, O. Faitua, M. Gadai (2)
- Conversions: W. Wentzel (7)
Game 3: Western District Lions 7 – 29 Uni-North Owls
Western District Lions
- Tries: L. Wyche
- Conversions: D. Whitton
Uni-North Owls
- Tries: X. Russell (2), A. Gardner, J. Lincoln, W. Hodge
- Conversions: J. Gardner (2)
Round 3
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Canberra Royals 24 – 10 Queanbeyan Whites
Canberra Royals
- Tries: E. Hill, J. Knobel, L. Harrington, B. Fogarty
- Conversions: B. Fogarty (2)
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: J. Allen, B. Camaivuna
Game 2: Gungahlin Eagles 40 – 42 Tuggeranong Vikings
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: B. Sawyer (2), I. Foster, L. Collett, L. Alofipo, T. Jones
- Conversions: Z. Greenwood, A. Tregonning (4)
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Penalty Tries: 1
- Tries: H. O'brien, A. Watson, C. Suniula (2), T. Nagel, K. Mccann
- Conversions: X. Santos
- Penalty Goals: X. Santos
Round 3
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Gungahlin Eagles 21 – 40 Tuggeranong Vikings
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: T. Hays, N. Ashmore, C. Marris
- Conversions: C. Carey (3)
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Tries: J. Leaupepe, M. Ravouvou (2), K. May, C. Voutos, B. Mauava
- Conversions: N. Hutchinson (5)
Game 2: Western District Lions 24 – 24 Goulburn Dirty Reds (Draw)
Western District Lions
- Tries: J. Fulivai, A. Takiari, A. Ryan, B. Sione
- Conversions: J. Fulivai (2)
Goulburn Dirty Reds
- Tries: M. Cudaj (2), D. Brown
- Conversions: J. Metz (3)
- Penalty Goals: B. Courts
Game 3: Canberra Royals 7 – 41 Queanbeyan Whites
Canberra Royals
- Tries: S. Mau
- Conversions: R. Butterfield
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: B. Taylor, M. Arragon (2), J. Morrison, R. Mcelroy, N. Jeffery
- Conversions: B. Reid (3), B. Taylor
- Penalty Goals: B. Reid
Round 3
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Gungahlin Eagles 22 – 10 Tuggeranong Vikings
Gungahlin Eagles
- Tries: J. Brooks, A. Taupeamuhu, K. O'connor, L. Mohetau
- Conversions: T. Hughes
Tuggeranong Vikings
- Tries: G. Lukins, A. Berryman
Game 2: Canberra Royals 52 – 28 Queanbeyan Whites
Canberra Royals
- Tries: R. O'connor, T. Elliott, D. Mountain, M. Ingall, J. Vandenbergh, T. Cash (3)
- Conversions: T. Cash (3), M. Cole, R. O'connor (2)
Queanbeyan Whites
- Tries: T. Riordan, S. Bassett, A. Balmaks, A. Bozzato
- Conversions: R. Mcelroy (4)
Game 3: Western District Lions 38 – 19 Goulburn Dirty Reds
Western District Lions
- Tries: J. Clarke, R. Soanai, E. Nuttall, J. Faint, J. Kennedy, N. Khan
- Conversions: E. Nuttall (4)
Goulburn Dirty Reds
- Tries: P. Craig, T. Hughes, G. Watt
- Conversions: B. Courts (2)
Round 3
Match Statistics:
Game 1: Jindabyne Bushpigs 37 – 8 Cooma Red Devils
Jindabyne Bushpigs
- Tries: J. Stewart, B. Freeburn (2), F. Chatten, C. Cumbers, D. Alexander, M. Livissianos
- Conversions: B. Freeburn
Cooma Red Devils
- Tries: C. Campbell
- Penalty Goals: H. Caldwell
Game 2: Bungendore Mudchooks 62 – 3 Crookwell Dogs
Bungendore Mudchooks
- Tries: T. Lalofau, B. Williams (2), H. Savelio, K. Shand (2), S. Geronimi, M. Tubekitu, J. Russell, J. Cullen
- Conversions: T. Worman (6)
Crookwell Dogs
- Penalty Goals: Z. Willoughby
Game 3: ADFA Lions 60 – 10 Yass Rams
ADFA Lions
- Tries: L. Sparke (6), A. Bogisa, B. Lynch, T. Murphy, J. Davila
- Conversions: J. Cotter (5)
Yass Rams
- Tries: T. Bell, B. Downey, J. Whittaker
