The 2025 edition of the Capital Cup will kick-off at Nicholls Enclosed next Saturday, with the region’s best talent lacing up their boots for City and Country.
The City Men have won the contest between their rivals on three consecutive occasions, with their Women’s side also winning the last two renewals. Both Country sides will be hoping to set the record straight this time round.
Tournament Director Joseph Rollings is anticipating two extremely tight and fast-paced matches at Jamison Oval.
“It’s fantastic to see the squads unveiled and is there some real strength in depth in both sets of squads across Men’s and Women’s, with players making an impact in country and city club competitions this season,” Rollings said.
“Country will be looking to pull one back after missing out last year. We’re looking forward to the event and hopefully seeing two entertaining clashes of rugby.”
With the squads revealed today, the City Men’s side contains nine players from the Uni-North Owls Benstpoke John I Dent Cup Premiership-winning side, including captain Sam Mickelson, while their Women’s squad features seven players from Wests Lionesses Premier 15s title-winning squad, with Louise Ferris Medalist winner Jane Morrison taking her place.
Wagga Waratahs won both the SIRU Men's 1st Grade and Women's and they have eight players in the Men's squad and seven in the Women’s.
The Men’s fixture will kick-off at 3.35pm, with the Women’s fixture beginning at 5.15pm.
See below the full list of squads:
Country Women
Amy Fowler - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Brianne Saxby - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Candice Ridley - Bungendore/Monaro
Claire Foley - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Dana Sewart - Reddies/SIRU
Ellie Burnett - Wagga Ag College/SIRU
Emily Quodling - Cooma/Monaro
Emily Stanberg - Goulburn/Monaro
Erin Shalders - Reddies/SIRU
Fapiola Uoifalelahi - Griiffith/SIRU
Fay Saula - Griffith/SIRU
Jesse Abnett - Goulburn/Monaro
Josephine O'Brien - Goulburn/Monaro
Kate Harris - Bungendore/Monaro
Katie Wood - Hall/Monaro
Leanne Saare - Jindabyne/Monaro
Lina Smith - Griffith/SIRU
Milly Lucas - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Nicole Waddel - Goulburn/Monaro
Sophia Kelsey - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Sophie Bowley - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Tess Morrow - Wagga Ag College/SIRU
Ulamila Kuboutawa - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Vianne Bolwell - ADFA/Monaro
Head Coach: Joel Garbutt (Uni-Norths Owls)
Assistant Coach: Rhianna Burke (Jindabyne Miss Piggies)
Country Men
Alex Meades - Wagga Ag/SIRU
Andrew Fauoo - Griffith/SIRU
Andrew McFarlane - Queanbeyan Whites
Bailey Koroi - Wagga City/SIRU
Ben Frampton - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Corey Stocks - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Dan Kitson - Wagga City/SIRU
David Cox - Bungendore Mudchooks/Monaro
Eparama Tuvunivono - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Eric Brown - Goulburn/Monaro
Harrison Locke - Yass Rams/Monaro
Harry Hayes - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Joel Salusalumasi - Tumut/SIRU
John Mata Saluela - Tumut/SIRU
Jona Saumaisue - Wagga City/SIRU
Josh Gray - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Lachie Day - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Luke Turner - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Nico Maclean - Cooma Red Devils/Monaro
Nofoasa Lemalu - Wests Lions
Oleni Ngungutau - Griffith/SIRU
Riley Turner - Queanbeyan Whites
Tom Blanch - Wagga Waratahs/SIRU
Tulikali Vaipulu - Griffith/SIRU Head Coach: Nick McCarthy (Wagga Waratahs)
Assistant Coach: Darcy Eason (Tuggeranong Vikings)
City Women
Ainsley Scrivener - Canberra Royals
Allie Brooker - Wests Lions
Becka Masters - Wests Lions
Claudia Obst - Uni-Norths Owls
Elodie Galinier - Uni-Norths Owls
Emily Wright - Wests Lions
Hannah Stewart - Canberra Royals
Iris Verebalavu - Uni-Norths Owls
Jane Morrison - Wests Lions
Nicole Knight - Tuggeranong Vikings
Sienna Edwards - Tuggeranong Vikings
Teliya Hetaraka - Tuggeranong Vikings
Lola Fletcher - Wests Lions
Sophie Taplin - Uni-Norths Owls
Zali Waihape - Tuggeranong Vikings
Dayna Cockbain - Tuggeranong Vikings
Jessica Grant - Uni-Norths Owls
Emily Hudson - Wests Lions
Yvonne Vata - Queanbeyan Whites
Clementine Utumapu - Queanbeyan Whites
Jackie Pele - Wests Lions
Reese Vidler - Queanbeyan Whites
Sharlize Campbell - Queanbeyan Whites
Thalia Uililea - Queanbeyan Whites
Co-Coach: Tristan Buttershaw
Co-Coach: Daniel Solofa
City Men
Aiesi Siolo - Canberra Royals
Ben Roberton - Uni-Norths Owls
Dylan Challita - Uni-Norths Owls
Ioelu Pisu - Wests Lions
Jack Preston - Queanbeyan Whites
Jakob Biet - Queanbeyan Whites
Jean-Benit Madjaga - Queanbeyan Whites
Joe Toma - Wests Lions
Joel Leiper - Tuggeranong Vikings
Liae Tuilagi - Uni-Norths Owls
Moeaki Toma - Wests Lions
Oryaan Kalolo - Wests Lions
Rohnin Parsons - Wests Lions
Ryan Kiely - Wests Lions
Sam Mickelson - Uni-Norths Owls
Sam Pack - Gungahlin Eagles
Samuel Toa - Uni-Norths Owls
Siave Seti - Uni-Norths Owls
Spencer Scott - Canberra Royals
Tavita Pouesi - Wests Lions\
Vaotangi Mafi - Uni-Norths Owls
Waisea Tudulu - Queanbeyan Whites
William Lamese - Wests Lions
Zeb Maddinson - Uni-Norths Owls
Zion Going - Uni-Norths Owls
Co-Coach: Declan Meredith
Co-Coach: Rory Scott
