We're live from Viking Park for a thrilling day of rugby with the ACT Premier Rugby Grand Finals!
In the headline fixtures, the Uni-Norths Owls are in their first ever Grand Final since their merge with Norths in 1998. They take on the Vikings, in their ninth Grand Final in last 10 years.
Wests Lionesses, the dominant force in this year's Premier 15s, take on Uni-Norths Owls in this year's Grand Final.
Upcoming fixtures today:
- 4pm - John I Dent Cup: Tuggeranong Vikings vs Uni-Norths Owls
- 2pm - Premier 15s Grand Final: Uni-Norths Owls vs Wests Lionesses
Results so far today:
- Spence Cup: Tuggeranong Vikings 22 - 19 Canberra Royals
- Premier 3rd Grade: Uni-Norths Owls 10 - 13 Wests Lions
- Premier Colts: Queanbeyan Whites 43 - 40 Gungahlin Eagles
- Premier 4th Grade: Gungahlin Eagles 33 - 12 Canberra Royals
John I Dent Cup Grand Final: Owls v Vikings
Full-time: Owls 29 - Vikings 19
81' OWLS WIN!! Owls successfully claim victory as the 2025 John I Dent Cup Grand Final Winners! The score, Owls 29 - Vikings 19.
81' TRY VIKINGS!!! Vikings do in fact get the last points of this evening with winger Jacob Church flying over the left side of the try line. Conversion unsuccessful, making the score 29 - 19 Owls way at full-time.
80' YELLOW CARD!!! The siren has sound but Vikings still have possession inside their attacking twenty-two and Rhys Van Nek gets sent off the field.
79' Although Vikings cannot regain the lead in time, they are throwing absoloutely everything they can at Owls to try and have the last say in this game.
78' Owls crowd is this time on the fence and have completely silenced the Vikings crowd.
76' PENALTY OWLS!!! Samuel Toa kicks the ball cleanly through the middle of the posts! Owls lead 29 - 14.
75' Owls get a penalty about thirty meters out and just in front of the posts. They look to their tee to further distance their lead.
74' Momentum shifting back to Owls with a number of penalties backing them up to the other side of the field.
72' The Owls scrum coming up superior once again with yet another scrum penalty. They kick to their right sideline for another lineout.
71' Vikings display another amazing backline play down the left side of their field, but once again mishandle the ball and hand the Owls another scrum.
69' Another scrum penalty to the Owls! The Owls crowd are on their feet ensuring everyone hears their cheers.
69' An error from the Vikings hands Owls back the ball. Owls scrum to come.
67' Momentum quickly shifts again, back to Vikings as they enter their attacking twenty-two, off the back of multiple penalties.
64' TRY OWLS!!! Cadeyrn Neville finds his way over the try line from close proximity to further Owls lead. Samuel Toa this time missed his conversion. Owls lead 26 - 14.
63' Momentum seems to finally have shifted in Owls favour. Vikings are doing everything in their power to keep them from scoring.
58' TRY OWLS!!! The Owls crowd goes off in a 'hoot' as Liae Tuilagi dives over just to the right of the posts putting his team in the lead. Samuel Toa converts. The score 21 - 14 Owls way.
56' Owls kick a beautiful long kick to their right sideline that falls only meters short of a 50/22. vikings with a lineout to come.
54' Like the score, momentum seems to be even a piece with both teams having momentys of strength. Everyone here at Viking park is on the edge of their seats!
52' Vikings this time earn themselves a short arm at scrum time. Ryan Lonergan taps and goes quick down the right side of the field.
49' They get another scrum penalty but look to their left sideline this time. Owls with a lineout to come on their attacking 22m,
48' Owls again show their dominance at scrum time with another scrum penalty. They opt to scrum again.
45' Both teams have come out of the sheds recharged and ready to claim the 2025 Grand Final victory. From big hits to thrilling runs, its any teams game at this point.
41' The second half of this John I Dent Cup Grand Final is officially underway here at Vikings Park, thanks to the boot of Vikings fullback, Louis Bartley-Saena.
Half-time: Vikings 14 - Owls 14
40' HALF-TIME!!! Stay tuned as this game looks like it's going to go down till the very last minute. Vikings 14 - Owls 14.
40' Owls lose the ball in a lineout and it is Vikings halfback that kicks the ball into touch to send both teams in for a much needed rest.
39' Another dominant scrum from Owls gives them another scrum penalty. They kick to the left sideline to back their forwards in a lineout.
38' Owls display the swift technique of their backline with a beautiful move from right to left.
36' TRY OWLS!!! Owls make use of Vikings ill dicipline and put Rhys Van Nek over for five points. Samuel Toa adds the extra two to set the score back to an even 14 all.
31' Owls go back to a penalty twenty meters out, Vikings lacking some discipline
31' Chris Mickelson shows off just why he received the MacDougall Medal this year with an incredible run through the Vikings defence. He makes it over the try line, but is unfortunately held up from some great Vikings cover defence.
25' Owls hooker and MacDougall Medalist, Chris Mickelson, kicks an unusual torpedo out of their defensive half to relieve some pressure off of his team.
21' The Vikings crowd is quite literally on the fence, cheering to help their team along with this final!
19' TRY VIKINGS!!! Vikings flanker, Eli Langi, scores off a strong pick about a meter out. Conversion is successful from Louis Bartley-Saena. Vikings lead 14 - 7.
15' Owls go for a quick lineout in their defensive forty, but Ryan Lonergan makes sure Owls make no extra meters with a huge hit on their fullback, Jordan Thompson.
12' Owls are quick to enter back into their attacking half with some exciting runs and offloads.
9' TRY VIKINGS!!! Vikings are quick to return serve with Ryan Lonergan showing his expertise around the ruck close to the try line. Louis Bartley-Saena converts making the score 7 a piece.
8' Owls mishandle the restart, knocking the ball forward and handing a scrum to Vikings about thirty meters away from the sideline.
6' TRY OWLS!!! Owls fly-half, Samuel Toa, dummies and goes through an absolutely beautiful gap to put the first points on the board! He converts his own kick and sets Owls in the lead 7 - 0.
5' Owls display the power of their huge pack punching up the field into their attacking half.
3' Vikings maul off their lineout but it unfortunately collapses giving possession to the Owls. It's Owls with the first scrum of this game.
2' Vikings receive a penalty early in the game from a high tackle made on their winger, Jacob Church. They kick to their left sideline for a lineout.
0' The John I Dent Cup Grand Final has officially been kicked off thanks to the boot of Jordan Thompson, Owls fullback. Strap yourselves in because we are in for an absolute nail biter of a Grand Final.
Premier 15's Women's Grand Final: Wests v Owls
Full-time: Wests 43 - Owls 12
70' WESTS WIN! The buzzer sounds and the Wests crowd go crazy as their Grand Final win is secured! "Lions" is chanted over and over again as the reserves run onto the field to embrace their teammates. Wests win 43 - 12.
68' Wests somehow find themselves with the ball again and march Owls backwards further and further. With penalties going in their favour, the Wests crowd are impossible to ignore.
66' Owls have another dominant scrum and earn themselves another scrum penalty. They kick to their left sideline and back their forwards in a lineout.
65' Wests lay some huge hits on the Owls women and force another knock on. Wests with a scrum to come on halfway.
62' TRY WESTS! Lily Bone intercepts an Owls play and once again runs the length of the field to score herself a grand final hat-trick. Jasmin Huriwai converts again and Wests lead 43 - 12.
60' Wests win the ball back but unfortunately lose the ball forward in a ruck. Owls with a scrum to come twenty meters from their try line.
58' Owls seem to have pulled some momentum back and find themselves with a lineout at their attacking 22m.
55' With the momentum all in Wests favour, they are putting on an absolute show for their crowd.
53' TRY WESTS! Wests score again after Lily Bone runs the length of the field bumping off multiple Owls players. Jasmin Huriwai converts again and pushes their lead to 36 - 12.
50' TRY WESTS! Jasmin Huriwai adds another five points to their lead after a great offload from teammate Chioma Enyi. She converts her own try and sets the score at 29 - 12, Wests way.
48' Possession continues to go each way with both teams showing their attacking and defensive strengths.
46' TRY WESTS! Lily Bone determinedly finds her way over the try line top further Wests lead. Conversion this time successful by Jasmin Huriwai. Wests in front 22 - 12.
43' Owls seem to have rattled Wests as their restart falls short of the 40m line. Owls with a scrum to come at halfway.
42' TRY OWLS! Owls attacking weapon, Emerina Marsh-Kiro, does a show and go and pushes her way over the try line. Conversion was this time successful from the boot of Madeleine Gogala. Wests 15 - Owls 12.
40' Owls show their dominance once again at scrum time and earn themselves a penalty about ten meters out from their try line. They opt for another scrum.
40' Wests finally force an error with their defensive efforts. Wests scrum to come!
38' Owls make it over the try line through the use of some strong pick and goes, but are unfortunately held up by some great Wests defence.
37' Owls work hard defensively from the kick off and force a knock on. Owls have a scrum to come fifteen meters out from their try line.
36' KICK OFF! The second half is officially kicked off from the boot of Jess Grant. Everyone here at Viking Park is in for a treat with what's looking to be a gripping second half!
Half-time: Wests 15 - Owls 5
35' Owls get a penalty from another ruck infringement just as the buzzer sounds for half-time. They tap the ball and kick it out to give their team a much needed rest.
32' Wests are quick to make it back into their attacking half, but Owls are doing all that they can to keep them away from their try line!
29' TRY OWLS! Owls finally get some points on the board as winger, Molly White, dives into the left corner. Conversion unsuccessful. Wests are still in front, 15 - 5.
27' Momentum seems to finally have shifted Owls way, marching Wests further and further back with numerous penalties going their way.
25' Owls push back with a dominating scrum and win themselves a penalty They look to their right sideline for a lineout on their attacking 22m.
23' TRY WESTS! Wests hit back again with an unstoppable crash ball from Louise Ferris Medalist Jane Morrison. Conversion unsuccessful. Wests lead 15 - 0.
20' TRY WESTS! Harmony Ioane dives over the the try line on the right wing to extend Wests lead. Conversion unsuccessful. The score sits at 10 - 0 to Wests.
17' Owls look to a mall off their lineout but unfortunately lose the ball in the process. Wests start making their way back out of their defensive half!
16' Owl get a penalty from a ruck infringement and kick to their right sideline to back their forwards in a lineout. Owls lineout to come twenty meters out!
14' Owls finally gain some possession and work their way over into their attacking half!
10' TRY WESTS! West play a beautiful move from right to left and put Fogamanono Tusiga into the corner for the first points of the day! Conversion unsuccessful. Wests lead 5 - 0.
8' Penalty after penalty has gone Wests way as they keep marching Owls back further towards the try line.
6' Momentum seems to be all with Wests currently, and their crowd wants to make sure everyone knows about it!
3' Both teams have come firing into this game, but its Wests who come up with the first scrum of the day on their attacking 22m.
0' KICK OFF! The Premier 15's Women's Grand Final has officially been kicked off from the boot of Becka Marsters, West's 10! It's an exciting game ahead here at Viking Park!
