But coach Adam Fahey says his team will rally to return bigger and stronger in 2017 as they fight to end Tuggeranong's dominance of Canberra's premier rugby division.

Whites players were left devastated after their last-minute charge fell agonisingly short in a 26-22 loss at the hands of the Vikings at Viking Park.

The Whites led on two occasions during the match before they fell behind with 15 minutes left.

They found a way back into the contest and went all-out attack with five minutes left and pinned the Vikings in their own 10-metre zone.

Queanbeyan's dominant scrum threatened to win a penalty try but a turnover after full-time ended the game on a sour note for the Whites.

"It was a typical toe-to-toe game with Tuggeranong," said Queanbeyan coach Adam Fahey. "I thought we did enough to gain more reward from our scrum, but that's not my decision. We weren't good enough in the end.

"The last tackle looked like it was in from the side hanging on. I know I'm harping on it, but what's the point of having dominance in the scrum if you're not rewarded.

"We changed things this year, we had our opportunities to win that, but we didn't."

The Whites started with a bang when Carl Elliot scored the opener, and when Brumbies centre Andrew Smith barged over in the second half, Queanbeyan had a 22-14 lead.

The Vikings charged back to the front and managed to withstand a late fightback to clinch the premiership.

Meanwhile, there was a touch of Fijian Olympic Games gold in the second grade grand final when Max Ravouvo helped Tuggeranong win another title.

Max's brother Vatemo played in Fiji's stunning rugby sevens gold-medal win. It was the country's first gold medal.

"It's been a big week. I spoke to [Vatemo] after the game and it's been amazing," Max said.

AT A GLANCE

John I Dent Cup: TUGGERANONG VIKINGS 26 (Dean Oakman-Hunt, Michael Henry, Jordan Jackson-Hope, Ernest Suavai tries; Isaac Thompson 3 conversions) bt QUEANBEYAN WHITES 22 (Carl Elliot, Soakai Tai, Andrew Smith tries; Brendan Spears 2 conversions, penalty). Man of the match: Jordan Jackson-Hope (Tuggeranong).

Reserve grade: Tuggeranong Vikings 27 bt Queanbeyan Whites 17. Man of the match: Siope Naeata (Tuggeranong).

Colts: Tuggeranong Vikings 27 bt Royals 26. Man of the match: Cam Holts (Tuggeranong).

Women's: Royals 17 bt Tuggeranong ViQueens 12. Player of the match: Irene MacArthur (Royals)

First division

First grade: Goulburn 18 bt Gungahlin Eagles 17. Man of the match: Jackson Reardon (Goulburn).

Second grade: Tuggeranong Vikings 25 bt Wests 13. Man of the match: Andrew Dickson (Tuggeranong).

Second division

Cup final: Bungendore 21 bt Taralga 15. Man of the match: Ben Marmont (Taralga).

Plate final: Batemans Bay 28 bt Boorowa 15. Man of the match: Andrew Fleming (Batemans Bay).