Archive for March 2018
NZ RESIDENTS SQUADS NAMED AFTER TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Following the conclusion of the Talent Development Programme, New Zealand Rugby League is excited announce the 25-man squads for the NZ16s residents and NZ18s residents. Congratulations to all of those selected. Fixtures and more information on these teams will be released in the coming week. NZ RESIDENTS 16s …
Read MoreTEVAGA EAGER TO GET BACK TO CHRISTCHURCH ROOTS
Media Release Warriors utility Jazz Tevaga says the match against the Manly Sea Eagles in Christchurch on June 9 will be a special occasion for him and his family. But Tevaga also knows he will have to bring a lot more gear than he would usually take to away matches. “I am sure the cousins…
Read MorePIRTEK VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
PIRTEK VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION SCHEME Pirtek and NZRL have expanded their highly successful volunteer recognition programme to encourage the rugby league community to reward the efforts of its own. Nominations for the 2018 programme are open now. Get your nominations in for the chance to win gear for your club including balls, mouth guards and kicking tees.…
Read MoreTALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FINALS FULL OF PASSION
Via NZRL Media Finals weekend of the Talent Development Programme’s competition phase saw whanau come from near and far to watch the hard work pay off at Cornwall Park for the TDP’s inaugural year. Players from all corners of New Zealand, from Whangarei to Invercargill representing four hubs (Central, Southern, Northern and Counties) gathered in…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.3
Each week the Red and Black Report will keep you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Aranui Eagles junior Jamayne Isaako was the hero of Brisbane’s dramatic 9-7 win over Wests Tigers on Friday night. Playing in just his fourth NRL game,…
Read MoreENDACOTT INCLUDED ON PANEL TO APPOINT NEXT KIWIS COACH
Via NZRL Media A high-powered panel chaired by Kiwi great Dean Bell has been named to lead the appointment process for the next Kiwis coach. Besides Bell, Frank Endacott, Monty Betham and Waimarama Taumaunu will interview candidates and make a recommendation to the NZRL board which will finalise the appointment. Also on the panel will…
Read MoreFlashback Friday: Todd Breaks Try Drought In 100th Game
With the 2018 NRL season in full swing, Flashback Friday celebrates a landmark try for one of Canterbury Rugby League’s finest exports to Australia. Wooden spooners Gold Coast Seagulls chalked up a rare win over fellow battlers South Sydney in Round 12 of the 1992 premiership, and the victory was that little bit sweeter for…
Read MoreELIA ADJUSTING TO WARRIORS LIFE ON AND OFF THE FIELD
It’s been a steep learning curve for recent Warriors recruit Patrick Elia, who has been pitched into the Jersey Flegg Under-20s ranks less than two years after his first game of rugby league. But the gifted 18-year-old centre – a First XV star for St Thomas’ of Canterbury before league scouts slipped under union’s guard…
Read MoreTALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME WEEK 3 RESULTS
Via NZRL Round three of the Talent Development Programme’s competition phase saw the level of rugby league go up a notch where stakes were at their highest. Teams had finals in their sights as Northern faced Southern and Counties went head to head with Central in both 16s and 18s age groups. Northern 16s waltzed…
Read MoreSOUTHERN ZONE RUGBY LEAGUE AGM
The Southern Zone Rugby League Board wishes to formally advise that the Southern Zone Rugby League Inc. Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 16 May 2018 in Christchurch starting at 7.30pm following the Canterbury Rugby League AGM at the Canterbury Tennis Rooms, 113 Woodham Rd, Linwood, Christchurch. The Annual General Meeting is called…
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