Archive for March 2018
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.2
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 Burnham Chevaliers junior Kodi Nikorima brushed off a torrent of criticism for his performance in Brisbane’s Round 1 loss with a starring role in the…
Read MoreKEAS PRIMED FOR THACKER SHIELD ASSIGNMENT
Linwood Keas head to Greymouth this weekend for an ideal tune-up ahead of their bid for a third straight CRL premiership – but the club also has a score to settle in the Thacker Shield clash with West Coast Chargers after becoming the first Canterbury team in two decades to surrender the trophy last year.…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.1
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 It was a tough opening night for the Brisbane Broncos on Thursday, with halfback and Burnham Chevaliers junior Kodi Nikorima coming in for more than his…
Read MoreTASMAN RL SEEKING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Tasman Rugby League in partnership with the Southern Zone of NZ Rugby League is seeking to employ a Rugby League Development Officer for up to 30 hours per week for the period April to October 2018, based in the Tasman area. The successful applicant will be a self starter who is passionate about rugby league,…
Read MoreENDACOTT INDUCTED INTO SPORTING LEGENDS OF CANTERBURY
Via Star.kiwi Triple world champion shot putter Tom Walsh can add two more accolades to his growing list. On Friday night, he won Nexia NZ Supreme Canterbury Sportsperson and HEB Construction Sportsman of the Year. The Nexia New Zealand Canterbury Sports Awards were held at Air Force Museum of New Zealand on Friday night. After a…
Read MoreUPCOMING COACH, MANAGER & TRAINER COURSES
In preparation for the upcoming season, Canterbury Rugby League will be administering the following courses: March 11 – NZRL Mini Mod Coaching Course – Rolleston (Rolleston Hall – Start time: 4pm) March 12 – NZRL Mini Mod Coaching Course – Linwood (Woolston Club – Start time: 6pm) March 13 – NZRL Developing Managers Course…
Read MoreJACK NEWSON: THE 75-YEAR-OLD NZRL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
You’ll struggle to find a volunteer who has dedicated more of their life to rugby league than Jack Newson. The 75-year-old was the well deserved recipient of the Male Pirtek Volunteer of the Year award at the NZRL Annual Awards earlier this year. This award recognises the tireless efforts of our sport’s behind-the-scenes legends at…
Read MoreNZRL Talent Development Programme Launches
New Zealand Rugby League’s new-look junior development programme entered its competition phase on the weekend with each of the teams coming together in Auckland. Saturday saw teams from all four hubs (Central, Southern, Northern and Counties) gather for the first of a four-weekend competition where the players are able to put into practice the skills…
Read MoreNZRL Life Membership Nominations Open Now
New Zealand Rugby League now invites nominations for Life Membership and Distinguished Service Awards. These are prestigious honours that are not awarded lightly nor earned as of right. They are awarded for long, well-documented and meritorious service. Recipients must have: – During their time, advanced or improved the game of rugby league significantly, such that…
Read MoreNZRL CEO Resigns
New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) Chair Reon Edwards today announced the resignation of CEO Alex Hayton. “Alex has been a great servant to the game over the last decade and has seen through a number of major milestones in his time as both CFO and CEO. “The discussions leading up to his decision to leave…
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