ASHBURTON BARBARIANS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING

Via Ashburton Guardian A complete overhaul of the club and its operations and a new-look culture has played a huge part in a successful start to the 2018 season for the Ashburton Barbarians Rugby League side who are two from two and on top of their competition. After some testing times, things seem to have…

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CANTERBURY CONNECTION: CANBERRA RAIDERS

Entering the premiership in 1982, the Canberra Raiders have regularly dipped into the New Zealand player market – including the recruitment of some of Canterbury’s most prized rugby league products. The Raiders qualified for five grand finals between 1987 and ’94, and each of those sides featured an ex-Canterbury front-rower. As well as being a…

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ZINZAAN’S UNIQUE ODYSSEY

Zinzaan Martin was a Hornby Panthers junior and St Thomas of Canterbury College pupil, coming through the CRL age-group ranks before being scouted by the North Queensland Cowboys. Robert Burgin charted the 17-year-old son of Zimbabwean parents for this Queensland Rugby League story. Via Robert Burgin/QRL Media Three tries in his A Grade debut has…

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SOUTH ISLAND SCORPIONS 15 YEARS TEAM MANAGER NEEDED

The Southern Zone of NZRL invites applications for the position of Team Manager for the South Island Scorpions 15 Years Team that will represent the South Island in the New Zealand Rugby League’s 2018 National Youth Competition. Please note that this is a volunteer positions. If you would like to apply for this positions, please…

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CRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 2 WRAP

Northern Bulldogs and Linwood Keas are the only two unbeaten teams remaining after two rounds of the Canterbury Rugby League Massetti Cup. A dominant first-half display laid the platform for Northern’s 32-16 win against Halswell Hornets at Halswell Domain. The Bulldogs raced to a 22-0 lead by halftime; despite being outscored in the second half…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.6

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 Kodi Nikorima was a late scratching from Brisbane’s line-up to take on the Warriors, but Aranui junior Jamayne Isaako had a blinder on the wing…

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CANTERBURY CONNECTION: BRISBANE BRONCOS

A powerhouse virtually since entering the premiership in 1988 – winning six premierships in their first 19 seasons – the Brisbane Broncos traditionally avoided dipping into the New Zealand market until fairly recently. But there have been a handful of Canterbury rugby league products and Christchurch-born stars that have donned the maroon, gold and white…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.5

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 Jazz Tevaga made a strong impression off the bench once again as the Warriors spectacular start to the season continued, racking up…

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