Archive for June 2018
ISAAKO AMONG SEVEN KIWI DEBUTANTS FOR DENVER
Aranui Eagles junior Jamayne Isaako is among seven newcomers named by New Zealand for this weekend’s historic Test against England in Denver. Brisbane teammate and ex-Burnham Chevaliers junior Kodi Nikorima is also in the squad. Via NZRL Seven players are in line to make their Test debuts for the New Zealand Kiwis after being named…
Read MoreKEAS’ CLASS OVERWHELMS PLUCKY LIONS
How good was it to finally have some club footy back again? Fog blanketed Cuthberts Green on Saturday where the Linwood Keas played the Celebration Lions. Early on mistakes seemed to be Linwood’s worst enemy but didn’t stop them storming out to an early 10-point lead. Two quick and clinical tries from Ben Ilalio and…
Read MoreROCKCOTE CANTERBURY BULLS INITIAL SQUAD NAMED
Congratulations to the 19 players selected for the Rockcote Canterbury Bulls’ initial squad for 2018. Three players will be brought into the squad over the remainder of the club season. All players are to meet at St Thomas of Canterbury College at 6pm on Wednesday the 20th of June. Running shoes and towel required. ROCKCOTE…
Read MoreDISABILITY NO BARRIER TO RUGBY LEAGUE
By Bruce Cross PDRLNZ Board Member Physical Disability Rugby League continues to grow. The Vodafone Warriors and I put up a trophy, and last November, Physical Disability Rugby League New Zealand, hosted an inaugural International tournament – the Auckland PDRL Nines. The tournament involved the Tigers, Rabbitohs, Roosters and Manly, as well as New Zealand,…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITIONS NO.13 & 14
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 The Brisbane Broncos were humbled 32-16 in Melbourne on Sunday, but Aranui Eagles product Jamayne Isaako kept up his prolific scoring rate with a try…
Read MoreWARRIORS THUMP MANLY AT PACKED HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH
The Warriors overcame a sluggish start to continue their hoodoo-busting ways in 2018 with a 34-14 thrashing of Manly – breaking a seven-match losing streak against the Sea Eagles and notching just their seventh win in 29 games at NZ venues not named Mount Smart Stadium. It was also just their third win in seven…
Read MoreLOCAL KIDS WARM TO MANLY STARS AS WINTER BLAST HITS CANTERBURY
The visiting Manly Sea Eagles braved Christchurch’s wintry weather to get out to a host of local schools on Wednesday, spreading their message of inclusiveness and positive behaviour before taking on the Warriors in their NRL Round 14 clash at AMI Stadium on Saturday. Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans, Kiwis and Tonga rep Addin Fonua-Blake and…
Read MoreCRL SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROLE
Canterbury Rugby League is seeking applications for the role of Chief Executive with the organisation. CHIEF EXECUTIVE Canterbury Rugby League About the business and the role Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) has built a strong and loyal following across the region over the past 100 years. The sport continues to increase in popularity across the NRL,…
Read MoreSTAR-STRUCK CANTERBURY KIDS LEARN FROM NRL STARS
Canterbury Rugby League wishes to extend a massive thank-you to New World Ilam for their support of yesterday’s Manly Sea Eagles event at Aranui yesterday, as well as Rata Foundation, Blackwells Holden and Aranui Community Police. Photo Credit: Manly Sea Eagles Via The Press – by Jonathan Guildford Hundreds of aspiring young Canterbury rugby league…
Read MoreNZRL NATIONAL WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT – DAY 3 WRAP
Via NZRL Without batting an eye lid, National Women’s Tournament Grand-finalists Counties and Akarana took on the stormy conditions at Cornwall Park and it was Counties who came out on top to win their ninth successive title. This year’s victory was extra special for Kiwi Fern veteran Laura Mariu who also celebrates her naming on…
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