Archive for May 2019
CRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 6 WRAP
The CRL Massetti Cup table received an almighty shake-up after a pair of upsets in Round 6. Eastern Eagles staged the biggest boilover of 2019 so far with a 24-16 defeat of previously unbeaten Hornby Panthers at Wainoni Park. The Eagles led 12-6 at halftime and sealed a momentous victory with two tries in the…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION NO.9
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 enjoyed a stellar club debut for the Warriors during the NRL’s inaugural Magic Round in Brisbane, starring at five-eighth in their win over…
Read MoreCRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 5 WRAP
Hornby Panthers cemented their position at the top of the Massetti Cup standings, Linwood Keas snatched a last-minute victory on the road, and Riccarton Knights and Eastern Eagles strengthened their top-four claims in Round 5 of the CRL Men’s Premiership. Hornby remain the only unbeaten team in the competition after an emphatic 46-4 home victory…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION NO.8
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 Jamayne Isaako kicked a goal and ran for over 100 metres, but it was another dismal night out for Brisbane Broncos in a 38-6 thrashing…
Read MoreROLLESTON WARRIORS CLUB DAY INFO
Rolleston Warriors’ Club Day has quickly become a highlight of the junior rugby league calendar. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the 2019 edition on Saturday, May 4. ROLLESTON WARRIORS CLUB DAY GAME SCHEDULE -All games will be run a hooter. -15-minute halves with a 2-minute break. -There will be a double…
Read MoreCRL LEGEND SERIES NO.7: JOHN BOND
Kiwi #351 John Bond was born in Kaiapoi to the north of Christchurch, moving a few miles closer to town to Redwood with his family when he was eight years old. Now 87, the former Papanui, Marist, Kaiapoi, Canterbury, South Island and New Zealand prop/second-rower has lived in the suburb ever since. Bond’s rugby league…
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