RED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION 22 & 23

By Will Evans | August 28, 2019 |

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 product Jamayne Isaako’s late-season resurgence has continued, scoring two brilliant four-pointers, running for over 200 metres and kicking four goals in Brisbane Broncos’…

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KEAS CRUSH HAWKS IN CANTERBURY CUP GF

By Will Evans | August 25, 2019 |

Linwood Keas powered to an emphatic Canterbury Cup grand final win at Ngā Puna Wai, obliterating Shirley Hawks 58-0 in a blowout result few saw coming after the teams’ major semi went to golden point. The Keas raced out to 26-0 by halftime then piled on seven tries in the second stanza to consign the…

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BURNHAM OUTLAST LINWOOD TO CLINCH WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL

By Canterbury Rugby League | August 25, 2019 |

Burnham Chevaliers have completed the perfect season, winning the CRL Women’s Premiership grand final at Ngā Puna Wai against Linwood Keas 34-22 to stay unbeaten for 2019 in a match that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats from first whistle to last. The Chevaliers overcame a 12-point halftime deficit, scoring five unanswered…

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RAMS SNARE DIV ONE TITLE WITH SECOND-HALF COMEBACK

By Will Evans | August 25, 2019 |

Woolston Rams claimed a stunning Division One grand final victory over Marist Saints, staging a remarkable comeback to win the first-ever senior decider at Ngā Puna Wai. The Saints led by 16 points at halftime but were unable withstand a stirring Rams revival in an absorbing second stanza. Woolston – beaten grand finalists in 2018…

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CRL 2019 GRAND FINAL DAY PREVIEW

By Will Evans | August 24, 2019 |

Four huge deciders as history is made at Ngā Puna Wai – 2019 Grand Final Day is shaping as one of the most significant occasions in Canterbury Rugby League’s history. 11am – Division One Grand Final: Marist Saints v Woolston Rams @ Ngā Puna Wai – Rugby League 2 The 2017 Division One grand final…

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CRL PRELIMINARY FINALS WRAP

By Will Evans | August 19, 2019 |

Hornby Panthers set up a fourth straight CRL men’s premiership grand final showdown with Linwood Keas courtesy of a 34-20 preliminary final victory over Northern Bulldogs. The Panthers laid the foundation for the win with a dominant first-half display, running in five tries to the Bulldogs’ two to lead 26-10 at Leslie Park. Returning five-eighth…

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CRL PRELIMINARY FINAL WEEKEND PREVIEW

By Will Evans | August 16, 2019 |

Canterbury Rugby League is gearing up for five epic senior preliminary final showdowns this weekend! Who will grab the second spot in each grade’s decider?   CRL Massetti Cup: Hornby Panthers v Northern Bulldogs – 2.45pm, Saturday, August 17 @ Leslie Park Hornby and Northern meet in the prelminary final for the second straight season…

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Canterbury 14s Travelling Team

By Canterbury Rugby League | August 16, 2019 |

CRL and the Canterbury 14s Staff are please to confirm the team that will be traveling to Greymouth on the 17th August to play the West Coast 14s,congratulations to those who have been selected. Coach Chris Hansen Manager Rebekah Hoeta Trainer Liam Gardner   Marty CORRY Linwood Keas Jessie-James COULING Riccarton Knights Te Kaio CRANWELL…

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