Archive for August 2019
VALE EARLE PILCHER
Via NZRL Earle Pilcher, one of the finest ever no nonsense referees to have donned the whistle from Wellington, died in Christchurch on Tuesday, aged 85. Born and raised in Lower Hutt, he attended Waiwhetu Primary School before attending Wellington Technical College (now known as Wellington High School) in 1948-49. After leaving school he began…
Read MoreCANTERBURY TO HOST FRANCE 19s, NZ 16s & 18s SET FOR SAMOA SHOWDOWNS
Via NZRL New Zealand Rugby League is pleased to announce a series of international fixtures that will see our brightest future league talent on display from up and down the country. The NZ Resident 16s and 18s are set to take on TOA Samoa 16s and 18s at Auckland’s Pulman Park on Sunday 6th October,…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION NO.21
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 continued his late-season form resurgence with a key role in Brisbane’s vital win over North Queensland on Thursday. The winger made…
Read MoreRockcote Canterbury Bulls Team Announcement
Canterbury Rugby League in conjunction with the Rockcote Canterbury Bulls staff and selectors are pleased to announce the following players have been selected to represent Canterbury for 2019. All players are required to attend an indoor team session this Wednesday the 14th August, 6pm at Nga Puna Wai in the hub building. Coach: Andrew Auimatagi…
Read MoreCRL SEMI-FINALS WRAP
Linwood Keas qualified for their fourth straight men’s premiership grand final, while Northern Bulldogs kept their season alive as shocking weather gripped Canterbury Rugby League’s semi-final weekend. The Keas edged out archrivals Hornby Panthers 12-10 in a tense major semi-final played in a Linwood Park mudbath. The hosts scored the first try of the match…
Read MoreCRL SEMI-FINALS PREVIEW
Everything you need to know ahead of a massive semi-final weekend throughout the Canterbury Rugby League senior grades! MASSETTI CUP Linwood Keas (1) v Hornby Panthers (2) – 2.45pm, Saturday, August 10 @ Linwood Park Another chapter of arguably the greatest modern rivalry in Canterbury Rugby League will be written at Linwood Park on Saturday.…
Read MoreKNIGHTS REFLECTING ON PROGRESS DESPITE LOST CHANCE
Riccarton Knights are still stinging after an opportunity to play in the Massetti Cup finals slipped through their fingers. Putting themselves back in contention for the top four with a late-season rally, the Knights were confident heading into their final-round clash with Eastern Eagles – a virtual fourth-place playoff. But the Eagles were too strong…
Read MoreBULLDOGS WARY OF LOOKING TOO FAR AHEAD
Northern Bulldogs coach Sam Brown is stressing the importance of not looking beyond their next 80 minutes as they prepare for Saturday’s sudden-death Canterbury Rugby League premiership semi-final. The Bulldogs, who finished the regular season in third spot, will start with the favourites tag when they host Eastern Eagles at Murphy Park. But Brown warns…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION NO.20
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 Warriors five-eighth Kodi Nikorima had a forgettable outing in his return from injury, palmed off by Iosia Soliola as Canberra scored the first try…
Read MoreCANTERBURY WOMEN SHOW EXCITING SIGNS FOR FUTURE
The Canterbury Women’s team competed at the NZRL National Women’s Tournament last weekend, impressing with another third-place result despite taking an inexperienced squad to Auckland following the late withdrawal of some key players. After tough losses to Mid Central Vipers (20-12) and Akarana Falcons (46-0) on day one, Canterbury was edged out by Auckland Vulcans…
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