Archive for May 2021
CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 8 WRAP
Hornby Panthers, Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets solidified their positions at the top of the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership with convincing Round 8 victories, while Eastern Eagles’ resurgence continued on a wet and wild Saturday afternoon courtesy of important derby victory. Eastern lost its first four games of the 2021 campaign – including a…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 7 WRAP
Halswell Hornets fired a shot across the bow of a Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership heavyweight for the second straight Saturday, drawing with ladder-leading Hornby Panthers to consolidate a position in the top four at the halfway mark of the competition. Just seven days after a gripping 16-all stalemate with defending champs Linwood, Halswell marked…
Read MoreNEVILLE DIGGS TAKES OVER AS CRL PRESIDENT
On the score of experience, along with service to – and passion for – rugby league in Canterbury, few people are better credentialed to fill the role of CRL President than Neville Diggs. An absolute stalwart of our game, Diggs takes over the role from Gary Clarke, who has served as President since May 2018.…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 6 WRAP
Hornby Panthers have opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership after Linwood Keas’ shock draw with Halswell Hornets, while Northern Bulldogs and Riccarton Knights tightened up the middle of the table with their second straight victories in Round 6. The Keas – coming off a loss to…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 5 WRAP
Hornby Panthers claimed top spot on the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership ladder after outlasting archrivals Linwood Keas on Saturday, while other Round 5 results have created a fascinating midtable logjam. The Panthers rolled the five-time champions 14-10 at Leslie Park after leading 10-4 at halftime. Young skipper Sincere Harraway again played an integral role…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 4 WRAP
Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers remain the only undefeated teams in the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership, but Celebration Lions and Halswell Hornets made big statements in Round 4. Celebration went on an 11-try rampage against Papanui Tigers, carving out an emphatic 62-20 victory. Club stalwart Kasi Leka – starting at five-eighth – scored four…
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