Archive for August 2021
HARRAWAY-INSPIRED HORNBY END LINWOOD’S REIGN IN CLASSIC GRAND FINAL
Hornby Panthers have secured their first Canterbury Rugby League premiership since 2013, ending Linwood Keas’ five-season tenure as Pat Smith Trophy holders with a 22-16 win in a titanic Grand Final struggle at Ngā Puna Wai. The Panthers led for all but the first eight minutes of the match and were in front by 16…
Read MoreMARIST-PAPANUI EDGE NORTHERN IN EPIC CANTERBURY CUP GF ARM-WRESTLE
What the 2021 Canterbury Cup Grand Final lacked in tries, it more than made up for in drama and intensity as Marist Saints-Papanui held on for an unforgettable 6-2 triumph over Northern Bulldogs. The only points in the Premier Reserves decider came from the boot of Saints halfback Rangiawha and Bulldogs winger Keeghan Woolley –…
Read MoreSWANS SURGE TO SECOND STRAIGHT WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL WIN
A blistering four-try start laid the foundation for Sydenham Swans’ successful defence of the CRL Women’s Premiership crown, overwhelming Woolston Rams in the Grand Final at Ngā Puna Wai for the second year in a row, 32-12. Sydenham stormed to a 22-0 lead before the half-hour mark through a combination of hard-running forwards in the…
Read MoreLIONS ROAR TO TAKE OUT GORE CUP
Celebration Lions finished off a vastly-improved 2021 Bartercard NZ CRL Premiership campaign with some silverware, carving out a convincing 30-12 victory over Eastern Eagles to kick off Grand Final Day at Ngā Puna Wai. The Lions always looked in control, keeping the Eagles at arm’s length throughout by scoring the first two tries of each…
Read MoreHORNBY NOT HAUNTED BY HISTORY IN CHASE FOR DROUGHT-BREAKING GF WIN
Hornby Panthers are unfazed by their semi-final defeat to Linwood Keas – or their recent Grand Final heartache at the hands of their archrivals – as the clubs prepare for yet another Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership decider on Sunday at Ngā Puna Wai. The Panthers bounced back from a tight, physical 14-10 major semi…
Read MoreKEAS MAINTAIN THIRST FOR COMPLETING PREMIERSHIP SIX-PACK
Linwood Keas have broken virtually every Canterbury Rugby League premiership record available during their streak of five straight Grand Final victories. But a high player turnover rate last summer – and the consequent elevation of several youngsters to first grade – ensures lack of motivation won’t be a factor when they face archrivals Hornby Panthers…
Read MoreSWANS AND RAMS SET FOR EPIC WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL REMATCH
Sydenham Swans carried off last year’s CRL Women’s Premiership title with a 46-16 defeat of Woolston Rams, but both captains are anticipating are a much closer-fought contest when the clubs meet again in the 2021 Grand Final at Ngā Puna Wai on Sunday. The Swans went undefeated through the regular season before snaring the first…
Read MoreCanterbury 12’s Squad
Canterbury Rugby League are pleased to announce the following players have been selected in the Canterbury 12s Squad. The team will travel to Greymouth and play the Wes Coast on the 21st/22nd August. First training is: Thursday 12th August, 4.30pm-6.30pm, Papanui Domain. Coach: Sommer Te Kahu Manager: Anita Boyd Trainer: Nigel Heath Kaedin FETTES Papanui…
Read MoreCRL PRELIMINARY FINALS WRAP
The 2021 Canterbury Rugby League Grand Finalists have been decided after a gripping preliminary final weekend. Hornby Panthers will face Linwood Keas in the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership decider for the fifth time in six seasons, outlasting Halswell Hornets 22-14 at Leslie Park. Bouncing back from their semi-final defeat to the Keas, the table-topping…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS WRAP
Linwood Keas will contest their seventh straight Grand Final after a gripping victory over Massetti Cup winners Hornby Panthers in the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership semi-finals, while Halswell Hornets booked a preliminary final berth by edging Northern Bulldogs in a sudden-death extra-time thriller. The Keas and Panthers – who faced off in four straight…
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