Archive for March 2023
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: SOUTH ISLAND STUNS AUSTRALIA AT THE SHOWGROUNDS
Ahead of South Island Scorpions’ NZRL National 20s Ruben Wiki Cup final appearance, Flashback Friday goes 42 years back in the time tunnel to revisit South Island’s memorable 12-11 upset of all-conquering Australia at the Addington Showgrounds in 1980. New Zealand’s previous Test win over Australia had been way back in 1971, while the Kiwis…
Read MoreCANTERBURY-STACKED SCORPIONS GEAR UP FOR NATIONAL 20s FINAL
South Island Scorpions have carved a dominant path to Saturday’s NZRL National 20s Ruben Wiki Cup final – and the Canterbury influence on the team’s outstanding undefeated campaign so far is palpable. The Scorpions, who come under Southern Zone Rugby League’s umbrella, powered through round-robin play this month in sizzling style, defeating Waikato Mana 46-8…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2023: EDITION NO.2
The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League products featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Several ex-Canterbury juniors were in the wars at NRL level in Round 4. The most unfortunate casualty was Hornby Panthers product Fa’amanu Brown, who suffered a dislocated elbow early in the second half of his…
Read MoreCRL 2023 CLUB WRAP: ROUND 1
Hornby Panthers and Northern Bulldogs overturned halftime deficits to chalk up season-opening wins, while Linwood Keas grafted out a hard-fought derby victory in a thrilling set of CRL Men’s Premiership Round 1 matches. The Panthers’ 26-20 defeat of Halswell Hornets in the battle of the west featured a monumental comeback, a match-winning hat-trick from a…
Read MoreBIG CHANGES FOR EXCITING 2023 CRL CLUB SEASON
The 2023 Canterbury Rugby League club season is just about upon us – a week earlier than usual – and there’s plenty of changes and exciting initiatives for players, coaches, clubs and their supporters to wrap their heads around. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Saturday’s opening round of matches. MASSETTI CUP Firstly,…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2023: EDITION NO.1
The Red and Black Report returns, shining a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League products featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Aranui Eagles junior Jamayne Isaako has been at the forefront of new NRL club the Dolphins’ spectacular 3-0 start to their debut season. The dynamic winger scored two tries in the Dolphins’ Round…
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