Archive for September 2023
‘HONEST REFLECTION’ KEY TO SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS’ REBOUND HOPES
Putting a jarring 44-0 loss behind them – while simultaneously taking the harsh lessons dispensed by Counties Manukau Stingrays in their Round 1 fixture – will be central to the SENZ Canterbury Bulls opening their 2023 NZRL National Premiership account against Auckland Vulcans, according to assistant coach Andrew Auimatagi. The eight-tries-to-none defeat at Ngā Puna…
Read MoreFLASHBACK FRIDAY: BULLS OVERRUN LEOPARDS FOR INAUGURAL BARTERCARD CUP TITLE
As the SENZ Canterbury Bulls prepare for a crucial NZRL National Premiership showdown with Auckland Vulcans at Ngā Puna Wai on Sunday, Flashback Friday revisits one of the Canterbury provincial side’s greatest triumphs since taking on the Bulls moniker – the 2000 Bartercard Cup success. Coached by Gerard Stokes, Canterbury finished second in the 22-round…
Read MoreST THOMAS’ NATIONALS TRIUMPH A LANDMARK MOMENT FOR YOUTH RUGBY LEAGUE
The euphoria surrounding St Thomas of Canterbury College’s historic New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament triumph on Sunday is still fresh. From an epic 12-6 victory over renowned rugby league powerhouse St Paul’s College in the final at Auckland’s Bruce Pulman Park, to emotional post-match celebrations and a stirring haka at Christchurch Airport upon their return…
Read MoreTRILLO METALS CANTERBURY WOMEN FALL JUST SHORT AFTER LATE FIGHT-BACK
The Trillo Metals Canterbury Women’s team produced a gallant campaign-opening comeback against Counties Manukau Stingrays but ultimately came up just short, going down 24-18 at Ngā Puna Wai. After trailing 18-6 at halftime of the Sky Sport National Women’s Premiership Round 1 clash, Canterbury scored three tries to one in the second stanza in a…
Read MoreSENZ CANTERBURY BULLS OVERWHELMED BY COUNTIES MANUKAU IN OPENER
Counties Manukau Stingrays have subjected the SENZ Canterbury Bulls to a tough start to their NZRL National Premiership campaign, powering to a 44-0 victory at Ngā Puna Wai. It was a promising start on both sides of the ball for the home side. There was an agonising missed opportunity when co-captain Uale Peneli poured into…
Read MoreFLASHBACK FRIDAY: EDWARDS’ LATE TRY STUNS AUCKLAND
Ahead of the SENZ Canterbury Bulls’ opening NZRL National Premiership clash with Counties Manukau Stingrays on Saturday at Ngā Puna Wai, Flashback Friday relives a famous, drought-breaking win by the red-and-blacks over our archrivals from the north. Canterbury had only defeated Auckland three times in more than three-quarters of a century: at Monica Park in…
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