RED AND BLACK REPORT 2024: EDITION NO.27

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. Canterbury products were in action in the latest rounds of the NRL, NSW Cup, Queensland Cup, Jersey and Flegg Cup (NSWRL under-21s).   NRL Former Hornby winger and Super Rugby star Solomon Alaimalo made his sixth NRL…

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HORNETS END KEAS’ REIGN IN PRELIMINARY FINAL STUNNER

Halswell Hornets have earned their first grand final berth since 2014 – and for the first time in 10 years the Pat Smith Trophy Challenge will not feature Linwood Keas – after an unforgettable CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership preliminary final on Saturday. The third-placed Hornets overcame an early 12-point deficit at Linwood…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EX-CHEVALIER TEVAGA MAKES NRL DEBUT

Flashback Friday looks back at the NRL debut of Burnham Chevaliers junior Jazz Tevaga, following news the lionhearted Warriors stalwart will be parting ways with the club at the end of the season. The Warriors confirmed they could not find room for the off-contract veteran on their 2025 roster. Papakura’s finest 💙💚❤️ The One NZ…

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NOW OR NEVER FOR CRL HAPPY HIRE GRAND FINAL DAY HOPEFULS

CRL Happy Hire Grand Final Day spots are on the line across all four senior grades this weekend, including a CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership blockbuster between Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets. The Keas, searching for their 10th consecutive premiership grand final appearance, went down 18-12 in a gripping major semi at Linwood…

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