Archive for March 2025
CRL ROUND 1 CLUB WRAP: GREYHOUNDS ROLL KEAS ON THE COAST
Greymouth Greyhounds have kicked off their second season in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership with a massive statement at Wingham Park, while Hornby Panthers and Riccarton Knights chalked up convincing away wins in the opening round of 2025. In arguably their most significant result since stepping up to Canterbury Rugby League’s top…
Read MoreFLASHBACK FRIDAY: HORNBY AND HALSWELL DUEL IN FOUR STRAIGHT GRAND FINALS
As neighbouring archrivals and 2024 grand final combatants Halswell Hornets and Hornby Panthers gear up for a massive CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership season opener at Halswell Domain, Flashback Friday revisits the period that created one of Canterbury Rugby League’s great club rivalries. Halswell gained premier status in 1979 and reached its first…
Read MoreCRL 2025 CLUB SEASON SET FOR BLOCKBUSTER START
The 2025 Canterbury Rugby League senior club season is upon us – a fraction earlier than usual – and three absorbing clashes mark the start of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership. This Saturday’s opening round is headlined by a massive westside derby between Halswell Hornets and Hornby Panthers at Halswell Domain, which…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.8
The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NRL, the NSWRL and QRL’s senior and junior competitions, and the European Super League. NRL Burnham Chevaliers junior Siua Wong…
Read MoreBUSINESS CANTERBURY AND CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE FORGE NEW TERRITORY
Canterbury Rugby League’s partnership with Business Canterbury, initially forged in 2024, represents a step forward that promises to provide significant value for our stakeholders, sponsors and the wider rugby league community. Business Canterbury (formerly The Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce) is a member-based organisation with the purpose of enabling and supporting a thriving business community…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.7
The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the second round of the NRL, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg (NSWRL under-21s) competitions, as well as the fifth round of the Mal Meninga Cup (QRL…
Read MoreTHE HEART OF HORNBY: PANTHERS’ PEOPLE-FIRST ETHOS LAYS FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS
Boasting a 110-year history and more championships than any other club, Hornby Panthers are a cornerstone of the Canterbury Rugby League landscape. The Panthers enjoyed a banner year in 2024, surging to glory in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership in long-serving coach Jed Lawrie’s last campaign in charge and finished with the…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.6
The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the opening round of the NRL, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg (NSWRL under-21s) competitions, the sixth round of the NSWRL’s junior competitions – the SG Ball…
Read MoreCRL SECONDARY SCHOOLS NINES TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHT RANGATAHI RUGBY LEAGUE GROWTH
Canterbury Rugby League’s 2025 Ngā Puna Wai schedule kicked off on Saturday courtesy of the CRL Secondary Schools Nines tournament – featuring 17 teams across three grades, playing in 36 matches in total. An action-packed day brimming with free-flowing rugby league, outstanding tries and gutsy defence got underway at 9.30am and continued until the last…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.5
The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the fifth round of the NSWRL’s junior competitions, the SG Ball Cup (men’s under-19s), Harold Matthews Cup (men’s under-17s) and Tarsha Gale Cup (women’s under-19s), as…
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