NRL ANZAC DAY CLASH HERALDS END OF AN ERA FOR RUGBY LEAGUE PARK

By Will Evans | April 25, 2025

Tonight’s NRL Anzac Day showdown between the Warriors and Newcastle Knights at Apollo Projects Stadium shapes as the code’s likely farewell at the ground better known down the years as Addington Show Grounds or Rugby League Park. The 2018 men’s and women’s grand final double-header provided an unforgettable farewell to the spiritual home of rugby…

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CRL ROUND 4 CLUB PREVIEW: THACKER SHIELD GOES ON THE LINE AT PAPANUI DOMAIN

By Will Evans | April 24, 2025

Following the Easter break in competition, the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership resumes this Saturday with three crunch Round 4 encounters at Wainoni Park, Papanui Domain and Leslie Park. Riccarton Knights take their huge showdown with Linwood Keas to Papanui Domain – in support of the club’s Premier Reserves affiliate, Papanui Tigers –…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.12

By Will Evans | April 24, 2025

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s and England’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NRL, the NSWRL’s senior and junior competitions, and the European Super League.   NRL Burnham Chevaliers junior Jazz Tevaga…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.11

By Will Evans | April 16, 2025

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 Aranui product Jamayne Isaako kicked…

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CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE TEAMS UP WITH BCITO SPORTS IN EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP

By Will Evans | April 15, 2025

Canterbury Rugby League is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with BCITO Sports, an innovative programme helping athletes build a career in the trades. BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation) is New Zealand’s leading building and construction apprenticeship provider, focusing on training apprentices and helping them build successful careers, as well as working…

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CRL ROUND 3 CLUB WRAP: KNIGHTS EDGE OUT CHAMPS, HORNETS OFF THE MARK

By Will Evans | April 13, 2025

There’s a four-way tie at the top of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership after three rounds, with Riccarton Knights pulling off another Leslie Park upset, Halswell Hornets opening their 2025 account in a thriller and Linwood Keas running away with the eastside derby. The Knights bounced back from last week’s loss in…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: BROADHURST FAREWELLS TEST ARENA IN ICONIC LANG PARK UPSET

By Will Evans | April 11, 2025

In honour of Canterbury Rugby League great Mark Broadhurst’s 70th birthday earlier this week, Flashback Friday goes back 42 years to his last Test appearance – which doubles as one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever victories. Papanui and Marist-Western Suburbs hardman Broadhurst carried on the fine tradition of teak-tough Canterbury prop-forwards, playing 17 Tests for New…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.10

By Will Evans | April 8, 2025

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 English Challenge Cup.   NRL West Coaster and former Halswell…

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