RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.19

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s and Britain’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NRL, NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and the European Super League.   NRL Halswell Hornets product Tanner Stowers-Smith –…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: WHITE AND MOHI EARN HISTORIC MĀORI SELECTION

As we celebrate Matariki weekend, Flashback Friday revisits the historic selection of Canterbury duo Pat White and Mita Mohi for New Zealand Māori in 1962. Māori rugby league boasts a rich history dating back to 1908, when a squad made a historic tour of Australia – playing their first match just two days after the…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.18

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

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CRL ROUND 10 CLUB WRAP: KEAS AND HORNETS BREAK CLEAR ON WILD WEEKEND

Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets have made a break on the Massetti Cup field after dramatic Saturday afternoon of CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership action, while Greymouth Greyhounds snapped a win drought in convincing style on the West Coast. A remarkable second-half comeback carried the ladder-leading Keas to a 28-18 victory over Hornby…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.17

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s and Britain’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NRL, NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and QRL competitions.   NRL Burnham Chevaliers junior Jazz Tevaga’s Manly Sea Eagles…

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CRL ROUND 9 CLUB WRAP: KEAS GO CLEAR AS EAGLES ROLL HORNETS

Winter conditions restricted the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership Round 9 schedule to two matches – but there was no shortage of low-scoring drama amid the chill at Halswell Domain and Linwood Park. Hornby Panthers’ trip to the West Coast to take on Greymouth Greyhounds was cancelled due to road conditions on Arthur’s…

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CRL ROUND 9 CLUB PREVIEW: KNIGHTS, GREYHOUNDS LOOK TO LEAPFROG OPPONENTS

Following the King’s Birthday weekend break, the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership resumes with three massive Round 9 clashes at Halswell Domain, Linwood Park and Wingham Park. With five rounds remaining, every team remains in finals contention and the race for the Massetti Cup as minor premiers is incredibly tight. Halswell Hornets, riding…

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KNIGHTS HONOURING THE PAST, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE UNDER TAMATEA

Riccarton Knights club legend Shane Tamatea’s roles as stalwart player and president overlapped, making for a demanding transition into the latter position three years ago. But with the boots belatedly collecting dust, the 300-game Knights icon has settled into the presidency and feeling more comfortable in his position as the club’s off-field leader – as…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.16

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s and Britain’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NRL, NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and Super League.   NRL West Coast Kiwi and ex-Halswell junior player Griffin…

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