Archive for August 3, 2025
KEAS RETURN TO CRL PREMIERSHIP PEAK WITH RESOUNDING GRAND FINAL RESULT
Linwood Keas claimed their eighth Canterbury Rugby League premiership in 10 seasons in emphatic fashion, overwhelming Riccarton Knights 30-6 in the 2025 Pat Smith Trophy Challenge decider to wrap up a massive CRL Happy Hire Grand Final Day at Ngā Puna Wai. The Andrew Auimatagi-coached Keas posted four tries to none in the first half…
Read MoreEAGLES RETAIN CANTERBURY CUP IN GRIPPING DECIDER
Eastern Eagles have retained the CRL ISC Sports Canterbury Cup, outlasting Halswell Hornets 20-16 in a tense premier reserves grand final. The Hornets repeatedly fought back from double-digit deficits and came agonisingly close to snatching victory in the dying stages, but the Eagles ultimately took the spoils in a match they led from opening minutes…
Read MoreSWANS GO BACK-TO-BACK IN WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL THRILLER
Sydenham Swans are back-to-back CRL Bartercard Women’s Premiership champions after holding off table-topping Linwood Keas 24-22 in an epic, seesawing grand final at Ngā Puna Wai. Two-try performances from key spine duo Kyla Lynch-Brown, who claimed player of the match honours in the decider for the second straight year, and Charntay Poko underpinned the Swans’…
Read MoreIT’S A CELEBRATION! LIONS ROMP TO DIVISION ONE TITLE+096
Celebration Lions have capped a dominant CRL Division One campaign with a 46-6 grand final victory over Eastern Eagles at Ngā Puna Wai. The Lions had to overcome a tough, physical opening period and an early deficit before getting on top, however. A valiant Eagles outfit dominated the first 20 minutes with a try to…
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