Archive for July 2026
Tafua trio creating an NRL and NRLW dynasty
In less than a year, John and Jahnea Tafua have watched their daughter and son debut in the world’s best rugby league club competitions – and a third offspring is on track to join them in the seasons ahead. Linwood Keas hooker Makaia Tafua earned his maiden NRL call-up for the Warriors against Cronulla three…
Read MoreCRL Round 12 Preview: Tigers and Hornets fight for finals survival
Just three rounds of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas regular season remain – and this Saturday’s showdown between Papanui Tigers and Halswell Hornets shapes as do or die for both clubs in the finals race. Meanwhile, Linwood Keas and Eastern Eagles will all but seal first- and second-place Massetti Cup finishes with home wins…
Read MoreFLASBHBACK FRIDAY: CANTERBURY REF IN THE MIDDLE FOR FIRST ORIGIN DECIDER
As the rugby league world diverts its attention to next Wednesday’s State of Origin series opener in Brisbane, Flashback Friday recalls the prominent role of a Cantabrian in the first-ever decider 44 years ago. The runaway success of Origin’s one-off matches in 1980 and ’81 – largely due to Queensland’s stunning upset wins in both…
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