Archive for July 2026
Sidekick Chartered Accountants teams up with CRL to support youth and senior rugby league
Canterbury Rugby League is proud to acknowledge the support of Sidekick Chartered Accountants, who have come on board to support the CRL Canterbury Cup Conference League, CRL Youth Grand Final Day and the Canterbury Bulls Under-18s Boys team in 2026. Sidekick’s multi-faceted support of youth rugby league, as well as our senior men’s Premier Reserves…
Read MoreIsaac Group teams up with CRL to help build grassroots rugby league’s future
Canterbury Rugby League is thrilled to celebrate our partnership with Isaac Group, who have come onboard as a sponsor to support the game’s grassroots in 2026. Concentrating predominantly on youth programmes, Isaac Group’s contribution provides invaluable support to one of rugby league’s most crucial areas. “CRL are delighted to have Isaac Group come on as…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.22
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 NSWRL’s and QRL’s competitions, as well as the NRL’s Round 18, the opening weekend of the NRLW and the…
Read MoreCRL Rd 12 Wrap: Keas and Eagles lock in top two spots as Hornets give finals chances huge boost
Linwood Keas and Eastern Eagles sealed their positions in the top two with a fortnight of the regular season remaining, while Halswell Hornets gave their finals hopes a massive boost in a high-scoring Round 12 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership. The unbeaten Keas effectively wrapped up another Massetti Cup success with…
Read MoreTafua 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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