Archive for August 9, 2026

Appearing in the club’s first Pat Smith Trophy Challenge grand final since Eastern Suburbs’ 1979-81 title three-peat, Eastern Eagles have won the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership – but it took a mighty second-half comeback to subdue the gallant challenge of Riccarton Knights in a 36-30 classic. In a pulsating conclusion to the…

Hornby Panthers are the 2026 CRL Happy Hire Women’s Premiership champions after defeating Linwood Keas in a CRL Snap Fitness Grand Final Day epic, scoring two late tries to win 26-24. The rivals exchanged the lead several times as momentum swings abounded at Ngā Puna Wai – and the Panthers’ capture of the Canterbury Rugby…

Eastern Eagles have taken out the Canterbury Cup for the third year in a row, outlasting Linwood Keas 32-20 in the CRL Sidekick Chartered Accountants Conference League grand final at Ngā Puna Wai. The Eagles put one hand on the silverware with a dominant first-half display on CRL Snap Fitness Grand Final Day, leading 20-0…