Archive for September 2026
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EDWARDS’ LATE TRY STUNS AUCKLAND
Following the Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls’ successful weekend Ngā Puna Wai retaining the South Island title and ahead of next week’s trip to Auckland for the NZRL National Premiership semis and final, Flashback Friday relives a famous, drought-breaking win by the red-and-blacks over our archrivals from the north. Canterbury had only defeated Auckland three…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.32
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 weekend’s NRL and NSWRL finals matches, the last round of the NRLW and Super League regular seasons. Have we missed anyone? Email will@crfl.co.nz…
Read MoreHome where the heart is for Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls in South Island tournament
The Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls are aiming to make home ground advantage count at Ngā Puna Wai this weekend – and they want a sea of red and black in the Trillo Metals Stand and on the embankment for the NZRL Men’s Premiership South Island tournament. Wellington Orcas, Otago Whalers and Southland Rams join…
Read MoreTrillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls primed for Hawke’s Bay tournament campaign
The Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls make their way to Hawke’s Bay today in preparation for the NZRL Sky Sport National Women’s Premiership. The revamped weekend tournament format will see the team play five matches (of two 25-minute halves) across two days at Mitre 10 Park in Hastings. It’s a challenging – but exciting –…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.31
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 NRL, NRLW, NSWRL, QRL and Super League matches. Have we missed anyone? Email will@crfl.co.nz to let us know! NRL…
Read MoreVale Jim Fisher
Canterbury Rugby League is mourning the loss of another of its most esteemed players, following the passing of Kiwi #423, Jim Fisher, aged 85. The Linwood, Addington and Eastern Suburbs hooker-prop’s death comes just days after that of Canterbury and New Zealand teammate Mocky Brereton. A New Zealand tourist to Australia as a Linwood prop…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.30
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 NRL, NRLW, NSWRL, QRL and Super League matches. Have we missed anyone? Email will@crfl.co.nz to let us know! NRL…
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