Archive for October 2026
Newton-Whare’s Cook Islands breakthrough adds to Knights’ family legacy
New Zealand Kiwis duo Jamayne Isaako, an Aranui Eagles product, and debuting Halswell Hornets junior Tanner Stowers-Smith are certain to receive a rapturous homecoming welcome in Sunday’s Rugby League World Cup fixture at One New Zealand Stadium in Ōtautahi Christchurch. But there will also be a sizeable contingent in the crowd preparing to bring the…
Read MoreCanterbury refs continue to shine on national stages
A busy representative period at senior, youth and secondary schools level has once again illustrated how Canterbury Rugby League’s outstanding group of referees continue to punch above their weight. At last month’s NZRL National Secondary Schools Tournament, Canterbury referees filled eight of the 12 appointments across the four grades’ finals. Second-year referee Cody Docherty, who…
Read MoreFLASHBACK FRIDAY: CANTABRIANS IN NRL GRAND FINALS
Ahead of Sunday’s night’s NRL grand final between Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters, who will field Burnham Chevaliers junior Siua Wong in the second-row, we recognise the 11 players from the Canterbury region that have previously featured on the game’s biggest stage. Bill Noonan – Canterbury-Bankstown (1974): Simultaneously becoming the first New Zealander to play…
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