Archive for November 2026

Hornby Panthers and Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls back-rower Ripena Vaeila-Umaga capped a monumental season of achievement and leadership by becoming the first wahine player to win the CRL’s Sportsperson of the Year award. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Vaeila-Umaga’s historic capture of the D.V. Syme Rosebowl – and the captaincy roles she has…

The complete list of award winners from Canterbury Rugby League’s 2026 prizegiving, held at the Commodore Hotel on Sunday, November 1st. COMPETITION AWARDS Terry Cox Memorial Trophy (18s boys Grand Final winners): Sydenham SwansPresidents Trophy (Presidents 10s winners): Riccarton KnightsCarol Crozier Trophy (Canterbury Cup Round Robin winners): Linwood KeasFred Arnesen Trophy (Canterbury Cup Grand Final winners):…