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CRL 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...
Tafua 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...
CRL 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...
FLASBHBACK 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...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.21
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 17 and the latest...
CRL Round 11 Wrap: Keas and Eagles soar towards top-two finish
Linwood Keas and Eastern Eagles cemented their top-two status in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership, while Riccarton Knights also landed a crucial victory in a tight race for the finals. Meanwhile, Linwood Keas ended Hornby Panthers' unbeaten start to the CRL Happy Hire Women's Premiership in Round...
CRL Round 11 Preview: Top-four showdown on the Coast, key home games for Hornets and Knights
With only four rounds of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership remaining, the heat cranks up in Round 11 with Halswell Hornets facing a daunting home assignment, a second-versus-third clash on the West Coast and a vital opportunity for Riccarton Knights to get back in the winner’s circle....
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: ADDINGTON’S LAST PREMIERSHIP
Flashback Friday is shining the spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League's oldest club – and its last premiership triumph. Canterbury’s oldest club, Addington was established in 1913 and had won five titles – including a famous grand final win in 1982 under the coaching of Frank Endacott – coming into the...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.20
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 competitions, as well as the NRL’s Round 16 and the latest round of...
CRL Round 10 Wrap: Greyhounds break clear of logjam as Keas and Eagles cement top two spots
Greymouth Greyhounds moved into outright third in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership after a nail-biting win, while Linwood Keas and Eastern Eagles consolidated the top two positions with more emphatic victories in Round 10. The Greyhounds held on 28-26 in a seesawing thriller against Hornby Panthers at...
Canterbury juniors to take centre stage at One New Zealand Stadium
Rugby league's top-level debut at One New Zealand Stadium in Ōtautahi Christchurch on Sunday is fittingly set to feature a clutch of players who were developed in Canterbury. After an NRLW trial between the Warriors and Brisbane Broncos women's teams at 11am under the One New Zealand Stadium roof, the...
Flashback Friday: Warriors’ miracle win in Christchurch
As Ōtautahi Christchurch prepares for a historic showdown at One New Zealand Stadium (Te Kaha) – the Round 16 NRL clash between the One NZ Warriors and North Queensland Cowboys – Flashback Friday relives another iconic venue in the city's last taste of top-level rugby league, which featured one of...
