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2025 NZRL NATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT ENDS CANTERBURY’S THREE-DECADE WAIT
Next week’s NZRL National Youth Tournament at Ngā Puna Wai in Ōtautahi Christchurch has been 32 years in the making. A national age-group competition of this variety has not been staged in our region since 1993, when 13 teams from around the country descended on Burnham Military Camp for a 15-year-olds tournament. From September 22-26,…
Read MoreTRILLO METALS WOMEN’S CANTERBURY BULLS TRAMPLE AUCKLAND VULCANS AT NGĀ PUNA WAI
The Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls have carved out one of the most significant victories in their recent history, overwhelming Auckland Vulcans 34-16 at Ngā Puna Wai in Sunday’s NZRL National Women’s Premiership Round 2 clash. Twice fighting back from early deficits, the Trillo Metals Bulls scored six of the match’s last seven tries to…
Read MoreTRILLO METALS WOMEN’S CANTERBURY BULLS GALLANT IN NARROW LOSS TO AKARANA
The Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls made a highly encouraging start to their 2025 NZRL National Women’s Premiership campaign, going down 20-16 to defending champions Akarana Falcons at Massey Park in Papakura on Saturday. The Trillo Metals Bulls fought back from 10-0 and 20-10 down with Caitlin Sears, Charntay Poko and Kyla Lynch-Brown sparking the…
Read MoreLIONHEARTED LEKA FAMILY ADD TO TRILLO METALS MEN’S CANTERBURY BULLS LEGACY
An extension of a Canterbury rugby league representative family legacy is set to infuse some Disney-style magic into the Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls’ 2025 campaign. Engine-room stalwart Kyle Leka and playmaking younger brother Taniela will team up in the red-and-black jersey for the second straight year, while Kyle’s son, outside back Joel, has earned…
Read MoreCANTERBURY BULLS TEAMS TO REPRESENT REGION AT SENIOR AND YOUTH TOURNAMENTS IN 17-YEAR FIRST
Canterbury’s representative players, coaches and volunteers are gearing up for a watershed collective campaign in September and October. Nine senior and youth teams – all carrying the Canterbury Bulls name in a notable initiative – will represent the region in upcoming tournaments. Along with the Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls and Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury…
Read MoreTRILLO METALS MEN’S CANTERBURY BULLS DETERMINED TO CEMENT SOUTHERN SUPREMACY
After winning the South Island Championship and the National Championship final in their first year under the coaching of Walter Wilson in 2024, the Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls have their sights set on the final of the revamped NZRL National Men’s Premiership in two months’ time. Under the new format, the Trillo Metals Men’s…
Read MoreTRILLO METALS LTD EXTEND SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT OF CANTERBURY BULLS TEAMS
Canterbury Rugby League is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with Trillo Metals Ltd, who continue as naming rights sponsors for the Men’s and Women’s Canterbury Bulls 2025 campaigns. The Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls will compete in the Sky Sport National Women’s Premiership, while the Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls are lining…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE 2024: AN UNFORGETTABLE YEAR
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on what has been an amazing year for rugby league in Canterbury. On and off the field, from junior to elite level, encompassing community-based initiatives, historic announcements and the return of Test football to our city, it’s hard to recall 12 months quite like it – and…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE 2024 AWARDS
The complete list of award winners from Canterbury Rugby League’s 2024 prizegiving, held at the Hornby Club on Friday, November 1. COMPETITION AWARDS Terry Cox Memorial Trophy (18s boys Grand Final winners): Hornby Panthers Presidents Trophy (Presidents 10s winners): Hornby Panthers Kidd-Mitchell Trophy (Division One Grand Final winners): Northern Bulldogs Carol Crozier Trophy (Canterbury Cup Round…
Read MoreSECOND-HALF SURGE LIFTS TRILLO METALS CANTERBURY BULLS TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Trillo Metals Canterbury Bulls took out the National Championship final at Ngā Puna Wai on Sunday, overwhelming Wellington Orcas 36-22 after a dominant start to the second half. With the Centenary Shield and Adrian Shelford Memorial Cup also on the line between the provinces, Canterbury scored four unanswered tries after the break to turn…
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