ROCHELLE MACPHERSON’S LIFE MEMBERSHIP A TRIBUTE TO CRL’S BACKBONE

By Will Evans | May 28, 2025

Few people in Canterbury Rugby League circles are as unassuming as Rochelle Macpherson. Fewer still have dedicated as much time to overseeing and fostering the game – or are as deserving of life membership of the organisation. Long-serving CRL Executive Assistant and Office Manager Macpherson was awarded the honour at tonight’s Canterbury Rugby League AGM,…

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WALLY WILSON’S LIFETIME IN RUGBY LEAGUE RECOGNISED WITH CRL HONOUR

By Will Evans | May 28, 2025

Linwood and Canterbury legend, and former New Zealand Test player Wally Wilson – one of our game’s longest and most dedicated servants – was made a life member of Canterbury Rugby League at tonight’s AGM. Awarded life membership by the Keas last year, Wilson was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal in 2011 for his contribution…

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CRL ROUND 8 CLUB WRAP: CRUCIAL WINS FOR HORNETS, KEAS AND KNIGHTS

By Will Evans | May 25, 2025

Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets retained a share of top spot in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership, while third-placed Riccarton Knights opened up a handy buffer on the bottom half of the competition after the trio grabbed Round 8 victories.  The Hornets became the first team in 2025 to come away from…

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CRL ROUND 8 CLUB PREVIEW: IN-FORM HORNETS SET FOR WEST COAST TREK

By Will Evans | May 23, 2025

Round 8 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership sees in-form Halswell Hornets make the journey over Arthur’s Pass to take on Greymouth Greyhounds, as well as pivotal showdowns at Wainoni Park and Crosbie Park. The Hornets are coming off consecutive wins over perennial heavyweights Hornby (17-10) and Linwood (19-14), extending their winning…

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SPORT CANTERBURY REPORT REVEALS RUGBY LEAGUE AS 2024’S TOP GROWTH SPORT

By Will Evans | May 22, 2025

Sport Canterbury’s annual Sport Report has uncovered an outstanding result for rugby league in the region, revealing our game as the biggest growth sport in Canterbury in 2024. Canterbury Rugby League’s clubs’ memberships increased by 631 participants last year – a rise of 21.5 percent. Rugby league topped the Sport Report’s growth figures, ahead of…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.15

By Will Evans | May 20, 2025

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 NRL, NSW Cup and Super League.   NRL Halswell Hornets junior Tanner Stowers-Smith – the great-grandson of former Kiwis…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.14

By Will Evans | May 13, 2025

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NRL, the NSWRL and QRL’s senior and junior competitions.   NRL The Dolphins got back in the winner’s circle on Thursday…

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