CRL ROUND 10 CLUB WRAP: KEAS AND HORNETS BREAK CLEAR ON WILD WEEKEND

By Will Evans | June 15, 2025

Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets have made a break on the Massetti Cup field after dramatic Saturday afternoon of CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership action, while Greymouth Greyhounds snapped a win drought in convincing style on the West Coast. A remarkable second-half comeback carried the ladder-leading Keas to a 28-18 victory over Hornby…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.17

By Will Evans | June 10, 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, Jersey Flegg Cup and QRL competitions.   NRL Burnham Chevaliers junior Jazz Tevaga’s Manly Sea Eagles…

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CRL ROUND 9 CLUB WRAP: KEAS GO CLEAR AS EAGLES ROLL HORNETS

By Will Evans | June 8, 2025

Winter conditions restricted the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership Round 9 schedule to two matches – but there was no shortage of low-scoring drama amid the chill at Halswell Domain and Linwood Park. Hornby Panthers’ trip to the West Coast to take on Greymouth Greyhounds was cancelled due to road conditions on Arthur’s…

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CRL ROUND 9 CLUB PREVIEW: KNIGHTS, GREYHOUNDS LOOK TO LEAPFROG OPPONENTS

By Will Evans | June 6, 2025

Following the King’s Birthday weekend break, the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership resumes with three massive Round 9 clashes at Halswell Domain, Linwood Park and Wingham Park. With five rounds remaining, every team remains in finals contention and the race for the Massetti Cup as minor premiers is incredibly tight. Halswell Hornets, riding…

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KNIGHTS HONOURING THE PAST, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE UNDER TAMATEA

By Will Evans | June 3, 2025

Riccarton Knights club legend Shane Tamatea’s roles as stalwart player and president overlapped, making for a demanding transition into the latter position three years ago. But with the boots belatedly collecting dust, the 300-game Knights icon has settled into the presidency and feeling more comfortable in his position as the club’s off-field leader – as…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.16

By Will Evans | June 3, 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, Jersey Flegg Cup and Super League.   NRL West Coast Kiwi and ex-Halswell junior player Griffin…

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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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