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CRL 2022 – ROUND 2 WRAP
Linwood Keas exacted some Grand Final retribution and Riccarton Knights carved out an impressive win over a top-four regular to be the only unbeaten teams after two rounds of the 2022 Bartercard CRL Men’s Premiership. Meanwhile, Eastern Eagles and Halswell Hornets opened their accounts with resounding victories. Premiers Hornby Panthers grafted their way to a…
Read MoreCRL 2022 – ROUND 1 WRAP
A pair of showdowns between last season’s top-four finishers set the scene for a thrilling start to the 2022 Bartercard CRL Men’s Premiership on Saturday. Northern Bulldogs pulled off an impressive 16-10 upset of defending champs Hornby Panthers at Murphy Park. A first-half double from winger Matty Clough propelled the Bulldogs to a 10-0 lead…
Read MoreJOIN FRANK ENDACOTT’S WORLD CUP TOUR
Calling all Kiwi rugby league supporters! The international footy blackout is set to end later this year with the Rugby League World Cup in England – and Frank Endacott wants you to be there with him. Frank coached the Kiwis in unforgettable Britain-hosted World Cup campaigns in 1995 and 2000, but this time around he’ll…
Read MoreCOACH LAWRIE TO LEAD BULLS’ 2022 CHARGE
Andrew Auimatagi’s prosperous six-season tenure as New Era Glazing Canterbury Bulls coach concluded at the end of 2021, but the provincial team’s transition under a new regime shapes as a seamless one. Hornby Panthers coach Jed Lawrie – a fierce coaching rival of Auimatagi’s at club level and his Canterbury’s assistant for several seasons –…
Read MoreVALE BILL NOONAN
The CRL community is mourning the loss of one of New Zealand’s best-ever front-rowers and Canterbury’s finest rugby league exports, Kiwi #460 Bill Noonan, who has passed away in Sydney, aged 74. Rugged Linwood prop/second-rower Noonan played three Tests for New Zealand in the late-1960s, but arguably carved out a greater legacy as a trailblazer…
Read MoreSTALWART SMALLRIDGE WHISTLES HUMBLE TUNE AFTER 25 YEARS
Amid the myriad gongs handed out for excellence in the current calendar year at the recent 2021 Canterbury Rugby League awards, one unassuming individual received special recognition for quarter of a century of high standards and commitment to our game. Gary Smallridge cut his teeth in the CRL premier refereeing ranks 25 years ago, dedicating…
Read MoreCANTERBURY WOMEN CLAIM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH VICTORY OVER WELLINGTON
A fortnight after the teams played out a thrilling 20-all draw at Ngā Puna Wai, Canterbury clinched the NZRL Sky Sports National Women’s Competition trophy with an outstanding 20-8 win over Wellington in the final at the same venue. Canterbury got off to a flying start before Wellington staged a stirring fight-back – which would…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE 2021 AWARDS – LIST OF WINNERS
The full list of winners from the CRL 2021 Awards night, held at Halswell Rugby League Clubrooms on Wednesday night. Congratulations to all clubs, players, coaches, staff, officials, administrators and volunteers honoured for their efforts this season. Canterbury Rugby League Senior Volunteer of the Year: Annette Pau’u (Riccarton Knights) Rochelle MacPherson Trophy – Administrator…
Read MoreWHALERS HARPOON BULLS IN HISTORIC UPSET
Otago is basking in one of the finest hours in its rugby league history after the Whalers pulled off a stunning 36-28 victory over the New Era Glazing Canterbury Bulls in a South Island Championship thriller at Ngā Puna Wai. The southern neighbours had not faced off in full-fledged competition in 50 years, but the…
Read MoreWELLINGTON STRIKE LATE TO EARN DRAW WITH CANTERBURY WOMEN
Canterbury and Wellington played out a thrilling 20-all draw at Ngā Puna Wai in the NZRL National Women’s Premiership after the Orcas scored a last-minute try. The home side led for 76 minutes after getting off to a flying, Charntay Poko-inspired start, but the Orcas fought back admirably and bagged four of the last five…
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