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CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 11 WRAP
Halswell put one hand on a semi-final berth with three weeks of the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership regular season remaining courtesy of a come-from-behind victory on Saturday. Meanwhile, the battle for fourth spot tightened up after Celebration, Northern and Eastern experienced contrasting fortunes in Round 11. A dominant second-half display saw Hornby Panthers retain…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 10 WRAP
A Linwood landslide was the big talking point from Round 10 of the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership, while ladder leaders Hornby stayed unbeaten, and Halswell and Northern broke clear of the midtable logjam to solidify their top-four claims. The Keas piled on 17 tries in a 98-6 defeat of Papanui Tigers, with Leon Jarden…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 9 WRAP
Hornby Panthers and Linwood Keas surged further ahead in the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership with big Round 9 wins, while victories from Eastern Eagles and Celebration Lions have created a fascinating mid-table logjam with five weeks of the regular season to play. The undefeated Panthers remain top of the table with 17 points, two…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 8 WRAP
Hornby Panthers, Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets solidified their positions at the top of the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership with convincing Round 8 victories, while Eastern Eagles’ resurgence continued on a wet and wild Saturday afternoon courtesy of important derby victory. Eastern lost its first four games of the 2021 campaign – including a…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 7 WRAP
Halswell Hornets fired a shot across the bow of a Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership heavyweight for the second straight Saturday, drawing with ladder-leading Hornby Panthers to consolidate a position in the top four at the halfway mark of the competition. Just seven days after a gripping 16-all stalemate with defending champs Linwood, Halswell marked…
Read MoreNEVILLE DIGGS TAKES OVER AS CRL PRESIDENT
On the score of experience, along with service to – and passion for – rugby league in Canterbury, few people are better credentialed to fill the role of CRL President than Neville Diggs. An absolute stalwart of our game, Diggs takes over the role from Gary Clarke, who has served as President since May 2018.…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 6 WRAP
Hornby Panthers have opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership after Linwood Keas’ shock draw with Halswell Hornets, while Northern Bulldogs and Riccarton Knights tightened up the middle of the table with their second straight victories in Round 6. The Keas – coming off a loss to…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 5 WRAP
Hornby Panthers claimed top spot on the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership ladder after outlasting archrivals Linwood Keas on Saturday, while other Round 5 results have created a fascinating midtable logjam. The Panthers rolled the five-time champions 14-10 at Leslie Park after leading 10-4 at halftime. Young skipper Sincere Harraway again played an integral role…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 4 WRAP
Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers remain the only undefeated teams in the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership, but Celebration Lions and Halswell Hornets made big statements in Round 4. Celebration went on an 11-try rampage against Papanui Tigers, carving out an emphatic 62-20 victory. Club stalwart Kasi Leka – starting at five-eighth – scored four…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND 3 WRAP
Northern Bulldogs paid tribute to club stalwart Glenn Scott on a memorable and emotional afternoon at Murphy Park during Round 3 of the ISC Canterbury Cup and Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership. Burnham Chevaliers and Riccarton Knights graciously moved their home fixtures against Northern to Kaiapoi, allowing the Bulldogs to honour ex-player, former president and…
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