CRL News
KEAS CRUSH HAWKS IN CANTERBURY CUP GF
Linwood Keas powered to an emphatic Canterbury Cup grand final win at Ngā Puna Wai, obliterating Shirley Hawks 58-0 in a blowout result few saw coming after the teams’ major semi went to golden point. The Keas raced out to 26-0 by halftime then piled on seven tries in the second stanza to consign the…
Read MoreBURNHAM OUTLAST LINWOOD TO CLINCH WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL
Burnham Chevaliers have completed the perfect season, winning the CRL Women’s Premiership grand final at Ngā Puna Wai against Linwood Keas 34-22 to stay unbeaten for 2019 in a match that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats from first whistle to last. The Chevaliers overcame a 12-point halftime deficit, scoring five unanswered…
Read MoreRAMS SNARE DIV ONE TITLE WITH SECOND-HALF COMEBACK
Woolston Rams claimed a stunning Division One grand final victory over Marist Saints, staging a remarkable comeback to win the first-ever senior decider at Ngā Puna Wai. The Saints led by 16 points at halftime but were unable withstand a stirring Rams revival in an absorbing second stanza. Woolston – beaten grand finalists in 2018…
Read MoreCRL 2019 GRAND FINAL DAY PREVIEW
Four huge deciders as history is made at Ngā Puna Wai – 2019 Grand Final Day is shaping as one of the most significant occasions in Canterbury Rugby League’s history. 11am – Division One Grand Final: Marist Saints v Woolston Rams @ Ngā Puna Wai – Rugby League 2 The 2017 Division One grand final…
Read MoreCRL PRELIMINARY FINALS WRAP
Hornby Panthers set up a fourth straight CRL men’s premiership grand final showdown with Linwood Keas courtesy of a 34-20 preliminary final victory over Northern Bulldogs. The Panthers laid the foundation for the win with a dominant first-half display, running in five tries to the Bulldogs’ two to lead 26-10 at Leslie Park. Returning five-eighth…
Read MoreCRL PRELIMINARY FINAL WEEKEND PREVIEW
Canterbury Rugby League is gearing up for five epic senior preliminary final showdowns this weekend! Who will grab the second spot in each grade’s decider? CRL Massetti Cup: Hornby Panthers v Northern Bulldogs – 2.45pm, Saturday, August 17 @ Leslie Park Hornby and Northern meet in the prelminary final for the second straight season…
Read MoreNZ RESIDENTS CLASH WITH ENGLISH COMMUNITY LIONS CONFIRMED
Via NZRL New Zealand Rugby League is pleased to announce the New Zealand Residents team will play against the England Community Lions on November 1st at Trusts Arena in Auckland. The game will be televised live on SKY Sport and is set to Kick off at 6:35pm. The Residents squad will make up the best from…
Read MoreVALE EARLE PILCHER
Via NZRL Earle Pilcher, one of the finest ever no nonsense referees to have donned the whistle from Wellington, died in Christchurch on Tuesday, aged 85. Born and raised in Lower Hutt, he attended Waiwhetu Primary School before attending Wellington Technical College (now known as Wellington High School) in 1948-49. After leaving school he began…
Read MoreCANTERBURY TO HOST FRANCE 19s, NZ 16s & 18s SET FOR SAMOA SHOWDOWNS
Via NZRL New Zealand Rugby League is pleased to announce a series of international fixtures that will see our brightest future league talent on display from up and down the country. The NZ Resident 16s and 18s are set to take on TOA Samoa 16s and 18s at Auckland’s Pulman Park on Sunday 6th October,…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION NO.21
Each week the Red and Black Report will keep you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Aranui product Jamayne Isaako continued his late-season form resurgence with a key role in Brisbane’s vital win over North Queensland on Thursday. The winger made…
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