CRL News
CANTERBURY CONNECTION: MANLY SEA EAGLES
The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles were trail-blazers when it came to attracting Kiwi rugby league talent across the Tasman, starting the trend in the 1960s thanks to the acquisition of some of Canterbury’s greatest players. The famous club has hosted some of the region’s most iconic rugby league characters through the decades since. Two West Coast…
Read MoreSEA EAGLES AND WARRIORS UNITE FOR CHRISTCHURCH
Media Release The Vodafone Warriors and Manly Sea Eagles are based on either side of the Tasman Sea, battle each other courageously on the field, but in support of Christchurch and her people, they are united. With their NRL match at Christchurch Stadium on March 30 is still over a week away, both sides have…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION NO.1
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 and 2018 Dally M Rookie of the Year Jamayne Isaako kicked two goals and made 83 metres from 12 runs in the Brisbane Broncos’ season-opening loss…
Read MoreCRL DEVELOPING COACH COURSE
In preparation for the upcoming season CRL have been offering a number of volunteer courses. Our next course is the Developing Coach Course itemised below. Coaches and coaching has a significant impact on player retention and as part of CRL’s drive to ensure we are providing our players with quality development CRL has introduced a…
Read MoreLONG-SERVING MANAGER MEL MATHER STEPS DOWN FROM ROCKCOTE BULLS POST
The Rockcote Canterbury Bulls’ clash with the Warriors’ ISP team at Ngā Puna Wai on February 23 heralded a new era for rugby league in the region. But it also signalled the end of an era for the Bulls, with long-serving manager Mel Mather stepping down from the role following the historic match. “My day…
Read MoreCHRISTCHURCH TO HOST INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE DOUBLE-HEADER
Via NZRL New Zealand is set to get a massive injection of international rugby league matches in 2019, with the Great Britain Rugby League Lions tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, and the inaugural Oceania Cup getting the green light. The first match of the Oceania Cup has the New Zealand Kiwis going…
Read MoreCRL FAREWELLS TRACY FLEET, WELCOMES OLIVIA SHERWOOD
It’s with a heavy heart that Canterbury Rugby League farewells Tracy Fleet after almost two years as our Club and Game Development Officer. But CRL is excited to announce and welcome Olivia Sherwood on-board as Competitions and Referees Manager. “Due to a very close friend having some serious health challenges coming up over the next…
Read MoreWARRIORS OUTLAST ROCKCOTE BULLS IN NGĀ PUNA WAI TRY-FEST
Canterbury Rugby League entered a new era on Saturday courtesy of the first matches played at the code’s new home, Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub. Blazing sunshine – rather than the forecast rain – greeted the crowd, which pushed towards the 1,000 mark. The opening encounter was a women’s trial requested by the Warriors’ NRLW…
Read MoreROCKCOTE BULLS PRIMED FOR UNSEASONABLE WARRIORS CHALLENGE AT NGĀ PUNA WAI
January and February are traditionally reserved for Nines tournaments and pre-season club training in Canterbury Rugby League circles. But Saturday’s historic Ngā Puna Wai opener has meant the Rockcote Canterbury Bulls squad spent the early part of 2019 sweating it out in preparation for a showdown with the Warriors’ InTrust Super Premiership team – on…
Read MoreBULLS AND WARRIORS SET FOR NGĀ PUNA WAI OPENER DESPITE WEATHER SETBACKS
February 23 shapes as one of the most momentous days in Canterbury Rugby League’s modern history – the code’s first game at its new home, Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub. The Rockcote Canterbury Bulls square off against the Warriors InTrust Super Premiership team at 1.30pm on Saturday – preceded by a women’s trial game requested…
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