CRL News
RUGBY LEAGUE PARK LOCKED IN FOR GRAND FINAL DAY FAREWELL
Rugby League Park in Addington has been locked in as the venue for the Canterbury Rugby League men’s and women’s premiership grand finals, to be played on Sunday, August 26 from 1pm. The confirmation came after negotiations between CRL and the Christchurch City Council and Christchurch Stadium Trust. The double-header shapes as a fitting farewell…
Read MoreFAMILY FOCUS SEES WOOLSTON GO ALCOHOL-FREE
Promoting positive sideline behaviour has been a key issue for rugby league in New Zealand – and all grassroots sport – in recent times, with the consumption of alcohol at grounds pinpointed as an area that needs addressing. Woolston Rams have taken the initiative to make a difference by banning booze on the sideline at…
Read MoreKNIGHTS’ SEASON CRUELLED BY SAVAGE INJURY TOLL
The 2018 season has been a memorable one for the Riccarton Knights – but not necessarily for the right reasons. The Knights had a promising pre-season, winning the Rolleston Nines tournament and making the quarter-finals of the Crosbie Nines competition the club hosts. However, season-ending injuries to key players took a huge toll on their…
Read MoreEAGLES PLAN GORE CUP ASSAULT AFTER TOP-FOUR NEAR MISS
Aranui Eagles can perhaps count themselves as one of the unluckiest teams in the Massetti Cup. The club saw 2018 as a rebuilding phase but only missed out on a spot in the top four by a single point. Head coach Eddie Timo-Latu, who returned to the club after being away for six years, says…
Read MoreCRL APPOINT DUANE FYFE AS CEO
Canterbury Rugby League is pleased to announce the appointment of Duane Fyfe as CRL’s new Chief Executive Officer. Duane’s acceptance of the role renews his association with Canterbury Rugby League, having been employed as General Manager from 2004-08. It also extends his long involvement in rugby league – Duane has managed NZ Army, Junior Kiwis…
Read MoreNZRL NATIONAL COMPETITIONS 2018: HOW IT ALL WORKS
Via NZRL The National Competition kicks off on Saturday 11 August. Here is an overview of the way the competition works throughout the country. Who will make it through to the promotion relegation this year? For updates on the National Premiership, watch this page on the NZRL website.
Read MoreWARRIORS AND MITRE 10 MEGA MAKE IT A JUNIOR FINALS DAY TO REMEMBER
Every grand final day provides a bit of extra buzz in the winter air, but the 2018 Canterbury Rugby League Junior Finals Day at Canterbury Park was particularly special. Warriors players Nathaniel Roache, Ligi Sao and Chanel Harris-Tavita, and trainer Brendan Inkster, and Mitre 10 Mega staff members Mike Andrews (Ferrymead), Hayden Smith (Hornby), Sam…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: 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 Jamayne Isaako scored a try and kicked three goals while Brisbane teammate Kodi Nikorima produced two try-assists, but it was an unhappy night for the Broncos…
Read MoreFENIKA PLEASED WITH YOUNG LIONS’ RESOLVE IN 2018
Celebration Lions had a mountain to climb at the start of the 2018 season after losing several key players who hung up the boots. The void was filled with youth, meaning attributes that come with playing rugby league for a long time, such as closing down games in the dying minutes, were lacking for the…
Read MoreWOUNDED TIGERS REFLECT ON TOUGH SEASON
It’s been a tough year for Papanui Tigers, finishing seventh in the 2018 Massetti Cup and having to default their final-round game against Linwood Keas because of injury toll that left more than 30 players unavailable. It was never going to be easy for the Tigers as they had to try and find ways to…
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