CRL News
UPCOMING COACH, MANAGER & TRAINER COURSES
In preparation for the upcoming season, Canterbury Rugby League will be administering the following courses: March 11 – NZRL Mini Mod Coaching Course – Rolleston (Rolleston Hall – Start time: 4pm) March 12 – NZRL Mini Mod Coaching Course – Linwood (Woolston Club – Start time: 6pm) March 13 – NZRL Developing Managers Course…
Read MoreJACK NEWSON: THE 75-YEAR-OLD NZRL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
You’ll struggle to find a volunteer who has dedicated more of their life to rugby league than Jack Newson. The 75-year-old was the well deserved recipient of the Male Pirtek Volunteer of the Year award at the NZRL Annual Awards earlier this year. This award recognises the tireless efforts of our sport’s behind-the-scenes legends at…
Read MoreNZRL Talent Development Programme Launches
New Zealand Rugby League’s new-look junior development programme entered its competition phase on the weekend with each of the teams coming together in Auckland. Saturday saw teams from all four hubs (Central, Southern, Northern and Counties) gather for the first of a four-weekend competition where the players are able to put into practice the skills…
Read MoreNZRL Life Membership Nominations Open Now
New Zealand Rugby League now invites nominations for Life Membership and Distinguished Service Awards. These are prestigious honours that are not awarded lightly nor earned as of right. They are awarded for long, well-documented and meritorious service. Recipients must have: – During their time, advanced or improved the game of rugby league significantly, such that…
Read MoreNZRL CEO Resigns
New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) Chair Reon Edwards today announced the resignation of CEO Alex Hayton. “Alex has been a great servant to the game over the last decade and has seen through a number of major milestones in his time as both CFO and CEO. “The discussions leading up to his decision to leave…
Read MoreTimpson Excited For Rugby League’s 2018 Potential
After coming to Canterbury from Pitt Island in the 1980s, Llew set up business in Christchurch and quickly became involved in the rugby league community. He has been involved in a variety of sports – as a player, coach, supporter, committee member and chairperson. In the wider community, Llew has set up trusts to support…
Read MoreThe Best Honoured At NZRL Annual Awards
Via NZRL Media Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Kiwi #779) has taken home the Kiwis Player of the Year award at the New Zealand Rugby League Annual Awards tonight. The dynamic full-back ended the 2017 World Cup with the equal most tries scored (3), the most carries (72) and the most metres carried (626) for the Kiwis. Head…
Read More2018 Representative Applications
Canterbury Rugby League invites applications for Coaches, Managers & Trainers positions for the following teams. Canterbury Women’s, Canterbury 19’s, Canterbury 17’s, Canterbury 15’s, Canterbury 14s, Canterbury 13s, Canterbury 12s, Canterbury 11s, Canterbury 10s, The appointment of all positions will be for a one (1) year period. Please note: Coaches will be appointed in the first…
Read MoreEagles Set To Soar After Wainoni Homecoming
The 2018 season shapes as one of the most significant in the Aranui Eagles’ history following the upgrade of Wainoni Park and the recent handback of the ground to the club. As part of the Rugby League World Cup legacy project, Wainoni Park was extensively refurbished and now boasts pristine playing surfaces that rank among…
Read MoreNZRL Revamps Junior Development Pathways
Via NZRL New Zealand Rugby League are kicking off 2018 with a new look junior development pathway. An innovative new Talent Development Programme (TDP) has been designed to better prepare players working towards a professional career, while keeping players closer to home and playing in local competitions longer. In recent years the week long National…
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