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Via RLWC 2017 This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for 17 kids from your school to walk onto the field with the World’s best Rugby League players. For your chance to WIN the opportunity for your school to be part of Rugby League World, all you have to do is register and download the RLWC2017 Education…

Linwood, Canterbury and New Zealand Rugby League icon Ray Haffenden was recognised in last week’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby league. A long-serving fullback for Linwood and Canterbury, Ray went on to make an enormous impact as a coach, manager and administrator. He…

Each week we’ll be keeping you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. Here’s how they went in Round 14: NRL After missing the previous week with injury, Burnham Chevaliers junior Kodi Nikorima was sensationally picked as Brisbane’s halfback over former Kangaroos rep Ben Hunt. Nikorima…

After the postponed Round 2 was played on Queen’s Birthday weekend, Saturday’s Canterbury Rugby League premiership schedule saw the same teams square off for the second week in a row – and Round 9 of the Massetti Cup produced four identical results. Humbled 48-6 in the teams’ clash a week earlier, Celebration Lions produced a…

Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC2017), with the Christchurch City Council (CCC), is delighted to announce the upgrades of two Rugby League grounds in Christchurch as part of the tournament’s legacy for the local community. The playing surfaces at Leslie Park and Wainoni Park, the home grounds of the Hornby Panthers and the Aranui Eagles…

Each week we’ll be keeping you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. Here’s how they went in Round 13: NRL Halswell Hornets product Matt McIlwrick started for the 13th straight match but only played 27 minutes – his lowest return of the season. The reliable…

Celebration Lions’ dream Massetti Cup run came to an abrupt halt on Saturday, hammered 48-6 by Linwood Keas in a top-of-the-table showdown as Queen’s Birthday weekend played host to the rescheduled Round 2 of the competition. The Lions held a share of top spot with the Keas after piecing together a six-match winning streak, but…

By Rebecca Brebner, Canterbury Rugby League The Canterbury Women’s representative team are gearing up to play some of the hardest footy they’ve ever played. On Wednesday, the squad of 21 were awarded their jerseys and held in high regard for their hard work and commitment. Former Kiwi Fern, Tessa TeKahu, reminded the girls that the…

2017 CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE 17’S WIDER TRAINING SQUAD The following players have been selected into the wider training squad to represent Canterbury Rugby League at the South Island 15’s & 17’s Tournament scheduled for Sunday 16th – Wednesday 19th July. Please note that this is an initial selection and additional players may be added. #…

2017 CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE 15’S WIDER TRAINING SQUAD The following players have been selected into the wider training squad to represent Canterbury Rugby League at the South Island 15’s & 17’s Tournament scheduled for Sunday 16th – Wednesday 19th July. Please note that this is an initial selection and additional players may be added. # PLAYERS NAME…