CRL News
Red and Black Report: Edition No.1
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 1: NRL Hornby product Fa’amanu Brown made a solid contribution in 21 minutes off the bench in Cronulla’s 26-18 loss to Brisbane in Thursday’s season opener. Brown…
Read MoreNati Relishes Second Chance
Phil Nati regrets pulling the pin early on his first foray into rugby league in Australia, but the former Rockcote Canterbury Bulls star is determined to make the most of his second opportunity across the ditch with the Central Queensland Capras. A New Zealand Under-18s Merit team selection in 2008, the Halswell Hornets junior was…
Read MoreRed and Black Report: Cantabs in Australia
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. Ahead of Round 1 of the National Rugby League, InTrust Super Premiership (NSW Cup) and InTrust Super Cup (Qld Cup) competitions this weekend, here’s a rundown of where the ex-Canterbury juniors…
Read MoreRockcote Canterbury Bulls Appointments For 2017
Canterbury Rugby League is pleased to announce the following Rockcote Canterbury Bulls appointments for 2017: Coach: Andrew Auimatagi Assistant Coach: Jed Lawrie Team Manager: Mel Mather Trainer: Lee Paru The quartet have all been retained in their roles following the Bulls’ impressive campaign in the 2016 NZRL National Premiership. “I’m excited about working with the group of staff we…
Read MoreEndacott Urges Fans To Snap Up RLWC Tickets
It may be 270 days until Christchurch hosts the first of its two Rugby League World Cup fixtures, but RLWC 2017 ambassador Frank Endacott is imploring fans to snap up tickets now – or risk missing out. New Zealand take on Scotland at AMI Stadium on November 4, while the venue also hosts a quarter-final…
Read MoreWorld Cup Call To Arms For South Island Kiwis Association
The South Island Rugby League Kiwis Association’s annual Christmas get-together had a distinct World Cup flavour, with 2017 RLWC New Zealand Operations Manager Andrea Nelson and chief ambassador Sir Peter Leitch travelling down from Auckland to address the gathering, while two Canterbury legends were unveiled as local ambassadors. The meeting was held at the Association’s…
Read MoreAuimatagi reappointed as Rockcote Canterbury Bulls coach
Canterbury Rugby League has reappointed Andrew Auimatagi as head coach of the Rockcote Canterbury Bulls for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. After guiding Canterbury A to two South Island championship titles, Auimatagi took over from Darrell Coad as the Rockcote Canterbury Bulls’ coach in 2016, with his side coming desperately close to qualifying for the…
Read MoreNRL Schedule leaves no room for Panthers match in Christchurch
The organisers of this year’s NRL clash between the Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors are deeply disappointed that the just released NRL schedule for 2017 did not work out to get the Panthers back to Christchurch for 2017. “The television schedule only left us options that did not work for the local organising…
Read MoreVale Mita Mohi
Canterbury Rugby League is mourning the loss of one its longest-serving players and greatest exponents of front-row play, as well as one of its much-loved characters, following the peaceful passing of former Kiwi Mita Mohi in Rotorua on Sunday. After moving south as a teenager, Mohi represented Cantebury 43 times from 1960-73 during premier club…
Read MoreNu Brown Primed For Breakout Year
Cronulla utility and Hornby junior Fa’amanu Brown was back in Christchurch for last weekend’s highly successful Pacific Series tournament at Wainoni Park, where Commentary Box Sports journalist and Canterbury Rugby League media officer Will Evans caught up with the 21-year-old about the Sharks’ NRL premiership success, the off-field troubles of his high-profile teammates, his goals…
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