Massetti Cup

Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers have ascended to familiar positions as CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership co-leaders, while Halswell Hornets’ recovery from a slow start to the campaign also continued with a Round 4 victory. The Keas lifted the Thacker Shield from Riccarton Knights with a second-half surge, powering to a 34-18 victory…

Following the Easter break in competition, the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership resumes this Saturday with three crunch Round 4 encounters at Wainoni Park, Papanui Domain and Leslie Park. Riccarton Knights take their huge showdown with Linwood Keas to Papanui Domain – in support of the club’s Premier Reserves affiliate, Papanui Tigers –…

There’s a four-way tie at the top of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership after three rounds, with Riccarton Knights pulling off another Leslie Park upset, Halswell Hornets opening their 2025 account in a thriller and Linwood Keas running away with the eastside derby. The Knights bounced back from last week’s loss in…

The Thacker Shield goes on the line for the second weekend in a row, unbeaten Greymouth Greyhounds make their first trip over Arthur’s Pass in 2025 and the eastside clubs square off in Round 3 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership. Defending champs Hornby Panthers have made an undefeated start in their…

Greymouth Greyhounds and Hornby Panthers remain undefeated after saluting in Round 2 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership, while Linwood Keas got off the mark for 2025 to make it a clean sweep for the home teams on Saturday. Following a momentous opening-week win over the Keas at home, the Greyhounds enhanced…

A rematch of the 2024 preliminary final, a Wingham Park showdown between two opening-weekend winners and the first Thacker Shield challenge of the season headline Round 2 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership. Halswell Hornets halted Linwood Keas’ bid for a 10th straight grand final appearance – and booked a spot in…

Greymouth Greyhounds have kicked off their second season in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership with a massive statement at Wingham Park, while Hornby Panthers and Riccarton Knights chalked up convincing away wins in the opening round of 2025. In arguably their most significant result since stepping up to Canterbury Rugby League’s top…

The 2025 Canterbury Rugby League senior club season is upon us – a fraction earlier than usual – and three absorbing clashes mark the start of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership. This Saturday’s opening round is headlined by a massive westside derby between Halswell Hornets and Hornby Panthers at Halswell Domain, which…