Massetti Cup
CRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 11 WRAP
The fourth-placed Halswell Hornets extended their Massetti Cup lead over the chasing pack after a thrilling 28-all draw with Celebration Lions at Cuthberts Green. The Lions, who had won just two of their opening nine games, led 12-10 at halftime and were on course for an upset of the in-form Hornets. But the hosts had…
Read MoreCRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 9 WRAP
Northern Bulldogs gave the strongest indication yet they are a force to be reckoned with in 2018, upsetting second-placed Hornby Panthers 24-20 at Leslie Park in Round 9 of the Massetti Cup. The Bulldogs led 12-10 at halftime overcame a two-point deficit midway through the second half to snatch the win, which saw them join…
Read MoreKEAS’ CLASS OVERWHELMS PLUCKY LIONS
How good was it to finally have some club footy back again? Fog blanketed Cuthberts Green on Saturday where the Linwood Keas played the Celebration Lions. Early on mistakes seemed to be Linwood’s worst enemy but didn’t stop them storming out to an early 10-point lead. Two quick and clinical tries from Ben Ilalio and…
Read MoreCRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 7 WRAP
Two-time defending champions Linwood have finished the first round undefeated while 2016-17 runners-up Hornby are just one win back, but both heavyweights were forced to overcome double-digit deficits during Round 7 of the Canterbury Rugby League Massetti Cup. Halswell Hornets, who were celebrating their Club Day, raced out to a 14-0 lead against the Panthers…
Read MoreCRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 6 WRAP
Linwood Keas, Hornby Panthers and Northern Bulldogs solidified their top-three standing in a hard-fought Round 6 of Canterbury Rugby League’s Massetti Cup men’s premiership. The Keas remained unbeaten by accounting for Halswell Hornets 34-24 after agreeing to move their home game to Wainoni Park as part of a double-header to raise funds for former Aranui…
Read MoreKNIGHTS GO PINK TO SPREAD ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE
Bullying can’t be tolerated in any way, shape or form – and the Riccarton Knights are throwing their weight behind the crusade to stop bullying and spread kindness. Pink Shirt Day is celebrated annually around the world after starting out in Canada in 2007, and New Zealand’s is this Friday, May 18. The Knights are…
Read MoreCRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 5 WRAP
Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers, grand final combatants in each of the past two seasons, have broken away from the field after five rounds of the 2018 CRL Massetti Cup. The Keas scored a hard-fought 14-6 win over Northern Bulldogs at Murphy Park. The defending champs led 8-0 at halftime before each side added a…
Read MorePANTHERS TO CELEBRATE THEIR ‘SUPERHEROES’ ON WOMEN IN LEAGUE DAY
Hornby Panthers are holding their inaugural Women In League Day this Saturday – and the club is hopeful it is the first of what will become a marquee annual event. The idea for the event spawned from a desire to properly recognise the contribution of the many women who toil tirelessly to keep the Panthers…
Read MoreCRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 4 WRAP
Photo Credit: Dai Roberts Linwood, Hornby and Northern have further solidified their status as the likely Massetti Cup ‘big three’ of 2018, while Halswell have broken away from the bottom half of the competition with a second straight victory in a wet and wild Round 4 of the men’s premiership. The Keas romped to a…
Read MoreKNIGHTS CLUB DAY CELEBRATES FAMILY-ORIENTED VALUES
A good feed and a day full of footy is what the Riccarton Knights’ faithful can look forward to this weekend. The club will celebrate a host of rugby league action at Crosbie Park this Saturday for its 2018 Club Day. The first of the juniors games kick off at 9am and it’s a packed…
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