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NGAI TAHU UNVEILS SPECIAL MANLY SEA EAGLES JERSEY FOR WARRIORS CLASH
The custom-designed Ngāi Tahu jersey for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles matches in Christchurch will become a unique sought-after item for sports fans in New Zealand and Australia, says Manly CEO Lyall Gorman. Manly commissioned a specially designed jersey from Ngāi Tahu artist Fayne Robinson for the match against the Vodafone Warriors in Christchurch on…
Read MoreCANTERBURY CONNECTION: CANBERRA RAIDERS
Entering the premiership in 1982, the Canberra Raiders have regularly dipped into the New Zealand player market – including the recruitment of some of Canterbury’s most prized rugby league products. The Raiders qualified for five grand finals between 1987 and ’94, and each of those sides featured an ex-Canterbury front-rower. As well as being a…
Read MoreZINZAAN’S UNIQUE ODYSSEY
Zinzaan Martin was a Hornby Panthers junior and St Thomas of Canterbury College pupil, coming through the CRL age-group ranks before being scouted by the North Queensland Cowboys. Robert Burgin charted the 17-year-old son of Zimbabwean parents for this Queensland Rugby League story. Via Robert Burgin/QRL Media Three tries in his A Grade debut has…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.6
Each week the Red and Black Report will keep you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Kodi Nikorima was a late scratching from Brisbane’s line-up to take on the Warriors, but Aranui junior Jamayne Isaako had a blinder on the wing…
Read More‘WARRIORS MANIA’ SEES ORGANISERS CONSIDER AMI STADIUM EXTENSION
Media Release Ticket sales for the Christchurch match between the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Vodafone Warriors have skyrocketed after the recent string of Warriors victories and match organisers are now considering to expand the capacity of AMI Stadium to deal with the increased demand. Match organisers have been in discussion with Crusaders CEO…
Read MoreCANTERBURY CONNECTION: BRISBANE BRONCOS
A powerhouse virtually since entering the premiership in 1988 – winning six premierships in their first 19 seasons – the Brisbane Broncos traditionally avoided dipping into the New Zealand market until fairly recently. But there have been a handful of Canterbury rugby league products and Christchurch-born stars that have donned the maroon, gold and white…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.5
Each week the Red and Black Report will keep you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Burnham Chevaliers junior Jazz Tevaga made a strong impression off the bench once again as the Warriors spectacular start to the season continued, racking up…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.4
Each week the Red and Black Report will keep you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Burnham Chevaliers junior Jazz Tevaga continues to make the most of his recall to the Warriors’ first-grade line-up, topping the team’s tackle count from the…
Read MoreTEVAGA EAGER TO GET BACK TO CHRISTCHURCH ROOTS
Media Release Warriors utility Jazz Tevaga says the match against the Manly Sea Eagles in Christchurch on June 9 will be a special occasion for him and his family. But Tevaga also knows he will have to bring a lot more gear than he would usually take to away matches. “I am sure the cousins…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.3
Each week the Red and Black Report will keep you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Aranui Eagles junior Jamayne Isaako was the hero of Brisbane’s dramatic 9-7 win over Wests Tigers on Friday night. Playing in just his fourth NRL game,…
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