FLASHBACK FRIDAY: WARRIORS AND CANTERBURY PLAY TO PACKED SHOW GROUNDS

By Will Evans | February 13, 2026

Ahead of the One New Zealand Warriors’ first trial match of 2026 against Manly at McLean Park in Napier our first Flashback Friday of the year relives a landmark Christchurch encounter between the Canterbury provincial team and the fledgling Auckland Warriors. A record 12,811-strong crowd packed out the Addington Show Grounds as Warriors-mania gripped New…

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LIONHEARTED LEKA FAMILY ADD TO TRILLO METALS MEN’S CANTERBURY BULLS LEGACY

By Will Evans | September 6, 2025

An extension of a Canterbury rugby league representative family legacy is set to infuse some Disney-style magic into the Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls’ 2025 campaign. Engine-room stalwart Kyle Leka and playmaking younger brother Taniela will team up in the red-and-black jersey for the second straight year, while Kyle’s son, outside back Joel, has earned…

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CANTERBURY BULLS TEAMS TO REPRESENT REGION AT SENIOR AND YOUTH TOURNAMENTS IN 17-YEAR FIRST

By Will Evans | August 28, 2025

Canterbury’s representative players, coaches and volunteers are gearing up for a watershed collective campaign in September and October. Nine senior and youth teams – all carrying the Canterbury Bulls name in a notable initiative – will represent the region in upcoming tournaments. Along with the Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls and Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: WHITE AND MOHI EARN HISTORIC MĀORI SELECTION

By Will Evans | June 20, 2025

As we celebrate Matariki weekend, Flashback Friday revisits the historic selection of Canterbury duo Pat White and Mita Mohi for New Zealand Māori in 1962. Māori rugby league boasts a rich history dating back to 1908, when a squad made a historic tour of Australia – playing their first match just two days after the…

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NRL ANZAC DAY CLASH HERALDS END OF AN ERA FOR RUGBY LEAGUE PARK

By Will Evans | April 25, 2025

Tonight’s NRL Anzac Day showdown between the Warriors and Newcastle Knights at Apollo Projects Stadium shapes as the code’s likely farewell at the ground better known down the years as Addington Show Grounds or Rugby League Park. The 2018 men’s and women’s grand final double-header provided an unforgettable farewell to the spiritual home of rugby…

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CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE 2024: AN UNFORGETTABLE YEAR

By Will Evans | December 12, 2024 |

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on what has been an amazing year for rugby league in Canterbury. On and off the field, from junior to elite level, encompassing community-based initiatives, historic announcements and the return of Test football to our city, it’s hard to recall 12 months quite like it – and…

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CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE 2024 AWARDS

By Will Evans | November 1, 2024 |

The complete list of award winners from Canterbury Rugby League’s 2024 prizegiving, held at the Hornby Club on Friday, November 1. COMPETITION AWARDS Terry Cox Memorial Trophy (18s boys Grand Final winners): Hornby Panthers Presidents Trophy (Presidents 10s winners): Hornby Panthers Kidd-Mitchell Trophy (Division One Grand Final winners): Northern Bulldogs Carol Crozier Trophy (Canterbury Cup Round…

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AUIMATAGI RECEIVES KIWI FERNS COACHING STAFF CALL-UP

By Will Evans | October 8, 2024 |

Former Canterbury Bulls and CRL premiership-winning coach Andrew Auimatagi has been added to the Kiwi Ferns’ coaching staff for the upcoming Pacific Championships campaign. Named as an assistant to head coach Ricky Henry, Auimatagi’s momentous call-up comes just weeks after guiding St Thomas’ of Canterbury College to a second straight New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament…

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