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COACH WILSON HAILS SCORPIONS 15S’ ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST THE ODDS
The Southern Zone Scorpions 15s’ effort to reach the NZRL National Youth Tournament final for the first time last week was a monumental achievement by any measure, but coach Walter Wilson has revealed the full extent of the odds the team overcame to stun the North Island big guns. The 16-year-old age group in Canterbury…
Read MoreRECOGNITION FOR SCORPIONS 15s PLAYERS AND STAFF TEMPERS FINAL LOSS
The sting of a 16-14 defeat to Auckland Vulcans in the NZRL National Youth Tournament final took little away from Southern Zone Scorpions 15s’ watershed campaign in Rotorua. Reaching the decider for the first time, the Scorpions reeled in a 10-0 halftime deficit and stormed into the lead after quick back-to-back tries from lock Uriah…
Read MoreSCORPIONS 15s SURGE INTO NATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT FINAL
The Southern Zone Scorpions will face Auckland Vulcans in the 15s final of the NZRL National Youth Tournament in Rotorua on Friday. The Scorpions surged into the decider, which kicks off at 12.30pm at Puketawhero Park, courtesy of a 22-12 victory over Akarana Falcons 15s in a hard-fought semi-final on Thursday. The Scorpions 15s opened…
Read MoreNATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT – DAY THREE WRAP
Semi-Finalists have been found in each grade for the 2018 NZRL Youth Nationals in Rotorua. In the 15s grade, the Counties Manukau Stingrays booked their spot after outmuscling rivals Akarana 24-8 to top Pool A. The Stingray’s forwards outmuscled the Falcons throughout the match, with Navajo Doyle and Savelio Fisiiloi standouts for them. In the…
Read MoreNATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT – DAY TWO WRAP
Via NZRL Media Akarana centre Naufahu Whyte proved why he’s one of the most talked about players at this tournament, after scoring five tries for the Falcons in their 30-18 win against the Central Vipers. Despite taking an early lead, the Falcons were made to work hard for the victory, with the Mid Central boys…
Read MoreCANTERBURY PRODUCTS FEATURE IN KIWIS, FERNS AND JUNIOR KIWIS SQUADS
It’s a proud day for Canterbury Rugby League, with Sui Pauaraisa named to make her Kiwi Ferns debut, Jordan Riki chosen in the Junior Kiwis squad, and Jamayne Isaako and Kodi Nikorima retained for the Kiwis ahead of New Zealand’s triple-header against its Australian counterparts on October 13 at Mount Smart Stadium. New Zealand has…
Read MoreNZ RESIDENT 18S TEAM NAMED
Following trials on the weekend, the New Zealand Resident 18s have been named to take on the TOA Samoa U18s on 6 October at Pulman Park. The 18-strong team includes two players from last year’s New Zealand 18s team who took on the Australian Schoolboys, Tyler Slade and Paul Turner, who have also been named…
Read MoreKIWIS AND JUNIOR KIWIS WIDER SQUADS ANNOUNCED
Via NZRL Media Today, both rookie and veteran New Zealand rugby league stars get recognition for their performances in the 2018 season with the announcement of the Kiwis and Junior Kiwis wider squads. Kiwis Head Coach Michael Maguire and Junior Kiwis Head Coach Ezra Howe have collaborated in consultation with the Kiwis selection panel consisting…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH LE SPORTSWEAR
Canterbury Rugby League is excited to welcome LE (Limited Edition) Sportswear to its family of sponsors, taking over as CRL’s official apparel partner. Brisbane-based LE Sportswear will manufacture and supply a new strip for the Rockcote Canterbury Bulls ahead of their 2018 NZRL National Premiership campaign, as well as a new strip for Canterbury Rugby…
Read MoreCANTERBURY 15s SQUAD FOR SOUTHERN ZONE TOURNAMENT
Canterbury Rugby League invite the following players to attend a Canterbury 15yrs Player and Parents Meeting at the Halswell Hornets Rugby League Clubrooms on Monday 25th June at 6pm. This meeting will give players and parents information around the opportunity to be considered for the final team of 20, to represent Canterbury in the Southern…
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