Rep Teams
SUI PAUARAISA NAMED IN KIWI FERNS WIDER SQUAD
Canterbury’s Masuisuimatamaalii Tauasa Pauaraisa has been named in the Kiwi Ferns wider squad, which was announced at the conclusion of the NZRL National Women’s Tournament in Auckland on Monday. Via NZRL Following a blockbuster final at NZRL’s National Women’s Tournament, the Kiwi Ferns wider squad has been named ahead of preparations for the Kiwi Ferns, Kiwis…
Read MoreNZRL NATIONAL WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT – DAY 2 WRAP
Plagued by torrential rain and gail force winds, day two of the National Women’s Tournament at Cornwall Park brought plenty of spills, thrills and moments of brilliance. In what will be a repeat of last year’s final, the Counties Manukau Stingrays will come up against the Akarana Falcons in hopes of securing their ninth successive…
Read MoreEAST REGAIN SHIELD FROM FAST-FINISHING WEST
East regained crosstown supremacy with a 24-22 victory over West at Canterbury Agricultural Park on Saturday. West claimed a historic golden point win in the reinstated rep fixture last year – East had won all four previous encounters from 2008-11. But East, consisting of players from Linwood, Northern, Celebration and Aranui, powered out to a…
Read MoreNZRL NATIONAL WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT – DAY 1 WRAP
Defending champions, Counties Manukau Stingrays and the Akarana Falcons have once again marked their territory at day one of the National Women’s Tournament at Cornwall Park. Standings after day one below: Saturday’s action sees Counties at the top of Pool A on four points after two big wins against the Wellington Orcas (28-0) and Wai-Coa-Bay…
Read MoreUPDATED EAST V WEST TEAMS
Confirmed and updated squads for Canterbury Rugby League East v West representative fixture, kick-off at 2pm, Saturday, June 2 at Canterbury Agricultural Park. EAST Klayton Waikato Muipu Nati Rawiri Maniapoto-Pakai Will Yeow Nick Wain Longe Fa’alilo Toi Sepuloni Jiordan Fidow-Kele Mikaele Pilimai Lui Ah Tong Thoren Fidow-Kele Travis Pokai Antonio Lemalu Junior Peneli Abraham Fonomoa…
Read MoreEAST V WEST TEAMS ANNOUNCED
Canterbury Rugby League, in conjunction with Rockcote Canterbury Bulls coach Andrew Auimatagi, Bulls assistant coach Jed Lawrie and independent selector Mike Linton, are pleased to announce the following players have been selected for the East v West representative fixture to be played at 2pm, Saturday, June 2 at Canterbury Agricultural Park. Congratulations to all players…
Read MoreCANTERBURY WOMEN’S SQUAD ANNOUNCED
Canterbury Rugby League is pleased to announce the following 22 players have been selected in the Canterbury Women’s team for the NZRL National Women’s Tournament, to be held at Auckland’s Cornwall Park on Queen’s Birthday weekend, June 2-4. The squad was selected by new Canterbury Women’s coach, Tom Ball. Congratulations to all players named and…
Read MoreBumper Weekend of Rep Action at Wainoni Park
It’s been a bumper month for representative rugby league in New Zealand, with the National Premiership and Championship competitions wrapping up on Saturday, and the Youth Nationals 15s and 17s tournaments taking place in Rotorua this week. The South Island Scorpions 15s finished their outstanding campaign in fifth, while the Scorpions 17s contest the final…
Read MoreMichael Butson leads Canterbury to representative rugby league win
Former Melbourne Storm junior Michael Butson staked a claim for Canterbury Bulls selection after leading the Canterbury representative rugby league team to a good win over a young Auckland combination. A late try to Aranui Eagles centre Vinnie Paul earned Canterbury a 26-20 victory over the Auckland Vulcans 21s at Christchurch’s A and P Showgrounds on Monday. Bulls coach…
Read MoreAuimatagi excited to blood youngsters against Vulcans
Canterbury Bulls coach Andrew Auimatagi sees Monday’s clash between a Canterbury selection and an Auckland Vulcans Under-21s combination as an ideal opportunity to blood some young players into the representative system, while also rewarding early-season club form. The two big movers in the 2016 Massetti Cup, Northern Bulldogs and Hornby Panthers, are well represented with…
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