ST THOMAS’ NATIONALS TRIUMPH A LANDMARK MOMENT FOR YOUTH RUGBY LEAGUE

The euphoria surrounding St Thomas of Canterbury College’s historic New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament triumph on Sunday is still fresh. From an epic 12-6 victory over renowned rugby league powerhouse St Paul’s College in the final at Auckland’s Bruce Pulman Park, to emotional post-match celebrations and a stirring haka at Christchurch Airport upon their return…

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PAT SMITH’S ENDURING LEGACY

Most know the Pat Smith Trophy is the greatest prize in Canterbury Rugby League, but how much do you know about the man it is named after? As the silverware is polished up and prepared to be awarded for the 57th time on Sunday, to either Linwood or Hornby after the Men’s Premiership decider on…

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CRL WEEKEND PREVIEW

WEEKEND PREVIEW – JULY 8-10 Canterbury Rugby League’s 14s and 16s youth night competitions are taking a two-week break, but there’s plenty to look forward to this weekend on the representative front. Canterbury’s 14s, 16s and 18s boys teams will be aiming to emulating their girls counterparts brilliant efforts in retaining their South Island titles…

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Exciting Bulls Announcement

Exciting Bulls News Canterbury Rugby League wish to advise that Jed Lawrie has been re-appointed as the Head Coach for the Canterbury Bulls 2023 Campaign. Jed had a successful first season in 2022 where he took the Bull’s to the National Men’s Premiership Grand Final. Jed will be assisted by Andrew Auimatagi and Louis Fanene.…

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Exciting Announcement!!!

Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) are excited to announce their latest naming rights sponsorship agreement with NZ MEP Fabrications. This sponsorship is specific to CRL Referees. NZ MEP Fabrications and Future BIM Pacifica Managing Director Darren Littlewood says, “it is with excitement that NZ MEP Fabrications and Future BIM Pacifica partner with Canterbury Rugby League to…

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Canterbury 14s Girls Squad

Canterbury Rugby League are pleased to announce the following players have been selected in the Canterbury 14s Girls Red and Black squads.  These squads will play in the Southern Zone Tournament being held 10th/11th July, Christchurch. Training: 6pm, Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th, Brookside Park Any player who is unavailable for the tournament or cannot…

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Canterbury 16s Girls squad

Canterbury Rugby League are pleased to announce the following players have been selected in the Canterbury 16s Girls squad to play in the Southern Zone Tournament being held 10th/11th July, Christchurch. First Training: 5pm Tuesday 28th June, Ngā Puna Wai Any player who is unavailable for the tournament or cannot make this training, should get in contact…

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Canterbury 18s Boys Squad

Canterbury Rugby League are pleased to announce the following players have been selected in the Canterbury 18s Boys wider squad. 20 players will be selected from this squad to play in the Southern Zone Tournament being held 16-18th July, Christchurch. First Training: 6pm Tuesday 21st June, Ngā Puna Wai Any player who is unavailable for the tournament…

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