CRL Rd 5 Preview: Unbeaten Keas head to the Coast as Hornets and Panthers search for form reversal at home

A trip to the West Coast looms for Linwood Keas in Round 5 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership, while Halswell Hornets and Hornby Panthers both have crucial home assignments in their sights. Meanwhile, the Keas get their CRL Happy Hire Women’s Premiership campaign underway against impressive opening-round winners the Panthers. Greymouth…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.14

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s and Britain’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NSWRL and QRL competitions, as well as NRL Round 10. Have we missed anyone? Email will@crfl.co.nz to let us…

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CRL Rd 4 Wrap: Linwood stays unbeaten in men’s comp, Hornby women produce huge first-up result

Linwood Keas made an emphatic statement, Eastern Eagles continued their roll and Riccarton Knights got back in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership winner’s circle in Round 4. Meanwhile, Hornby Panthers rolled the defending champs to kick off the 2026 CRL Happy Hire Women’s Premiership’s opening round in style. The Keas maintained their…

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CRL Happy Hire Women’s Premiership all set for 2026 kick-off

Canterbury Rugby League is proud to announce marquee and event equipment rental company Happy Hire as naming rights sponsor for this season’s CRL Women’s Premiership. The 2026 CRL Happy Hire Women’s Premiership gets underway this Sunday, May 10. “Canterbury Rugby League is excited to have Happy Hire as naming rights sponsor for the CRL senior…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.13

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s and Britain’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NSWRL and QRL competitions, as well as NRL Round 9 and the weekend’s Super League action from the UK.…

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CRL Rd 3 Preview: GF rematch headlines Saturday’s schedule

The third round of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership features a trip to the West Coast for Hornby Panthers, a clash between two impressive Round 2 winners at Halswell Domain and a grand final rematch at Crosbie Park. The Panthers and Greymouth Greyhounds are both striving to open their Massetti Cup account…

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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.12

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s and Britain’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NSWRL and QRL competitions, as well as NRL Round 8 and the weekend’s Super League action from the UK.…

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