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Canterbury Rugby League is thrilled to celebrate our partnership with Isaac Group, who have come onboard as a sponsor to support the game’s grassroots in 2026. Concentrating predominantly on youth programmes, Isaac Group’s contribution provides invaluable support to one of rugby league’s most crucial areas. “CRL are delighted to have Isaac Group come on as…

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’s and QRL’s competitions, as well as the NRL’s Round 18, the opening weekend of the NRLW and the…

Linwood Keas and Eastern Eagles sealed their positions in the top two with a fortnight of the regular season remaining, while Halswell Hornets gave their finals hopes a massive boost in a high-scoring Round 12 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership. The unbeaten Keas effectively wrapped up another Massetti Cup success with…

In less than a year, John and Jahnea Tafua have watched their daughter and son debut in the world’s best rugby league club competitions – and a third offspring is on track to join them in the seasons ahead. Linwood Keas hooker Makaia Tafua earned his maiden NRL call-up for the Warriors against Cronulla three…

Just three rounds of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas regular season remain – and this Saturday’s showdown between Papanui Tigers and Halswell Hornets shapes as do or die for both clubs in the finals race. Meanwhile, Linwood Keas and Eastern Eagles will all but seal first- and second-place Massetti Cup finishes with home wins…

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’s and QRL’s competitions, as well as the NRL’s Round 17 and the latest round of matches from the…

Linwood Keas and Eastern Eagles cemented their top-two status in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership, while Riccarton Knights also landed a crucial victory in a tight race for the finals. Meanwhile, Linwood Keas ended Hornby Panthers’ unbeaten start to the CRL Happy Hire Women’s Premiership in Round 7 and Eastern Eagles knocked…

With only four rounds of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership remaining, the heat cranks up in Round 11 with Halswell Hornets facing a daunting home assignment, a second-versus-third clash on the West Coast and a vital opportunity for Riccarton Knights to get back in the winner’s circle. Currently outside the top four…

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’s competitions, as well as the NRL’s Round 16 and the latest round of matches from the Super League…

Greymouth Greyhounds moved into outright third in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership after a nail-biting win, while Linwood Keas and Eastern Eagles consolidated the top two positions with more emphatic victories in Round 10. The Greyhounds held on 28-26 in a seesawing thriller against Hornby Panthers at Leslie Park, giving the club…