DISABILITY NO BARRIER TO RUGBY LEAGUE

By Bruce Cross PDRLNZ Board Member Physical Disability Rugby League continues to grow. The Vodafone Warriors and I put up a trophy, and last November, Physical Disability Rugby League New Zealand, hosted an inaugural International tournament – the Auckland PDRL Nines. The tournament involved the Tigers, Rabbitohs, Roosters and Manly, as well as New Zealand,…

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SEA EAGLES SKYPE WITH HAEATA STUDENTS

Lucky students received the opportunity to quiz some Manly Sea Eagles stars on Monday at a Q & A Skype session at Haeata Community Campus. Players including Lewis Brown, Martin Taupau, Taniela Paseka and Frank Winterstein were asked the tough questions by kids as they look forward to the Sea Eagles’ visit in two weeks’…

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Canterbury Rugby League Senior Prizegiving Award Winners

A full rundown of the award winners from the 2016 Canterbury Rugby League Senior Prizegiving night, held at Hornby Workingmen’s Club on Friday, October 28. CLUB Presidents 10-a-side: Sydenham Swans Preseason Challenge Cup: Linwood Keas Division Two Parata Shield – Grand Final winners: Hornby Panthers Division One Kidd Mitchell Cup: Shirley Hawks Division One Old…

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PRESS RELEASE: CRL appoints CEO

PRESS RELEASE Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) announces the appointment of Ms Shane Collins to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Shane was a New Zealand Hockey representative between 1985-1993 and attended the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. After an illustrious career in the New Zealand Police, Shane undertook post graduate study, culminating in her being conferred…

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NORTHERN BULLDOGS 2106 SEASON PREVIEW

Northern Bulldogs

Coming off consecutive wooden spoons and a winless 2015 season, a promising pre-season campaign has signalled the beginning of a new era for the proud Bulldogs. Coach:  Te Hira Niha Last season: 8th (lost 13, drew 1) Pre-season: “We’ve been getting good numbers at training and everyone’s fitting in well. We had a good win…

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