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Linwood Keas kept their unbeaten record intact with a Friday night victory at Ngā Puna Wai, Hornby Panthers took out another Westside derby thriller and Riccarton Knights opened their 2023 premiership account in a close-fought sixth round of the Massetti Cup. The Keas and Eagles were locked 10-all at halftime at the home of Canterbury…

YOUTH WRAP – MAY 1-3 Canterbury Rugby League’s youth night competitions got underway this week, with the region’s 14s, 16s and 18s boys club teams heading out under lights at Ngā Puna Wai and Avonhead Park. The 16s boys kicked youth footy off for 2023 on Monday. Linwood Keas made an early statement courtesy of…

Linwood Keas remain unbeaten at the top of the CRL Mens’ Premiership table after five rounds, while Hornby Panthers bounced back in impressive style and Halswell Hornets moved to outright third with a fast-finishing win in Round 5 of the Massetti Cup. The Keas overcame a plucky Riccarton Knights outfit 34-16 at Linwood Park in…

Saturday’s CRL grand final rematch double-header at Linwood Park finished one win apiece to the Keas and Panthers. Meanwhile, the Eagles chalked up convincing Round 4 wins in both men’s grades, it was a mixed afternoon for the Hornets and Bulldogs, the Greyhounds celebrated a Thacker Shield triumph on the West Coast, and both 2022…

Convincing wins from unbeaten perennial heavyweights Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers in Round 3 have set up a blockbuster CRL Men’s Premiership grand final rematch next weekend, while Eastern Eagles opened their Massetti Cup account with a tough win at Kaiapoi. In a Ngā Puna Wai try-fest, the Keas crossed 11 times against Halswell Hornets…

The 2023 Canterbury Rugby League club season is just about upon us – a week earlier than usual – and there’s plenty of changes and exciting initiatives for players, coaches, clubs and their supporters to wrap their heads around. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Saturday’s opening round of matches. MASSETTI CUP Firstly,…