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CRL FINALS WEEK 1 CLUB PREVIEW: KEAS HEED LAST YEAR’S LESSONS AS GREYHOUNDS PREPARE FOR HISTORIC DEBUT
The 2025 CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership playoffs get underway on Saturday with a CRL Happy Hire Grand Final Day qualifier at Linwood Park and an elimination final at Crosbie Park. Perennial heavyweights Linwood Keas finished six points clear of the field to add another Massetti Cup success to the Thacker Shield that…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.22
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 NRL, NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and the European Super League, as well as the NRLW and NSWRL Women’s…
Read MoreCRL ROUND 13 CLUB WRAP: GREYHOUNDS PIP PANTHERS FOR HISTORIC FINALS SPOT
Greymouth Greyhounds have qualified for the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership finals series in just their second season in the top grade – at the expense of defending champs Hornby Panthers in a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Massetti Cup. The Greyhounds did their part in the final regular season round by overwhelming…
Read MoreCRL ROUND 13 CLUB PREVIEW: FRANTIC FINAL-ROUND SCRAMBLE FOR PLAYOFF PLACES
The 2025 CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership is set for a thrilling regular-season conclusion this Saturday, with only first and last spots on the Massetti Cup ladder locked in heading into the final round. Five points clear at the top of the table, Linwood Keas have already sewn up another Massetti Cup success…
Read MoreRED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.21
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 NRL, NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and the European Super League, as well as the opening round of the…
Read MoreCRL ROUND 12 CLUB WRAP: PANTHERS ON THE PROWL AS KNIGHTS CHARGE TO SECOND
The CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership ladder has received a shake-up with one round of the regular season remaining, with Linwood Keas sealing another Massetti Cup success, Riccarton Knights moving into second spot and Hornby Panthers putting one foot in the finals door after a trio of tight encounters on Saturday. The Keas…
Read MoreCRL ROUND 10 CLUB WRAP: KEAS AND HORNETS BREAK CLEAR ON WILD WEEKEND
Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets have made a break on the Massetti Cup field after dramatic Saturday afternoon of CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership action, while Greymouth Greyhounds snapped a win drought in convincing style on the West Coast. A remarkable second-half comeback carried the ladder-leading Keas to a 28-18 victory over Hornby…
Read MoreCRL ROUND 10 CLUB PREVIEW: PANTHERS, KNIGHTS AND GREYHOUNDS PREPARE FOR CRUNCH HOME ASSIGNMENTS
CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership moves into Round 10 with second spot going on the line at Crosbie Park, a heavyweight showdown at Leslie Park and a crunch game on the West Coast. After getting a two-point break on the competition with last week’s 14-6 Thacker Shield-retaining victory over Riccarton Knights, Linwood Keas…
Read MoreCRL ROUND 9 CLUB WRAP: KEAS GO CLEAR AS EAGLES ROLL HORNETS
Winter conditions restricted the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership Round 9 schedule to two matches – but there was no shortage of low-scoring drama amid the chill at Halswell Domain and Linwood Park. Hornby Panthers’ trip to the West Coast to take on Greymouth Greyhounds was cancelled due to road conditions on Arthur’s…
Read MoreCRL ROUND 9 CLUB PREVIEW: KNIGHTS, GREYHOUNDS LOOK TO LEAPFROG OPPONENTS
Following the King’s Birthday weekend break, the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership resumes with three massive Round 9 clashes at Halswell Domain, Linwood Park and Wingham Park. With five rounds remaining, every team remains in finals contention and the race for the Massetti Cup as minor premiers is incredibly tight. Halswell Hornets, riding…
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