Womens
CRL 2023 CLUB WRAP: ROUND 3
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…
Read MoreCANTERBURY WOMEN GEARING UP FOR HUGE 2023 SEASON
The 2023 Canterbury Rugby League Women’s Premiership kicks off this Sunday, with Sydenham Swans, Woolston Rams, Eastern Eagles and Burnham Chevaliers all aiming to knock defending champs Linwood Keas off their perch. It’s the third straight season these five clubs have vied for the title, following the COVID-condensed 2020 campaign. In Round 1, the Eagles…
Read MoreBIG CHANGES FOR EXCITING 2023 CRL CLUB SEASON
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,…
Read MoreCANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE 2022 AWARD WINNERS
The complete list of award winners from Canterbury Rugby League’s 2022 Prizegiving, held at Halswell Rugby League Clubrooms on Friday, November 14. Competition & Grand Final Awards H B Rogers Cup 17/18s Grade Round Robin Winners Halswell Hornets Terry Cox Memorial Trophy 17/18s Grade Grand Final Winners Linwood Keas Presidents Trophy Presidents 10 a…
Read MoreKEAS RUN DOWN SWANS TO TAKE OUT WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL
Linwood Keas clinched their first CRL Women’s Premiership since 2018 with a 22-20 over two-time defending champs Sydenham Swans in a grand final thriller at Nga Puna Wai. Trailing by 10 points with 14 minutes remaining, the Keas scored the last three tries of the decider to snatch the title. Swans forward Janaya Mata crashed…
Read MoreKEAS OUT TO THWART SWANS’ PREMIERSHIP THREE-PEAT
Sydenham Swans are gearing up for a historic three-peat in the CRL Women’s Premiership grand final on Sunday – but table-topping Linwood Keas represent a serious roadblock to the feat in what is shaping as an epic climax to the 2022 season. The Swans carved out emphatic grand final wins over Woolston Rams in the…
Read MoreCRL 2022 – ROUND 12 WRAP
A top-of-the-table showdown finished in a nail-biting draw, while Hornby Panthers landed a crucial blow in the top-four race as the CRL Bartercard Men’s Premiership regular season gets down to the business end. Tough conditions across the city for the Massetti Cup Round 12 fixtures set the scene for three gripping, close-fought and low-scoring encounters.…
Read MoreCRL 2022 – ROUND 11 WRAP
The race for CRL Bartercard Mens’ Premiership finals spots tightened up with fast-finishing Hornby Panthers nabbing a crucial win and Northern Bulldogs going down convincingly at home in Round 11 of the Massetti Cup. Meanwhile, Linwood Keas, Halswell Hornets and Eastern Eagles consolidated the top three places on the table with big victories. Hornby outlasted…
Read MoreCRL 2022 – ROUND 10 WRAP
The Massetti Cup’s top four teams all chalked up Round 10 victories on Saturday, leaving Hornby Panthers and Riccarton Knights with plenty of work to do to force their way into the CRL Bartercard Men’s Premiership playoffs with four weeks of the regular season remaining. A late surge from Eastern delivered another blow to Hornby’s…
Read MoreCRL 2022 – ROUND 9 WRAP
Hornby Panthers launched a late comeback to claim a vital last-gasp win in Round 9 of the Bartercard CRL Men’s Premiership, while Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets consolidated their top-two Massetti Cup standing with convincing results on Saturday. Riccarton Knights were on course for a momentous victory at Crosbie Park when they led the Panthers…
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