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CRL Rd 9 Wrap: Keas and Eagles tighten grip on top two spots as finals race heats up
Eastern Eagles consolidated second spot with a second-half comeback on the road, Halswell Hornets celebrated Old Boys Day with a thrilling and vital win, and Linwood Keas continued their relentless charge to the Massetti Cup in Round 9 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership. Meanwhile, the Keas...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: HORNBY AND HALSWELL DUEL IN FOUR STRAIGHT GRAND FINALS
As neighbouring archrivals and 2024 grand final combatants Halswell Hornets and Hornby Panthers gear up for a vital CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men's Premiership Round 9 encounter at Halswell Domain, Flashback Friday revisits the period that created one of Canterbury Rugby League’s great club rivalries. Halswell gained premier status...
CRL Rd 9 Preview: Derbies, top-four showdowns and GF rematches in huge weekend
The second 2026 instalment of Canterbury Rugby League’s westside derby headlines Round 9 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership, while Riccarton Knights face a crucial home assignment as the finals race heats up and Papanui Tigers host the unbeaten competition leaders. Meanwhile, the fifth round of the...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.18
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 and QRL competitions, as well as the NRL’s Round 14 and the latest...
CRL Rd 8 Wrap: Knights, Greyhounds and Eagles grab crucial wins as finals race tightens
Riccarton Knights and Greymouth Greyhounds made important inroads on the Massetti Cup ladder as the race for the finals heats up, while Eastern Eagles consolidated second spot in Round 8 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership. In Round 4 of the CRL Happy Hire Women’s Premiership, last...
CRL Rd 8 Preview: Opening-round revenge on Eagles’, Panthers’ and Greyhounds’ agenda
We’re back with a full program of senior footy after a truncated King’s Birthday weekend schedule – and three CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership teams are out to reverse opening-round losses when they host their Round 8 fixtures. Eastern Eagles are out to atone at Wainoni Park against...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EASTERN SUBURBS INTERRUPTS PAPANUI DYNASTY
As Eastern Eagles prepare to avenge their Round 1 loss to Papanui Tigers in this weekend's CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership clash, Flashback Friday recalls one of the great grand final performances from Eastern Suburbs - the only blip in eight years of overwhelming Papanui dominance. Papanui won...
Janelle Riki-Waaka appointed CRL Board Chairperson
Canterbury Rugby League is pleased to announce Janelle Riki-Waaka as CRL Board Chairperson, as appointed by the Board following Wednesday’s AGM. Riki-Waaka has served as a CRL Board Director for four years – including a period as Vice Chairperson – and as Acting Chair since late-2025. Canterbury Rugby League’s first...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.17
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 and QRL competitions, as well as the NRL’s Round 12 and the latest...
CRL Rd 7 Wrap: Panthers off the mark while Keas take out top-of-the-table showdown
Hornby Panthers and Greymouth Greyhounds carved out much-needed home wins in Round 7 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing and Gas Men’s Premiership, while Linwood Keas kicked away late to win the highly-anticipated battle of the east and stay undefeated in 2026. The Panthers belatedly opened their season account with an...
Warriors seal landmark deal with St Thomas of Canterbury College
Via Warriors Media Powerful rugby league nursery St Thomas of Canterbury College and the One New Zealand Warriors have signed a breakthrough partnership providing a major boost for the club’s pathways system. The Warriors initially forged links with the Christchurch school as it emerged as a new rugby league force...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: CANTABRIANS IN THE CHALLENGE CUP FINAL
As Wigan and Hull KR prepare to face off in this weekend's Challenge Cup final at Wembley, Flashback Friday celebrates the history of Cantabrians featuring in British rugby league's greatest occasion. 1929: Len Mason was selected for New Zealand from Canterbury and played three Tests on the Kiwis' infamous 1926-27...
