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PROUD MAGPIES SWOOP FOR LONG-AWAITED PRESIDENTS TOURNAMENT TRIUMPH
The stereotype of magpies liking shiny things is a common misconception, but Addington Rugby League Club is unmistakably still basking in its capture of the Presidents 10s Tournament trophy for the first time. Addington Magpies capped a second straight unbeaten Presidents season by taking out the coveted 10s title in...
MAGNFICENT MILESTONES A POSITIVE OMEN FOR TRILLO METALS MEN’S CANTERBURY BULLS
The Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls head to Pukekohe for the NZRL National Men’s Premiership final against Counties Manukau Stingrays as distinct outsiders – but a sequence of significant milestones can provide extra inspiration this Sunday. This year marks a century since Canterbury’s maiden victory over Auckland, a 6-5 result...
TRILLO METALS CANTERBURY BULLS DO THE DOUBLE IN WELLINGTON
The Trillo Metals Men's and Women's Canterbury Bulls teams came away from their hit-and-run mission to Wellington with a win apiece against the Orcas at Rugby League Park. Sealing a place in the NZRL National Men's Premiership final, the Trillo Metals Men's Canterbury Bulls completed a cleansweep of the competition's...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: CANTABRIANS IN NRL GRAND FINALS
Ahead of Sunday's night's NRL grand final between Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos, who will field Hornby Panthers product and 2024 Kiwis debutant Jordan Riki in the second-row, we recognise the 11 players from the Canterbury region that have previously featured on the game’s biggest stage. Bill Noonan – Canterbury-Bankstown...
TRILLO METALS CANTERBURY BULLS TEAMS SEARCHING FOR DOUBLE-HEADER DUBS IN WELLINGTON
Both Trillo Metals Canterbury Bulls squads head to the capital on Saturday for a double-header against Wellington Orcas. For the Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls, it’s an opportunity to finish an NZRL National Women’s Premiership campaign of momentous progress with a flourish. The undefeated Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls, meanwhile,...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.29
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 have been in action in the NRL, NRLW, NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and Queensland Cup finals series. NRL Hornby Panthers product...
TRILLO METALS CANTERBURY BULLS DOUBLE-HEADER GARNERS A WIN AND A LOSS
It was an afternoon of contrasts for the hosts at Ngā Puna Wai on Saturday as an unforgettable week-long festival of Canterbury Bulls rugby league wrapped up. The Trillo Metals Men's Canterbury Bulls took a huge step towards the NZRL National Men's Premiership final with a 30-20 victory over Otago...
NYT DAY 4 & 5: CANTERBURY BULLS 18S GIRLS SURGE TO THIRD-PLACE FINISH
An epic week at Ngā Puna Wai in Ōtautahi Christchurch for the NZRL National Youth Tournament wrapped up on Friday with the conclusion of the 16s and 18s Girls competitions. The Canterbury Bulls 18s Girls went agonisingly close to claiming a couple of big scalps in their last two pool...
TRILLO METALS CANTERBURY BULLS DOUBLE-HEADER WRAPS UP NGĀ PUNA WAI FESTIVAL OF RUGBY LEAGUE
One of the biggest weeks in Canterbury Rugby League’s modern history – and seven straight days of Canterbury Bulls teams in action at Ngā Puna Wai – concludes on Saturday with a massive provincial double-header. The Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls host Otago Whalers in a crunch NZRL National Men’s...
NYT DAY 3: BULLS 18S CLAIM HISTORIC TRIUMPH
Day three of the NZRL National Youth Tournament at Ngā Puna Wai will be remembered as red-letter day for Canterbury Rugby League, with an unforgettable final victory headlining outstanding results across the board. The Canterbury Bulls 16s Boys set the tone on Wednesday morning with a 30-16 victory over Auckland...
NYT DAY 2: BULLS 18S BOYS THROUGH TO FINAL, 16 BOYS EDGED IN SEMIS
The Canterbury Bulls 18s Boys are through to the NZRL National Youth Tournament final courtesy of a semi-final victory against Auckland Vulcans - reversing the result between the teams earlier on day two at Ngā Puna Wai. The Bulls 18s went down 12-10 to the Vulcans in their final pool...
NYT DAY 1: CANTERBURY BULLS BOYS GO UNBEATEN
The first NZRL National Youth Tournament to be staged in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 32 years is off to an outstanding start at Ngā Puna Wai - and the Canterbury Bulls 16s and 18s teams were among the strongest performers on an opening day that unfolded in dazzling spring conditions. The...
