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ROCHELLE MACPHERSON’S LIFE MEMBERSHIP A TRIBUTE TO CRL’S BACKBONE

Few people in Canterbury Rugby League circles are as unassuming as Rochelle Macpherson. Fewer still have dedicated as much time to overseeing and fostering the game – or are as deserving of life membership of the organisation. Long-serving CRL Executive Assistant and Office Manager Macpherson was awarded the honour at...
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WALLY WILSON’S LIFETIME IN RUGBY LEAGUE RECOGNISED WITH CRL HONOUR

Linwood and Canterbury legend, and former New Zealand Test player Wally Wilson – one of our game’s longest and most dedicated servants – was made a life member of Canterbury Rugby League at tonight’s AGM. Awarded life membership by the Keas last year, Wilson was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal...
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CRL ROUND 8 CLUB WRAP: CRUCIAL WINS FOR HORNETS, KEAS AND KNIGHTS

Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets retained a share of top spot in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men's Premiership, while third-placed Riccarton Knights opened up a handy buffer on the bottom half of the competition after the trio grabbed Round 8 victories.  The Hornets became the first team in...
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CRL ROUND 8 CLUB PREVIEW: IN-FORM HORNETS SET FOR WEST COAST TREK

Round 8 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership sees in-form Halswell Hornets make the journey over Arthur’s Pass to take on Greymouth Greyhounds, as well as pivotal showdowns at Wainoni Park and Crosbie Park. The Hornets are coming off consecutive wins over perennial heavyweights Hornby (17-10) and...
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SPORT CANTERBURY REPORT REVEALS RUGBY LEAGUE AS 2024’S TOP GROWTH SPORT

Sport Canterbury’s annual Sport Report has uncovered an outstanding result for rugby league in the region, revealing our game as the biggest growth sport in Canterbury in 2024. Canterbury Rugby League’s clubs’ memberships increased by 631 participants last year – a rise of 21.5 percent. Rugby league topped the Sport...
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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.15

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 and Super League.   NRL Halswell Hornets junior Tanner Stowers-Smith –...
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CRL ROUND 7 CLUB WRAP: RESULT REVERSALS IN CRL WHITHEAD PLUMBING & GAS MEN’S PREMIERSHIP

For the second week in a row in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership, three teams gained revenge for early-season losses – with Halswell Hornets, Riccarton Knights and Eastern Eagles all carving out crucial Round 7 home victories. The Eagles claimed a huge scalp in notching their first...
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CRL ROUND 7 CLUB PREVIEW: HORNETS AND KEAS RESUME RIVALRY, WOMEN’S TRIPLE-HEADER AT NGĀ PUNA WAI

The seventh round of the 2025 CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership features three home teams seeking revenge for losses on the road five weeks ago. Meanwhile, all three CRL Bartercard Women’s Premiership fixtures will be held at Ngā Puna Wai on Sunday. Coming off a rousing 17-10 win...
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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.14

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NRL, the NSWRL and QRL’s senior and junior competitions.   NRL The Dolphins got back in...
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CRL ROUND 6 CLUB WRAP: KEAS TAKE OUTRIGHT LEAD, EAGLES SECURE FIRST POINT IN STUNNING COMEBACK

Linwood Keas have gone clear at the top of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership after a successful Thacker Shield defence amid a thrilling round of matches, while a trio of 2024 heavyweights kicked off the CRL Bartercard Women’s Premiership in style. Linwood fought back from a halftime...
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CRL ROUND 6 CLUB PREVIEW: WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP GETS UNDERWAY, THACKER SHIELD ON THE LINE AFTER LAST WEEK’S WASHOUT

After last week’s weather bomb forced the postponement of the weekend’s senior football, Canterbury Rugby League’s senior competitions return on Saturday and Sunday – including Round 6 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership and the belated start to the CRL Bartercard Women’s Premiership. Linwood Keas will put...
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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.12

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League juniors featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. A host of Canterbury products were in action in the latest round of the NRL, the NSWRL and QRL’s senior and junior competitions, and the European Super League.   NRL...
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