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Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls primed to take finals fight to Auckland rivals
The Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls head to Auckland this weekend on a two-game mission, striving to carry off the NZRL National Premiership title for the first time since 2014. It’s another arduous schedule for the red-and-blacks, facing Auckland Vulcans in the semis on Saturday followed by another fixture on...
Canterbury trio drive Bulldogs’ bid for Jersey Flegg grand final glory
A trio of Canterbury products are set to play a major role in Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs’ pursuit of the Jersey Flegg Cup title as they prepare to line up in Saturday’s grand final against Penrith Panthers. Northern Bulldogs five-eighth Bronson Reuben, Linwood Keas winger Chelden Hayward and Hornby Panthers centre Sosaia...
Kiwi Ferns duo renew coaching partnership for Sidekick Chartered Accountants Canterbury Bulls 18s Boys’ NYT campaign
Head coach Sommer Te Kahu and assistant coach Charntay Poko are preparing to guide the Sidekick Chartered Accountants Canterbury Bulls 18s Boys team into the 2026 NZRL National Youth Tournament, which gets underway in Auckland on Sunday. The squad originally selected featured 11 members of the Te Kahu-coached Canterbury Bulls...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.33
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 weekend’s NRL, NRLW, NSWRL and Super League finals matches. Have we missed anyone? Email will@crfl.co.nz to let us...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EDWARDS’ LATE TRY STUNS AUCKLAND
Following the Trillo Metals Men's Canterbury Bulls' successful weekend Ngā Puna Wai retaining the South Island title and ahead of next week's trip to Auckland for the NZRL National Premiership semis and final, Flashback Friday relives a famous, drought-breaking win by the red-and-blacks over our archrivals from the north. Canterbury...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.32
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 weekend’s NRL and NSWRL finals matches, the last round of the NRLW and Super League regular seasons. Have...
Home where the heart is for Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls in South Island tournament
The Trillo Metals Men’s Canterbury Bulls are aiming to make home ground advantage count at Ngā Puna Wai this weekend – and they want a sea of red and black in the Trillo Metals Stand and on the embankment for the NZRL Men’s Premiership South Island tournament. Wellington Orcas, Otago...
Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls primed for Hawke’s Bay tournament campaign
The Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls make their way to Hawke’s Bay today in preparation for the NZRL Sky Sport National Women’s Premiership. The revamped weekend tournament format will see the team play five matches (of two 25-minute halves) across two days at Mitre 10 Park in Hastings. It’s a...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.31
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 NRL, NRLW, NSWRL, QRL and Super League matches. Have we missed anyone? Email will@crfl.co.nz...
Vale Jim Fisher
Canterbury Rugby League is mourning the loss of another of its most esteemed players, following the passing of Kiwi #423, Jim Fisher, aged 85. The Linwood, Addington and Eastern Suburbs hooker-prop's death comes just days after that of Canterbury and New Zealand teammate Mocky Brereton. A New Zealand tourist to...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.30
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 NRL, NRLW, NSWRL, QRL and Super League matches. Have we missed anyone? Email will@crfl.co.nz...
Vale Mocky Brereton
Canterbury Rugby League mourns the loss of one our game's greatest-ever players, Kiwi #466, Canterbury captain and prolific tryscoring winger Maurice 'Mocky' Brereton, who has passed away aged 79. Brereton made his New Zealand debut from West Coast in 1969 before embarking a record-breaking decade on the Canterbury Rugby League...
