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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EDWARDS’ LATE TRY STUNS AUCKLAND

Ahead of the SENZ Canterbury Bulls’ opening NZRL National Premiership clash with Counties Manukau Stingrays on Saturday at Ngā Puna Wai, Flashback Friday relives a famous, drought-breaking win by the red-and-blacks over our archrivals from the north. Canterbury had only defeated Auckland three times in more than three-quarters of a...
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SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS PRIMED FOR NZRL NATIONAL PREMIERHSIP CHARGE

Less than two weeks after another Pat Smith Trophy Challenge grand final epic at Ngā Puna Wai, the SENZ Canterbury Bulls get their 2023 NZRL National Premiership campaign underway at the same venue against Counties Manukau Stingrays. The marquee showdown kicks off at 2pm and is part of a Ngā...
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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2023: EDITION NO.13

The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League products featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Aranui Eagles product Jamayne Isaako is on the cusp of history, sitting in the box seat to become the first player since Mal Meninga in 1990 to top the...
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KEAS PIP PANTHERS IN DRAMATIC PREMIERSHIP DECIDER

2023 Canterbury Rugby League Men's Grand Final between Hornby Panthers and Linwood Keas.Ngai Puna Wai, Christchurch, New Zealand15/08/20232023 Copyright Image: Matthew Musson/©MattyLouisPhotography Linwood Keas are CRL Men's Premiership champions again, consigning Hornby Panthers to more Grand Final heartbreak in a 16-14 cliff-hanger at Ngā Puna Wai....
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LINWOOD OUTLAST ASHBURTON TO RETAIN ISC CANTERBURY CUP

Linwood Keas secured their second success of the 2023 Happy Hire CRL Grand Final Day via a 20-10 win over Ashburton Barbarians in a gripping ISC Canterbury Cup decider. Ageless club legend Aga Fiso was named player of the match in the wake of the Keas' fast-finishing victory. The Keas...
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KEAS CLINCH BACK-TO-BACK WOMEN’S TRIUMPHS OVER GALLANT SWANS

2023 Canterbury Rugby League Women's Grand Final between Sydenham Swans and Linwood Keas.Ngai Puna Wai, Christchurch, New Zealand15/08/20232023 Copyright Image: Matthew Musson/©MattyLouisPhotography Linwood Keas have retained the CRL Women's Premiership courtesy of a 22-20 Grand Final victory over a valiant Sydenham Swans outfit - the same...
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TIGERS EDGE KNIGHTS IN EXTRA-TIME FOR DIVISION ONE TITLE

2023 Canterbury Rugby League Division 1 Grand Final.Ngai Puna Wai, Christchurch, New Zealand15/08/20232023 Copyright Image: Matthew Musson/©MattyLouisPhotography The 2023 Happy Hire CRL Grand Final Day kicked off with an absolute thriller at Ngā Puna Wai as Papanui Tigers pipped a resurgent Riccarton Knights 32-26 in extra-time...
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TRILLO METALS CANTERBURY WOMEN’S SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR NZRL PREMIERSHIP

The Trillo Metals Canterbury Women’s squad has been named for the upcoming NZRL National Premiership, which gets underway on September 2. The competition returns to its usual post-season place on the calendar after being held in March-April in 2022 in the wake of two COVID-interrupted rep seasons. Canterbury’s most recent...
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MORE GRAND FINAL HISTORY BECKONS FOR KEAS

Linwood Keas have rewritten the Canterbury Rugby League record books several times in recent years – and they can match the most dominant dynasty in CRL Grand Final history with another victory over fierce rivals Hornby Panthers on Sunday. Linwood’s run of five straight Pat Smith Trophy Challenge triumphs from...
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PANTHERS PRIMED TO REDRESS FINALS BALANCE AGAINST KEAS

Few clubs in the world of rugby league would be as familiar with one another as Hornby Panthers and Linwood Keas. The archrivals have met almost 30 times in the past eight seasons, while they are preparing to square off in the Pat Smith Trophy Challenge for the seventh time...
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SWANS FIND IDEAL MIX AHEAD OF GRAND FINAL SHOWDOWN

Sydenham Swans are banking on their blend of experienced premiership-winning stalwarts and exuberant first-timers to regain the CRL Women’s Premiership from Linwood Keas on Happy Hire Grand Final Day at Ngā Puna Wai on Sunday. Champions in 2020-21, the Swans were run down late in a 22-20 thriller in the...
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KEAS COMBAT LONG BREAK IN BID FOR BACK-TO-BACK WOMEN’S TITLES

By the time Linwood Keas run out onto Ngā Puna Wai for the CRL Women’s Premiership Grand Final to face Sydenham Swans, it will have been 42 days since their last game. A combination of weather cancellations, byes and defaults have conspired against the defending champions, who have also taken...
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