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TRILLO METALS CANTERBURY WOMEN EDGED OUT BY WELLINGTON
For their second straight game in the 2023 NZRL National Women's Premiership, a late flurry of tries wasn't quite enough for the Trillo Metals Canterbury Women's team as they went down to Wellington Orcas 22-16 at Jerry Collins Park in Porirua on Sunday. Canterbury, coming off the bye, struck late...
SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS COME UP SHORT IN SOUTHERN DERBY
The SENZ Canterbury Bulls' tough NZRL National Premiership round-robin campaign has concluded with a 32-14 loss to Otago Whalers at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium. The red-hot Whalers scored six tries to three, turning a 16-8 halftime lead into a convincing victory that sealed a historic semi-final appearance and consigns the...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: JIMMY HAIG – OTAGO & CANTERBURY LEGEND
Ahead of Sunday's crunch NZRL National Premiership clash between Otago Whalers and SENZ Canterbury Bulls in Dunedin, Flashback Friday celebrates the only player to represent the Kiwis from both provinces - dual international and legendary halfback of the 1940s and '50s, Jimmy Haig. Haig was the first player to represent...
CRUNCH TIME FOR SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS IN DUNEDIN
The NZRL National Premiership Round 3 showdown between southern rivals Otago Whalers and the SENZ Canterbury Bulls doubles as a shootout for a semi-final spot. With both teams going winless through the opening fortnight of the competition, the victor in Sunday’s clash under the roof at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2023: EDITION NO.14
The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League products featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Although the Dolphins faded to finish their season NRL campaign in 13th spot, Aranui product Jamayne Isaako capped a career-best year with a host of accolades. He became the...
AUCKLAND VUCLANS TOO STRONG FOR SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS
The SENZ Canterbury Bulls have endured another tough afternoon at their Ngā Puna Wai base at the hands of an NZRL National Premiership heavyweight, going down 56-8 to a classy Auckland Vulcans side on Sunday. On the back of a 44-0 loss to Counties Manukau Stingrays in Round 1, the...
‘HONEST REFLECTION’ KEY TO SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS’ REBOUND HOPES
Putting a jarring 44-0 loss behind them – while simultaneously taking the harsh lessons dispensed by Counties Manukau Stingrays in their Round 1 fixture – will be central to the SENZ Canterbury Bulls opening their 2023 NZRL National Premiership account against Auckland Vulcans, according to assistant coach Andrew Auimatagi. The...
ST THOMAS’ NATIONALS TRIUMPH A LANDMARK MOMENT FOR YOUTH RUGBY LEAGUE
The euphoria surrounding St Thomas of Canterbury College’s historic New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament triumph on Sunday is still fresh. From an epic 12-6 victory over renowned rugby league powerhouse St Paul’s College in the final at Auckland's Bruce Pulman Park, to emotional post-match celebrations and a stirring haka at...
TRILLO METALS CANTERBURY WOMEN FALL JUST SHORT AFTER LATE FIGHT-BACK
The Trillo Metals Canterbury Women's team produced a gallant campaign-opening comeback against Counties Manukau Stingrays but ultimately came up just short, going down 24-18 at Ngā Puna Wai. After trailing 18-6 at halftime of the Sky Sport National Women's Premiership Round 1 clash, Canterbury scored three tries to one in...
SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS OVERWHELMED BY COUNTIES MANUKAU IN OPENER
Counties Manukau Stingrays have subjected the SENZ Canterbury Bulls to a tough start to their NZRL National Premiership campaign, powering to a 44-0 victory at Ngā Puna Wai. It was a promising start on both sides of the ball for the home side. There was an agonising missed opportunity when...
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...
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...
