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2026 Preview: Keas’ sights set on back-to-back success
Linwood Keas responded to missing out on CRL Grand Final Day for the first time in a decade in spectacular fashion last season, winning everything on offer on the 2025 Canterbury Rugby League calendar. The cabinet is fully restocked with the Thacker Shield, the Massetti Cup and the Pat Smith...
2026 Preview: Eagles eager to swoop on Premiership rivals
There’s an unmistakable buzz around Wainoni Park as Eastern Eagles gear up for what is shaping as a breakout CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership campaign. After missing the playoffs by a point in heartbreaking fashion during an admirable 2024 season, the Eagles dipped to the foot of the...
2026 Preview: Inside Papanui’s Premiership return
After last featuring in Canterbury Rugby League’s top tier in 2022, Papanui Tigers make an emotional return to the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership this season. The Tigers’ rich history stretches back more than a century. The Waimari club formed in 1922 and adopted the name Papanui in...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.10
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 NSWRL and QRL competitions, as well as NRL Round 6 and the weekend’s Challenge...
Canterbury Cup revamp: Two conferences, one shot at glory
Canterbury Rugby League senior men’s football gets underway on Saturday, April 18 – and the business end of the lower-grade competitions have undergone an exciting revamp for 2026. As per the past two seasons, CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership clubs – Linwood Keas, Riccarton Knights, Hornby Panthers, Halswell...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.9
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 NSWRL and QRL competitions, as well as NRL Round 5 and the weekend's Super...
End of an era as Rugby League Park farewelled
While the Crusaders had the honour of hosting the last oval-ball match at Apollo Projects Stadium on Good Friday, it was nevertheless a poignant occasion for rugby league as the curtain came down on the venue more affectionately known as Rugby League Park or Addington Show Grounds. The Crusaders took...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.8
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 NSWRL and QRL competitions, as well as NRL Round 4 and the latest round...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.7
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 NSWRL and QRL competitions, as well as NRL Round 3 and the latest round...
2025 NZRL NATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT – NGĀ PUNA WAI
Relive an unforgettable, history week in Ōtautahi Christchurch for the NZRL National Youth Tournament. https://youtu.be/jsgtMj3rj0U?si=5E_vUYUMNsRYEGxz
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2026: EDITION NO.6
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 NSWRL and QRL competitions, as well as the NRL’s second round and the fourth...
Stalwart Rapana steps up as Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls coach
Women’s rugby league stalwart Tyron Rapana has secured the role of Trillo Metals Women’s Canterbury Bulls head coach for their 2026 NZRL National Women’s Premiership campaign, following two years of impressive progress under the tutelage of Joseph Purcell-Mika. “Tyron has built an impressive coaching pathway, serving as head coach...
