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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: BROADHURST FAREWELLS TEST ARENA IN ICONIC LANG PARK UPSET
In honour of Canterbury Rugby League great Mark Broadhurst's 70th birthday earlier this week, Flashback Friday goes back 42 years to his last Test appearance - which doubles as one of New Zealand's greatest-ever victories. Papanui and Marist-Western Suburbs hardman Broadhurst carried on the fine tradition of teak-tough Canterbury prop-forwards,...
CRL WHITEHEAD PLUMBING & GAS MEN’S PREMIERSHIP ROUND 3 FEATURES THACKER SHIELD, EAST DERBY AND GREYHOUNDS VISIT
The Thacker Shield goes on the line for the second weekend in a row, unbeaten Greymouth Greyhounds make their first trip over Arthur’s Pass in 2025 and the eastside clubs square off in Round 3 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership. Defending champs Hornby Panthers have made...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.10
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 English Challenge Cup. NRL...
CRL ROUND 2 CLUB WRAP: GREYHOUNDS AND PANTHERS GO 2-0, KEAS ON THE BOARD
Greymouth Greyhounds and Hornby Panthers remain undefeated after saluting in Round 2 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership, while Linwood Keas got off the mark for 2025 to make it a clean sweep for the home teams on Saturday. Following a momentous opening-week win over the Keas...
KEAS SEEKING PRELIM REVENGE IN ROUND 2 SHOWDOWN WITH HORNETS
A rematch of the 2024 preliminary final, a Wingham Park showdown between two opening-weekend winners and the first Thacker Shield challenge of the season headline Round 2 of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership. Halswell Hornets halted Linwood Keas’ bid for a 10th straight grand final appearance –...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.9
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...
CRL ROUND 1 CLUB WRAP: GREYHOUNDS ROLL KEAS ON THE COAST
Greymouth Greyhounds have kicked off their second season in the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership with a massive statement at Wingham Park, while Hornby Panthers and Riccarton Knights chalked up convincing away wins in the opening round of 2025. In arguably their most significant result since stepping up...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: HORNBY AND HALSWELL DUEL IN FOUR STRAIGHT GRAND FINALS
As neighbouring archrivals and 2024 grand final combatants Halswell Hornets and Hornby Panthers gear up for a massive CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men's Premiership season opener at Halswell Domain, Flashback Friday revisits the period that created one of Canterbury Rugby League’s great club rivalries. Halswell gained premier status in...
CRL 2025 CLUB SEASON SET FOR BLOCKBUSTER START
The 2025 Canterbury Rugby League senior club season is upon us – a fraction earlier than usual – and three absorbing clashes mark the start of the CRL Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Men’s Premiership. This Saturday’s opening round is headlined by a massive westside derby between Halswell Hornets and Hornby...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.8
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...
BUSINESS CANTERBURY AND CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE FORGE NEW TERRITORY
Canterbury Rugby League’s partnership with Business Canterbury, initially forged in 2024, represents a step forward that promises to provide significant value for our stakeholders, sponsors and the wider rugby league community. Business Canterbury (formerly The Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce) is a member-based organisation with the purpose of enabling and...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2025: EDITION NO.7
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 second round of the NRL, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg (NSWRL under-21s) competitions, as well as the fifth round of...
