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SPECIAL INSPIRATION FOR CANTERBURY DEBUTANT NUKUNUKU
Cushla Nukunuku has more motivation than most of Canterbury’s rookie representatives ahead of the NZRL National Women’s Tournament. The Linwood Keas prop/second-rower will make her provincial debut in Auckland next week, which shapes as the highlight of a season she has dedicated to the memory of her mum, Lena Nukunuku,...
CRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 12 WRAP
The race for the Canterbury Rugby League premiership finals remains wide open after a couple of key results in Round 12 of the Massetti Cup. The resurgent Halswell Hornets upset the fourth-placed Eastern Eagles 32-26 at Wainoni Park, holding on after leading 18-10 at halftime. Winless during the first half...
Canterbury 19’s training squad announcement
Canterbury Rugby League and the 19’s team staff are please to announce the following players have been selected in the Canterbury 19’s training squad. The first training is next Wednesday night the 17th of July, 6pm at Nga Puna Wai. Coach: Jason Martin Manager: Devon Harding Kyle AMER Linwood Keas...
ROCKCOTE CANTERBURY BULLS TO HOST NSW COUNTRY AT NGĀ PUNA WAI
Grassroots rugby league will be given a huge boost when the England Community Lions and Country Rugby League of New South Wales both tour New Zealand in October this year. The tours will provide opportunities for New Zealand players to take on the visiting teams with the matches involving the...
Canterbury 10’s, 11’s and 12’s Team Announcement
Canterbury 10’s 2019 Lincoln Siataga Celebration Lions Blade Siataga Celebration Lions Amos Faalelei Celebration Lions Evander Tafua Celebration Lions Rudy AhDar ...
VALE PAUL COSTIGAN
The Marist Saints Rugby League Club and the Canterbury Rugby League community are mourning the loss of one of their greatest servants, following the passing of Paul Costigan last Friday after a short illness, aged 71. Costigan devoted a lifetime to the Marist club as a player, coach and administrator....
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION NO.16
Each week the Red and Black Report will keep you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Burnham Chevaliers juniors Kodi Nikorima and Jazz Tevaga both featured the Warriors’ desperately-needed 24-20 win over a depleted Newcastle Knights...
Canterbury 15’s Team Announcement
CRL and the Canterbury 15s staff are pleased to announce the following players have been selected to represent Canterbury at the Southern Zone Tournament which will be held in Dunedin from Saturday the 13th July – Tuesday 16th July 2019. Coach: Kevin Te Hau Manager: Rachael Te Hau Assistant Coach:...
CANTERBURY MĀORI TO ENTER 2019 SOUTHERN ZONE COMP
Canterbury Māori will enter a team in the 2019 South Island Premier Competition. With local rugby league stalwart Jaye Pukepuke behind the push as co-coach and chief organiser, Canterbury Māori is set to replace Tasman in the Southern Zone competition, which runs from August 10 through to September. “It gives...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION NO.15
Each week the Red and Black Report will keep you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Despite the Warriors’ heart-breaking 19-18 golden point loss to Penrith on Sunday, Jazz Tevaga produced a mighty performance. The Burnham...
NATIONAL WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT DRAW
The annual NZRL National Women’s Tournament sees the best female rugby league talent from across the country come together to represent their zones in Auckland. This year, the National Women’s Tournament will take place Friday 26th – Sunday 28th July at Pulman Park, Auckland. DAY 1 – FRIDAY ROUND...
CRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 11 WRAP
Northern Bulldogs moved into outright third on the Massetti Cup ladder with a nail-biting Round 11 win, while Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers solidified their top-two standing, and resurgent Halswell Hornets climbed off the bottom rung. The Bulldogs overcame a tardy start to outlast desperate Riccarton Knights 22-18 at Murphy...
