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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...
VALE BUD LISLE
By Carey Clements It is with great sadness that the New Zealand Universities and Tertiary Students Rugby League announces the death of one of its former Presidents and Life Members, Wesley Owen ‘Bud’ Lisle MNZM, who died peacefully last night at the Papakura Rest Home and Hospital following a month...
Canterbury 17’s Team Announcement
CRL and the Canterbury 17s 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: Jared Maxwell-Smith Manager: Brooke McNevin 027 666 4063...
CRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 10 WRAP
Linwood Keas and Northern Bulldogs were the big winners in Round 10 of Canterbury Rugby League’s Massetti Cup, chalking up crucial victories in Saturday’s top-four showdowns. Linwood claimed outright possession of top spot on the ladder with a gripping 20-18 win over archrivals Hornby at Leslie Park. The Keas led...
FIRST FIXTURES FOR NGĀ PUNA WAI’S RL 1 FIELD AND GRANDSTAND
Canterbury Rugby League ticks off another notable milestone at its new home, Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, on Monday courtesy of the first matches played on the Rugby League 1 ground with use of the grandstand. Four 18s grade teams – Linwood v Hornby (6.20pm) and Haeata/Eastern v Halswell (7.40pm)...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITION NO.14
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 featured in the Warriors’ much-needed 24-20 defeat of Gold Coast Titans on...
CRL MASSETTI CUP RD 9 WRAP
Northern Bulldogs and Eastern Eagles consolidated their top-four standing with Round 9 wins in the CRL Massetti Cup, while Hornby Panthers and Linwood Keas maintained their four-point break on the chasing pack with hard-fought victories. Northern Bulldogs celebrated their Club Day in style – and moved to outright fourth on...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2019: EDITIONS NO.12 & 13
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 It was a mixed outing for Kodi Nikorima in the Warriors’ 32-10 loss to Melbourne Storm on Saturday night. The...
CRL MASSETTI CUP ROUND 8 WRAP
Hornby Panthers and Linwood Keas moved further ahead of the pack, while Eastern Eagles solidified their claims for a return to the finals as the second round of Massetti Cup matches got underway. Linwood Keas were forced to dig deep to subdue Riccarton Knights 28-20 at Crosbie Park. The teams...
CANTERBURY 17’S TRAINING SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT
Canterbury Rugby League are pleased to announce the following players have been selected in the Canterbury 17s Training Squad. The Southern Zone Tournament will be held in Dunedin from Saturday 13th July - Tuesday 16th July. Players would also need to be available on Friday 12th July to travel. ...