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CRL 2018 JUNIOR PRIZE GIVING
The Canterbury Rugby League 2018 Junior Prize Giving was held on Monday, October 15. CRL wishes to thank Papanui Tigers for making their clubrooms available for the event and Craig Kerr for MCing, and a special thanks to Linwood, Canterbury, Warriors and Kiwi Ferns star Sui Pauaraisa (pictured giving out...
SOUTHERN ZONES 19S TOURNAMENT WRAP
Canterbury emerged from the Southern Zone Rugby League 19s tournament undefeated, but West Coast and Otago returned home from two action-packed days in Christchurch with their heads held high after some encouraging results. The teams played four games each across a gruelling Saturday and Sunday schedule at Knights Stream Park....
BLACK-AND-WHITE MAGIC! KIWIS DOWN ‘ROOS IN STIRRING DISPLAY
Burnham Chevaliers junior Kodi Nikorima played a key role in a famous Kiws win over the Kangaroos - but every player in a black-and-white jumper was a hero in the 26-24 triumph in Auckland. A dominant performance in the middle of the park, the mastery of Shaun Johnson and a...
JUNIOR KIWIS AND FERNS GALLANT IN TRANS-TASMAN DEFEAT
Canterbury products Jordan Riki and Sui Pauaraisa made excellent international debuts for the Junior Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns respectively, but both endured defeat in thrilling clashes against their Australian counterparts. Australia has edged out New Zealand in a 26-24 women's Test thriller at Mount Smart Stadium. The Kiwi Ferns fought...
WARRIORS HOLDING 2019 JERSEY FLEGG TRIALS
The Warriors have put out a nationwide call to players for their 2019 NSWRL Jersey Flegg (Under-20s) squad, with Junior Warriors open trials to be held on the weekend of October 27-28 in Auckland. The club is encouraging all talented and driven players to trial, primarily focusing on the Under-17 (2001)...
COACH WILSON HAILS SCORPIONS 15S’ ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST THE ODDS
The Southern Zone Scorpions 15s’ effort to reach the NZRL National Youth Tournament final for the first time last week was a monumental achievement by any measure, but coach Walter Wilson has revealed the full extent of the odds the team overcame to stun the North Island big guns. The...
PACIFIC SERIES ENTERS NEW TERRITORY AHEAD OF BIGGEST EVENT YET
The third edition of the Rugby League Pacific Series – to be held from November 15-17 – promises to be the biggest yet. Staged at Hoon Hay Park for the second time after the inaugural 2016 event was hosted by Wainoni Park, the Pacific Series has quickly gained an esteemed...
RECOGNITION FOR SCORPIONS 15s PLAYERS AND STAFF TEMPERS FINAL LOSS
The sting of a 16-14 defeat to Auckland Vulcans in the NZRL National Youth Tournament final took little away from Southern Zone Scorpions 15s’ watershed campaign in Rotorua. Reaching the decider for the first time, the Scorpions reeled in a 10-0 halftime deficit and stormed into the lead after quick...
SCORPIONS 15s SURGE INTO NATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT FINAL
The Southern Zone Scorpions will face Auckland Vulcans in the 15s final of the NZRL National Youth Tournament in Rotorua on Friday. The Scorpions surged into the decider, which kicks off at 12.30pm at Puketawhero Park, courtesy of a 22-12 victory over Akarana Falcons 15s in a hard-fought semi-final on...
NATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT – DAY THREE WRAP
Semi-Finalists have been found in each grade for the 2018 NZRL Youth Nationals in Rotorua. In the 15s grade, the Counties Manukau Stingrays booked their spot after outmuscling rivals Akarana 24-8 to top Pool A. The Stingray’s forwards outmuscled the Falcons throughout the match, with Navajo Doyle and Savelio Fisiiloi...
NATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT – DAY TWO WRAP
Via NZRL Media Akarana centre Naufahu Whyte proved why he’s one of the most talked about players at this tournament, after scoring five tries for the Falcons in their 30-18 win against the Central Vipers. Despite taking an early lead, the Falcons were made to work hard for the victory,...
NATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT – DAY ONE WRAP
Via NZRL Media The Akarana Falcons 15s have begun their national title defence strongly with a commanding 60-4 victory over the Wellington Orcas today. Taylor Raj and Naisa Pahulu scoring two tries each in the one-sided result. They’ll be keeping a close eye on their Pool A rivals Counties Manukau,...
