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HORNETS PLEASED WITH PROGRESS DESPITE FINALS EXIT

Halswell Hornets’ Massetti Cup campaign ended on Saturday courtesy of a heavy 50-6 semi-final defeat at the hands of Hornby Panthers, but when the dust settles the club can look back on a season of enormous progress. After winning the 2014 grand final, the Hornets languished near the foot of...
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RED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITION NO.22

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 Jazz Tevaga was again among the Warriors’ best as they put away Newcastle on Friday night, coming off the bench...
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RED-HOT PANTHERS ROAST HORNETS IN ONE-SIDED SEMI

Hornby Panthers made a massive statement in their sudden-death semi on Saturday afternoon, thumping Halswell Hornets 50-6 at Leslie Park to book a preliminary final showdown with Northern Bulldogs next week. The Panthers were quick out of the blocks and put on an attacking masterclass throughout, leading 22-0 at halftime...
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DOMINANT KEAS CLINCH FOURTH STRAIGHT GRAND FINAL BERTH

It was all one-way traffic this afternoon at Linwood Park as the Keas cruised to a fourth straight CRL grand final, outclassing Northern Bulldogs 48-10 in perfect winter footy conditions at ‘The Nest’. The Bulldogs showed promise in the early minutes of the major semi playing all their footy in...
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RUGBY LEAGUE PARK LOCKED IN FOR GRAND FINAL DAY FAREWELL

Rugby League Park in Addington has been locked in as the venue for the Canterbury Rugby League men’s and women’s premiership grand finals, to be played on Sunday, August 26 from 1pm. The confirmation came after negotiations between CRL and the Christchurch City Council and Christchurch Stadium Trust. The double-header...
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FAMILY FOCUS SEES WOOLSTON GO ALCOHOL-FREE

Promoting positive sideline behaviour has been a key issue for rugby league in New Zealand – and all grassroots sport – in recent times, with the consumption of alcohol at grounds pinpointed as an area that needs addressing. Woolston Rams have taken the initiative to make a difference by banning...
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KNIGHTS’ SEASON CRUELLED BY SAVAGE INJURY TOLL

The 2018 season has been a memorable one for the Riccarton Knights – but not necessarily for the right reasons. The Knights had a promising pre-season, winning the Rolleston Nines tournament and making the quarter-finals of the Crosbie Nines competition the club hosts. However, season-ending injuries to key players took...
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EAGLES PLAN GORE CUP ASSAULT AFTER TOP-FOUR NEAR MISS

Aranui Eagles can perhaps count themselves as one of the unluckiest teams in the Massetti Cup. The club saw 2018 as a rebuilding phase but only missed out on a spot in the top four by a single point. Head coach Eddie Timo-Latu, who returned to the club after being...
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CRL APPOINT DUANE FYFE AS CEO

Canterbury Rugby League is pleased to announce the appointment of Duane Fyfe as CRL’s new Chief Executive Officer. Duane’s acceptance of the role renews his association with Canterbury Rugby League, having been employed as General Manager from 2004-08. It also extends his long involvement in rugby league – Duane has...
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CANTERBURY TRIO NAMED IN PDRLNZ SQUAD

Physical Disability Rugby League New Zealand congratulate the following players selected to represent New Zealand at the 2018 Rugby League Emerging Nations World Championships in Sydney October 6th- 13th. Che Fornusek (NSW) - Captain Gary Endacott (Christchurch) - Vice Captain Michael Kulene (Auckland) Uturei Toparea (Auckland) Jason Gilmour (Auckland) James...
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NZRL NATIONAL COMPETITIONS 2018: HOW IT ALL WORKS

Via NZRL The National Competition kicks off on Saturday 11 August. Here is an overview of the way the competition works throughout the country. Who will make it through to the promotion relegation this year? For updates on the National Premiership, watch this page on the NZRL website. 
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WARRIORS AND MITRE 10 MEGA MAKE IT A JUNIOR FINALS DAY TO REMEMBER

Every grand final day provides a bit of extra buzz in the winter air, but the 2018 Canterbury Rugby League Junior Finals Day at Canterbury Park was particularly special. Warriors players Nathaniel Roache, Ligi Sao and Chanel Harris-Tavita, and trainer Brendan Inkster, and Mitre 10 Mega staff members Mike Andrews...
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