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ISAAKO TAKING IN HIS RAPID RISE
Via NZRL While Peta Hiku knows what it’s all about, new team-mate Jamayne Isaako is just three days away from his first taste of Test football when the New Zealand Kiwis face England in Saturday’s historic ‘Big hits, no pads’ international at Denver’s Mile High Stadium. The relative veteran Hiku,...
JOHN COFFEY AWARDED NZRL LIFE MEMBERSHIP
John Coffey has documented the rich history of rugby league in Canterbury and New Zealand more extensively than any other person, but he has also become part of its fabric himself. His standing in our game was officially recognised on Monday, when New Zealand Rugby League made Coffey their newest...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: 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 Boom winger Jamayne Isaako kicked four goals and ran for 96 metres while halfback Kodi Nikorima chalked up 92 running...
ENDACOTT PRAISES MANLY-WARRIORS SUCCESS
Canterbury Rugby League icon Frank Endacott has come out in praise of the recent visit of Manly and the Warriors to Christchurch. Endacott said not only the game but the entire week, with the teams out in the community, was something that he thinks everyone will be talking about for...
ISAAKO AMONG SEVEN KIWI DEBUTANTS FOR DENVER
Aranui Eagles junior Jamayne Isaako is among seven newcomers named by New Zealand for this weekend's historic Test against England in Denver. Brisbane teammate and ex-Burnham Chevaliers junior Kodi Nikorima is also in the squad. Via NZRL Seven players are in line to make their Test debuts for the New...
KEAS’ CLASS OVERWHELMS PLUCKY LIONS
How good was it to finally have some club footy back again? Fog blanketed Cuthberts Green on Saturday where the Linwood Keas played the Celebration Lions. Early on mistakes seemed to be Linwood’s worst enemy but didn’t stop them storming out to an early 10-point lead. Two quick and clinical...
ROCKCOTE CANTERBURY BULLS INITIAL SQUAD NAMED
Congratulations to the 19 players selected for the Rockcote Canterbury Bulls' initial squad for 2018. Three players will be brought into the squad over the remainder of the club season. All players are to meet at St Thomas of Canterbury College at 6pm on Wednesday the 20th of June. Running...
DISABILITY NO BARRIER TO RUGBY LEAGUE
By Bruce Cross PDRLNZ Board Member Physical Disability Rugby League continues to grow. The Vodafone Warriors and I put up a trophy, and last November, Physical Disability Rugby League New Zealand, hosted an inaugural International tournament – the Auckland PDRL Nines. The tournament involved the Tigers, Rabbitohs, Roosters and Manly,...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2018: EDITIONS NO.13 & 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 The Brisbane Broncos were humbled 32-16 in Melbourne on Sunday, but Aranui Eagles product Jamayne Isaako kept up his prolific...
WARRIORS THUMP MANLY AT PACKED HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH
The Warriors overcame a sluggish start to continue their hoodoo-busting ways in 2018 with a 34-14 thrashing of Manly – breaking a seven-match losing streak against the Sea Eagles and notching just their seventh win in 29 games at NZ venues not named Mount Smart Stadium. It was also just...
LOCAL KIDS WARM TO MANLY STARS AS WINTER BLAST HITS CANTERBURY
The visiting Manly Sea Eagles braved Christchurch’s wintry weather to get out to a host of local schools on Wednesday, spreading their message of inclusiveness and positive behaviour before taking on the Warriors in their NRL Round 14 clash at AMI Stadium on Saturday. Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans, Kiwis and...
CRL SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROLE
Canterbury Rugby League is seeking applications for the role of Chief Executive with the organisation. CHIEF EXECUTIVE Canterbury Rugby League About the business and the role Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) has built a strong and loyal following across the region over the past 100 years. The sport continues to increase...
