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NZRL NATIONAL WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT – DAY 3 WRAP
Via NZRL Without batting an eye lid, National Women’s Tournament Grand-finalists Counties and Akarana took on the stormy conditions at Cornwall Park and it was Counties who came out on top to win their ninth successive title. This year’s victory was extra special for Kiwi Fern veteran Laura Mariu who...
SUI PAUARAISA NAMED IN KIWI FERNS WIDER SQUAD
Canterbury's Masuisuimatamaalii Tauasa Pauaraisa has been named in the Kiwi Ferns wider squad, which was announced at the conclusion of the NZRL National Women's Tournament in Auckland on Monday. Via NZRL Following a blockbuster final at NZRL’s National Women’s Tournament, the Kiwi Ferns wider squad has been named ahead of preparations...
NZRL NATIONAL WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT – DAY 2 WRAP
Plagued by torrential rain and gail force winds, day two of the National Women’s Tournament at Cornwall Park brought plenty of spills, thrills and moments of brilliance. In what will be a repeat of last year’s final, the Counties Manukau Stingrays will come up against the Akarana Falcons in hopes...
EAST REGAIN SHIELD FROM FAST-FINISHING WEST
East regained crosstown supremacy with a 24-22 victory over West at Canterbury Agricultural Park on Saturday. West claimed a historic golden point win in the reinstated rep fixture last year - East had won all four previous encounters from 2008-11. But East, consisting of players from Linwood, Northern, Celebration and...
NZRL NATIONAL WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT – DAY 1 WRAP
Defending champions, Counties Manukau Stingrays and the Akarana Falcons have once again marked their territory at day one of the National Women’s Tournament at Cornwall Park. Standings after day one below: Saturday’s action sees Counties at the top of Pool A on four points after two big wins against the...
UPDATED EAST V WEST TEAMS
Confirmed and updated squads for Canterbury Rugby League East v West representative fixture, kick-off at 2pm, Saturday, June 2 at Canterbury Agricultural Park. EAST Klayton Waikato Muipu Nati Rawiri Maniapoto-Pakai Will Yeow Nick Wain Longe Fa'alilo Toi Sepuloni Jiordan Fidow-Kele Mikaele Pilimai Lui Ah Tong Thoren Fidow-Kele Travis Pokai Antonio...
GARY CLARKE TAKES OVER CRL PRESIDENT ROLE
The recent Canterbury Rugby League AGM saw Gary Clarke installed as the new CRL President, taking over the esteemed role following Gary Baxter's two-year term. Clarke, who enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a player, coach and selector in the local club scene, and at representative level for Canterbury,...
HE WAKA TAPU AND CRL SHARE WHANAU-FIRST VALUES
Operating in Christchurch for the past 23 years, He Waka Tapu plays a vital role in helping local whanau access much-needed services, as well as running a number of important programmes specialising in anger management, alcohol and drug addictions, and personal health including health promotion. He Waka Tapu is a...
NEW-LOOK CANTERBURY WOMEN’S SQUAD PRIMED FOR NATIONALS
Canterbury will send a team short on experience but lacking nothing in the enthusiasm department to the NZRL National Women’s tournament, which kicks off at Auckland’s Cornwall Park on Saturday. The squad initially selected has been hit by injury withdrawals, while the absence of Kiwis Ferns reps Corinna Whiley and...
ROLLESTON WARRIORS COMMITTED TO SMOKEFREE ETHOS
World Smokefree Day is on Thursday, May 31, and on these shores it’s about celebrating and working towards smokefree/auahi kore lives for New Zealanders. As per hpa.org.nz, the objectives of World Smokefree Day in New Zealand are: Raising awareness and contributing to the achievement of the Smokefree 2025 goal. Enabling...
NGAI TAHU UNVEIL TE ĀTANGA, THE BROADHURST-SHELFORD TROPHY FOR MANLY MATCH
Ngāi Tahu today unveiled the special taonga Te Ātanga, the Broadhurst-Shelford Trophy, for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles match against the Vodafone Warriors on June 9 in Christchurch. The trophy recognises two former Christchurch greats, Mark Broadhurst and Adrian Shelford who represented Manly in the 1980s and 1990s, and started...
EAST V WEST TEAMS ANNOUNCED
Canterbury Rugby League, in conjunction with Rockcote Canterbury Bulls coach Andrew Auimatagi, Bulls assistant coach Jed Lawrie and independent selector Mike Linton, are pleased to announce the following players have been selected for the East v West representative fixture to be played at 2pm, Saturday, June 2 at Canterbury Agricultural...
