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‘HONEST REFLECTION’ KEY TO SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS’ REBOUND HOPES
Putting a jarring 44-0 loss behind them – while simultaneously taking the harsh lessons dispensed by Counties Manukau Stingrays in their Round 1 fixture – will be central to the SENZ Canterbury Bulls opening their 2023 NZRL National Premiership account against Auckland Vulcans, according to assistant coach Andrew Auimatagi. The...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: BULLS OVERRUN LEOPARDS FOR INAUGURAL BARTERCARD CUP TITLE
Canterbury Bulls skipper Maurice Emslie gives the inaugural Bartercard Cup trophy a peck As the SENZ Canterbury Bulls prepare for a crucial NZRL National Premiership showdown with Auckland Vulcans at Ngā Puna Wai on Sunday, Flashback Friday revisits one of the Canterbury provincial side’s greatest triumphs...
ST THOMAS’ NATIONALS TRIUMPH A LANDMARK MOMENT FOR YOUTH RUGBY LEAGUE
The euphoria surrounding St Thomas of Canterbury College’s historic New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament triumph on Sunday is still fresh. From an epic 12-6 victory over renowned rugby league powerhouse St Paul’s College in the final at Auckland's Bruce Pulman Park, to emotional post-match celebrations and a stirring haka at...
TRILLO METALS CANTERBURY WOMEN FALL JUST SHORT AFTER LATE FIGHT-BACK
The Trillo Metals Canterbury Women's team produced a gallant campaign-opening comeback against Counties Manukau Stingrays but ultimately came up just short, going down 24-18 at Ngā Puna Wai. After trailing 18-6 at halftime of the Sky Sport National Women's Premiership Round 1 clash, Canterbury scored three tries to one in...
SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS OVERWHELMED BY COUNTIES MANUKAU IN OPENER
Counties Manukau Stingrays have subjected the SENZ Canterbury Bulls to a tough start to their NZRL National Premiership campaign, powering to a 44-0 victory at Ngā Puna Wai. It was a promising start on both sides of the ball for the home side. There was an agonising missed opportunity when...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EDWARDS’ LATE TRY STUNS AUCKLAND
Ahead of the SENZ Canterbury Bulls’ opening NZRL National Premiership clash with Counties Manukau Stingrays on Saturday at Ngā Puna Wai, Flashback Friday relives a famous, drought-breaking win by the red-and-blacks over our archrivals from the north. Canterbury had only defeated Auckland three times in more than three-quarters of a...
SENZ CANTERBURY BULLS PRIMED FOR NZRL NATIONAL PREMIERHSIP CHARGE
Less than two weeks after another Pat Smith Trophy Challenge grand final epic at Ngā Puna Wai, the SENZ Canterbury Bulls get their 2023 NZRL National Premiership campaign underway at the same venue against Counties Manukau Stingrays. The marquee showdown kicks off at 2pm and is part of a Ngā...
RED AND BLACK REPORT 2023: EDITION NO.13
The Red and Black Report shines a spotlight on Canterbury Rugby League products featuring in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. NRL Aranui Eagles product Jamayne Isaako is on the cusp of history, sitting in the box seat to become the first player since Mal Meninga in 1990 to top the...
KEAS PIP PANTHERS IN DRAMATIC PREMIERSHIP DECIDER
2023 Canterbury Rugby League Men's Grand Final between Hornby Panthers and Linwood Keas.Ngai Puna Wai, Christchurch, New Zealand15/08/20232023 Copyright Image: Matthew Musson/©MattyLouisPhotography Linwood Keas are CRL Men's Premiership champions again, consigning Hornby Panthers to more Grand Final heartbreak in a 16-14 cliff-hanger at Ngā Puna Wai....
LINWOOD OUTLAST ASHBURTON TO RETAIN ISC CANTERBURY CUP
Linwood Keas secured their second success of the 2023 Happy Hire CRL Grand Final Day via a 20-10 win over Ashburton Barbarians in a gripping ISC Canterbury Cup decider. Ageless club legend Aga Fiso was named player of the match in the wake of the Keas' fast-finishing victory. The Keas...
KEAS CLINCH BACK-TO-BACK WOMEN’S TRIUMPHS OVER GALLANT SWANS
2023 Canterbury Rugby League Women's Grand Final between Sydenham Swans and Linwood Keas.Ngai Puna Wai, Christchurch, New Zealand15/08/20232023 Copyright Image: Matthew Musson/©MattyLouisPhotography Linwood Keas have retained the CRL Women's Premiership courtesy of a 22-20 Grand Final victory over a valiant Sydenham Swans outfit - the same...
TIGERS EDGE KNIGHTS IN EXTRA-TIME FOR DIVISION ONE TITLE
2023 Canterbury Rugby League Division 1 Grand Final.Ngai Puna Wai, Christchurch, New Zealand15/08/20232023 Copyright Image: Matthew Musson/©MattyLouisPhotography The 2023 Happy Hire CRL Grand Final Day kicked off with an absolute thriller at Ngā Puna Wai as Papanui Tigers pipped a resurgent Riccarton Knights 32-26 in extra-time...
