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Timpson Excited For Rugby League’s 2018 Potential
After coming to Canterbury from Pitt Island in the 1980s, Llew set up business in Christchurch and quickly became involved in the rugby league community. He has been involved in a variety of sports - as a player, coach, supporter, committee member and chairperson. In the wider community, Llew has...
Manly To Wear Ngai Tahu Jersey Against Warriors In Christchurch Clash
Media Release Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are proud to announce a unique partnership with Ngāi Tahu, the South Island Iwi whose tribal takiwā (territory) extends across the majority of Te Waipounamu, the South Island of New Zealand. The Manly players will be wearing a custom-designed strip in their match in...
The Best Honoured At NZRL Annual Awards
Via NZRL Media Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Kiwi #779) has taken home the Kiwis Player of the Year award at the New Zealand Rugby League Annual Awards tonight. The dynamic full-back ended the 2017 World Cup with the equal most tries scored (3), the most carries (72) and the most metres carried...
2018 Representative Applications
Canterbury Rugby League invites applications for Coaches, Managers & Trainers positions for the following teams. Canterbury Women's, Canterbury 19's, Canterbury 17's, Canterbury 15's, Canterbury 14s, Canterbury 13s, Canterbury 12s, Canterbury 11s, Canterbury 10s, The appointment of all positions will be for a one (1) year period. Please note: Coaches will...
Eagles Set To Soar After Wainoni Homecoming
The 2018 season shapes as one of the most significant in the Aranui Eagles’ history following the upgrade of Wainoni Park and the recent handback of the ground to the club. As part of the Rugby League World Cup legacy project, Wainoni Park was extensively refurbished and now boasts pristine...
NZRL Revamps Junior Development Pathways
Via NZRL New Zealand Rugby League are kicking off 2018 with a new look junior development pathway. An innovative new Talent Development Programme (TDP) has been designed to better prepare players working towards a professional career, while keeping players closer to home and playing in local competitions longer. In recent...
Tonga Keeping Their Feet On The Ground
The rugby league community is besotted with Mate Ma’a Tonga in the wake of their emotion-charged victories over Samoa and New Zealand in the past 10 days, but the team is giving the ‘one week at a time’ cliché a good workout as they aim to capitalise on their chance...
Kiwis Romp To RLWC Victory Over Bravehearts in Christchurch
Test rugby league returned to Christchurch with a bang, New Zealand crushing Scotland 74-6 in a thrill-a-minute Rugby League World Cup group match in front of 12,130 fans at AMI Stadium - the first international in the city since 2006. The Kiwis ran in 14 tries, including hat-tricks to Peta...
Canterbury Rugby League 2017 Senior Award Winners
CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE 2017 SENIOR AWARD WINNERS Presidents 10 a side Tournament Riccarton Presidents Trophy winners - Sydenham Swans Division 1 Old Crowe Cup - Round Robin Competition Winners - Woolston Rams Kidd Mitchell Cup - Grand Final Winners - Woolston Rams 18’s Grade H.B. Rogers Cup - Round Robin...
Mark Broadhurst Receives First Ticket As Sales Start For Manly v Warriors
Former Manly Sea Eagles and Canterbury rugby league legend Mark Broadhurst will have the best seat in the house at AMI Stadium in Christchurch for next year’s National Rugby League match between Manly and the New Zealand Warriors. Tickets go on sale today at noon to the general public via...
Frank’s World Cup Memories: Ridge Gets Kiwis Out Of Jail
As the 15th Rugby League World Cup approaches, Canterbury legend Frank Endacott – who coached New Zealand at the 1995 and 2000 tournaments – shares his World Cup memories. After highly successful tenures at the helm of the Canterbury provincial side and the Junior Kiwis, Frank Endacott succeeded Howie Tamati...