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CRL Premiers Massetti Cup Rd 11 Wrap
Aranui Eagles marked their 2017 club day with a major Massetti Cup boilover in Round 11 of the Canterbury Rugby League premiers competition, upsetting Celebration Lions 26-24 at QEII Park. The last-placed Eagles – winless since Round 1 – led 22-4 at halftime, before staving off a second-half rally from...
Rolleston Warriors Pumped For Inaugural Club Day
Rolleston Warriors’ introduction into the Canterbury Rugby League family has been an unequivocal success, and the fledging club celebrates another key milestone on Saturday courtesy of its inaugural club day. The event takes on extra special significance for the Warriors, with Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton on hand for a...
Red and Black Report: Edition No.15
Each week we’ll be keeping you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. Here’s how they went in Round 15: NRL Halswell Hornets product Matt McIlwrick started his 14th straight game for Wests Tigers – taking his career tally to 43...
Like Father, Like Daughter As Junior Refs Program Launches
By Rebecca Brebner Every weekend, without fail, Owen Harvey can be found either running refereeing senior games or watching over his 13-year-old daughter, Chloe, who’s training to follow in his footsteps. Owen has recently taken on the responsibility of launching a junior referees development program. Coordinated through Canterbury Rugby League, the...
CRL Premiers Massetti Cup Rd 10 Wrap
Linwood Keas have solidified their Canterbury Rugby League premiership credentials with a 26-0 rout of Papanui Tigers in Saturday’s marquee Massetti Cup clash. The defending champs led 14-0 at halftime at Papanui Domain after running in three tries and added another two in the second stanza, while keeping their own...
Walk Out With The World’s Best at RLWC 2017
Via RLWC 2017 This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for 17 kids from your school to walk onto the field with the World's best Rugby League players. For your chance to WIN the opportunity for your school to be part of Rugby League World, all you have to do is register...
CRL Legend Series No.5: Ray Haffenden
Linwood, Canterbury and New Zealand Rugby League icon Ray Haffenden was recognised in last week’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby league. A long-serving fullback for Linwood and Canterbury, Ray went on to make an enormous impact as a...
Red and Black Report: Edition No.14
Each week we’ll be keeping you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. Here’s how they went in Round 14: NRL After missing the previous week with injury, Burnham Chevaliers junior Kodi Nikorima was sensationally picked as Brisbane’s halfback over former...
CRL Premiers Massetti Cup Rd 9 Wrap
After the postponed Round 2 was played on Queen’s Birthday weekend, Saturday’s Canterbury Rugby League premiership schedule saw the same teams square off for the second week in a row – and Round 9 of the Massetti Cup produced four identical results. Humbled 48-6 in the teams’ clash a week...
RLWC 2017 Announce Ground Upgrades As Part Of Legacy Program
Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC2017), with the Christchurch City Council (CCC), is delighted to announce the upgrades of two Rugby League grounds in Christchurch as part of the tournament’s legacy for the local community. The playing surfaces at Leslie Park and Wainoni Park, the home grounds of the Hornby...
Red and Black Report: Edition No.13
Each week we’ll be keeping you up to date with how our Canterbury Rugby League products are performing in Australia’s elite and lower-grade competitions. Here’s how they went in Round 13: NRL Halswell Hornets product Matt McIlwrick started for the 13th straight match but only played 27 minutes – his lowest return...
CRL Premiers Massetti Cup Rd 2 Wrap
Celebration Lions’ dream Massetti Cup run came to an abrupt halt on Saturday, hammered 48-6 by Linwood Keas in a top-of-the-table showdown as Queen’s Birthday weekend played host to the rescheduled Round 2 of the competition. The Lions held a share of top spot with the Keas after piecing together...
