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Baxendale leads Hornby to third straight win
Via The Press Photo Credit: John Kirk-Anderson The Hornby Panthers will take some stopping in the Canterbury Rugby League premiership based on early-season form. Jeremy Lawrie's side had their third consecutive win on Saturday, beating the Northern Bulldogs 36-8 to remain the only unbeaten side in the Massetti Cup. Canterbury Bulls captain...
Brown Named For Star-Studded Samoa
Hornby Panthers junior and Cronulla Sharks utility Fa’amanu Brown has been named in a star-studded Toa Samoa squad for next week’s historic Test against England at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. The 22-year-old debuted for the island nation on the corresponding representative weekend in 2016, playing five-eighth kicking three goals in an...
Ferns Call-ups Highlight Women’s League’s Progress in Canterbury
It’s been a watershed week for women’s rugby league in Canterbury, with two local players named in New Zealand’s squad to take on Australia in Canberra on Friday, May 5. Papanui Tigers duo Bunty Kuruwaka-Crowe and Corrina Whiley have earned maiden Kiwi Ferns call-ups for the Anzac Test clash with...
Red and Black Report: Edition No.8
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 8: NRL Lewis Brown featured in Manly’s dramatic golden point win over Canberra, playing a season-high 50 minutes off the bench...
CRL Massetti Cup Round 3 Wrap
Via The Press/Tony Smith The return of two Canterbury Bulls front rowers gave the Linwood Keas a timely boost as the Canterbury rugby league champions bounced back from a heavy first round defeat to beat the Papanui Tigers. Linwood lost to early pacesetters Hornby 38-12 on opening day but the...
Red and Black Report: Edition No.7
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 7: NRL Making his maiden NRL start just a week after returning to Brisbane’s first-grade squad, utility Kodi Nikorima filled injured halfback...
Injury-hit Keas Use Layoff To Their Advantage
They say the best thing about a loss is that it’s only a week until the next game, but circumstances have consigned defending champs Linwood Keas to a frustrating 21-day wait to make amends for their heavy Round 1 loss to Hornby Panthers. Following the 38-12 grand final rematch defeat,...
Canterbury Rugby League seek Sponsorship & Marketing Manager
Sponsorship and Marketing Manager • Newly Created Role • Career development opportunity • High Profile Sporting Organisation Our Client Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) has built a strong and loyal following across Canterbury over the past 100 years. The sport continues to increase in popularity with the success of the NRL,...
Red and Black Report: Edition No.6
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 6: NRL Halswell product Matt McIlwrick played a huge part in Wests Tigers’ stunning upset of North Queensland in Townsville on Saturday...
Flashback Friday: Kiwis edge Lions at Showgrounds to clinch World Cup final spot
With all grades called off this week due to the weather, Flashback Friday recalls a famous match played in even worse conditions. It what ranks among one of the most dramatic and important Test matches ever staged in Christchurch, the one-off clash between New Zealand and Great Britain at Addington...
All Grades Postponed April 7-9
--IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT--- Due to the closure of all Christchurch grounds, all games for grades Nursery through to Premiers scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday have been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. The 18s games scheduled for Monday will be reviewed on Monday. Thanks, Canterbury Rugby League
Canterbury Rugby League Directors Required
CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE DIRECTORS REQUIRED Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) is the regional organisation charged with leading, developing, promoting and fostering Rugby League in Canterbury. In 2017, CRL will be reviewing our long-term strategy to ensure that we continue to honour the rich history of the sport in our region while...
