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LeagueOctober 4

Roosters sneak past Knights in NRL Grand Final

The Sydney Roosters have fulfilled the club's mantra of playing for premierships, claiming their first in seven years with a 19-18 grand-final defeat of Newcastle.
Roosters sneak past Knights in NRL Grand Final
Roosters sneak past Knights in NRL Grand Final
ChristchurchSeptember 27

NRL team bids on the agenda for competition bosses

Explainer: Ambitious plans to add a 20th team to the NRL are about to be formally presented to the game's powerbrokers. But is the Christchurch-based bid emerging as one of the frontrunners?
NRL team bids on the agenda for competition bosses
NRL team bids on the agenda for competition bosses
ChristchurchSeptember 24

Christchurch NRL bid facing strong competition from Queensland city

The bid to add a Christchurch-based club to the NRL is facing strong competition from the Queensland city of Ipswich which has announced it is again seeking a licence to play in the league.
Christchurch NRL bid facing strong competition from Queensland city
Christchurch NRL bid facing strong competition from Queensland city
LeagueSeptember 21

Eden Park boss wants crackdown on unruly fans after Warriors game

The boss of NZ's biggest stadium is calling on the government to take tougher action against unruly fans and follow Australia's lead when it comes to handing out punishments following an "isolated incident" at the Warriors game.
Eden Park boss wants crackdown on unruly fans after Warriors game
Eden Park boss wants crackdown on unruly fans after Warriors game
LeagueSeptember 20

‘Leaves a sour taste in your mouth’: Fans turn on referee after Warriors defeat

Neither the NZ Warriors nor their fans should have ended such a historic season in this manner.
‘Leaves a sour taste in your mouth’: Fans turn on referee after Warriors defeat
‘Leaves a sour taste in your mouth’: Fans turn on referee after Warriors defeat
ChristchurchSeptember 19

League legends set to reunite

A host of some of New Zealand’s finest rugby league legends are set to descend on Christchurch in November for a reunion more than 40 years in the making for some.
By Sam Coughlan
League legends set to reunite
League legends set to reunite
LeagueSeptember 12

Warriors squander chances against Dolphins

The NZ Warriors may be ruing the decision to repeatedly kick for goal, after squandering a golden NRL playoffs opportunity against the Dolphins.
RNZ Sport reporters
Warriors squander chances against Dolphins
Warriors squander chances against Dolphins
ChristchurchSeptember 7

Canterbury and Kiwis league great dies

The rugby league community is mourning the death of former Kiwis and Canterbury representative Jim Fisher.
Canterbury and Kiwis league great dies
Canterbury and Kiwis league great dies
LeagueAugust 20

Drought-breaking title triumph just the beginning for up-and-coming coach

Jarrod Race has coached a premier rugby league side for just one season, but he has already ended a historic title drought and claimed the Pat Smith Trophy – Canterbury rugby league’s premier prize.
Sam Coughlan
Drought-breaking title triumph just the beginning for up-and-coming coach
Drought-breaking title triumph just the beginning for up-and-coming coach
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