Code-hopping Panthers hooker becomes a Magpie
Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam has continued his switch from rugby union to league, joining Brisbane club Souths Logan Magpies.
League
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Christchurch United are aiming to keep their unbeaten Southern League record intact when they face Universities on Thursday night.
Pummelled by the Panthers
Pummelled by the Panthers
Sports reporter Sam Coughlan trained with Canterbury Rugby League defending champions, the Hornby Panthers.
Joel Lam sets his sights on NRL dream
Crusaders to the Hornby Panthers: Joel Lam sets his sights on NRL dream
New Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam is taking a big risk by leaving behind a promising rugby union career to chase his NRL dream.
Warriors fans gobble up tickets to Anzac Day game
Warriors fans gobble up tickets to Anzac Day game
Warriors fans in Christchurch have proven their loyalty again by buying up every ticket to the historic Anzac Day game against Newcastle at Apollo Projects Stadium.
Lawrie aims to leave his mark on Panthers
Former Warriors player aiming to leave his mark on the Hornby Panthers
New Hornby Panthers head coach Corey Lawrie wants to put his own spin on the side - after taking over from his younger brother Jed.
College crowing over Roosters academy
Roosters coming to Rolleston: Canterbury college crowing over NRL academy
Rugby league powerhouse, the Sydney Roosters, are setting up a South Island academy at Rolleston College.
Battle for South Island NRL team rages
Battle for South Island NRL team rages
The battle for a South Island NRL team, based in Christchurch, has seen plenty of casualties - but the fight goes on.
Endacott added to league hall of fame
Canterbury league great added to hall of fame
Frank Endacott has had yet another prestigious honour bestowed upon him after he was made a member of the New Zealand legends of league.
New $360m NRL bid emerges in Christchurch
New $360m NRL bid emerges in Christchurch
A new Christchurch NRL bid was officially launched on Thursday, with the Southern Orcas announcing a formal proposal to be awarded a licence as part of the competition's expansion plans.
Tonga hold off spirited comeback from Kiwis
Tonga hold off spirited comeback from Kiwis
Mate Ma'a Tonga have made the Pacific Championships final with a nerve-wracking, pulsating 25-24 win over the Kiwis at Mount Smart Stadium.
League fans turn out in force to meet their heroes
League fans turn out in force to meet their heroes
Hundreds of fans filled Wainoni Park in Christchurch on Wednesday to mix and mingle with their favourite stars from the Kiwis, Kangaroos, Kiwi Ferns and Jillaroos.
Crowd turns out to watch Kiwis train
Crowd turns out to watch Kiwis train at Ngā Puna Wai
Seven-year-old Xanthe French-Reriti was among about 100 fans who took the opportunity to watch the Kiwis train in Christchurch on Tuesday.
Successful coach's love for teaching gets results
Successful coach's love for teaching gets results
St Thomas of Canterbury College's title-winning rugby league head coach, Andrew Auimatagi, has his fingers in many sporting pies.
Bulls on verge of premiership return
One more win needed to return Canterbury Bulls to NZRL premiership
The Canterbury Bulls head into next weekend’s NZRL premiership playoff against Wellington with confidence after a perfect run in the South Island championship.
Bulls chasing chance to win promotion
Bulls chasing chance to win promotion
The Canterbury Bulls have a winner-takes-all clash with the Southland Rams on Saturday to decide who will contest the national premiership promotion match.
Bulls aim to continue season’s winning start
Canterbury Bulls aim to continue season’s winning start
The Canterbury Bulls are in winning form heading into this weekend’s second round South Island Championship clash with the Aoraki Eels.
Most popular codes record big leaps in junior, youth players
Most popular codes record big leaps in junior, youth players
Participation in junior and youth sports in Canterbury has grown over the past few years, with some codes experiencing a boom. Reporter Sam Coughlan delves into the figures to find out what’s behind it.
Canterbury Bulls squad packed with grand-finalists
Canterbury Bulls squad packed with grand-finalists
The Canterbury Bulls have named a squad dominated by players from the top three CRL premiership teams.
Grand final a chance to bow out in style
Grand final a chance to bow out in style for departing Hornby brothers
Hornby Panthers veteran Corey Lawrie is eyeing the next stage of his sporting career.