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Point-scoring rampage: Linwood landslide leads to 98-6 victory over Papanui

The Linwood Keas put almost 100 points on the board against the Papanui Tigers in round 10 of the Canterbury men’s league premiership.

Panthers, Keas surge ahead of the pack

Canterbury league premiership: Panthers, Keas surge ahead of the pack

With five weeks left in the regular season, Hornby and Linwood have asserted their dominance over the Bartercard NZ CRL men’s premiership, while a log-jam is forming in the middle of the table.

Convincing wins for Canterbury league premiership leaders

The Hornby Panthers, Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets solidified their positions at the top of the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership with convincing wins over the weekend.

Hornets mark club day, Eagles clinch second win

Halswell Hornets mark club day with draw against archrival, Eastern Eagles clinch second win

The Eastern Eagles put in an impressive performance during round 7 of the Canterbury league premiership at the weekend, while the Halswell Hornets marked their club day with a hard-fought draw.

Panthers open up lead in Canterbury league premiership

The Hornby Panthers opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership over the weekend, while the Celebration Lions marked their Club Day on Saturday.

Hornby Panthers in top spot after narrow win over old rivals

The Hornby Panthers have claimed top spot on the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership ladder after beating their old rivals the Linwood Keas.

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne jailed for sex assault

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been sentenced to jail for sexually assaulting a woman in 2018....

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne jailed for sex assault

Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been jailed for at least three years and eight months for attacking a young woman in her bedroom on the night of the 2018 NRL grand final.

Keas, Panthers undefeated in league premiership

Canterbury league premiership: Clubs lay down challenge for undefeated Keas, Panthers

The Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers are the only undefeated teams in the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership - but the Celebration Lions and Halswell Hornets made big statements over the weekend.

Canterbury rugby league: Emotional and tense round

Players paid tribute to Glenn Scott. Photo: Dai Roberts

Canterbury rugby league: Emotional and tense round

Rugby league players paid tribute to the late Glenn Scott during a memorable and emotional weekend of the ISC Canterbury Cup and Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership.

Popular Canterbury league identity dies

Popular Canterbury league identity dies

The Canterbury rugby league community is mourning the loss of one of the game’s hardest-working and popular clubmen, Glenn Scott, who passed away after a battle with illness.

Three clubs undefeated in Canterbury league premiership

Three clubs undefeated in Canterbury league premiership

The Hornby Panthers, Linwood Keas and Celebration Lions all recorded wins over the weekend to be the only undefeated clubs heading into the third round.

Strong start to season for Keas, Panthers, Lions

Canterbury Rugby League: Keas, Panthers, Lions claim premiership wins

Linwood Keas won a hard-fought opening-round grand-final replay, while Hornby Panthers and Celebration Lions carved out emphatic victories to kick off the CRL men’s premiership on Saturday.

Work under way on new Halswell Hornets headquarters

An artist's impression of the Halswell Hornets rugby league club’s new rooms which are finally...

Work under way on new Halswell Hornets headquarters

It’s finally game on at the site of the new Halswell Hornets rugby league club headquarters, thanks to a vital funding injection for the $2 million project.

Young league star makes steady recovery

Christian Pese is on life support after suffering a stroke. Photo: Givealittle

Young league star makes steady recovery after surgery at Christchurch Hospital

The promising rugby league player who suffered a stroke while representing the South Island in Christchurch is making a steady recovery from the life-threatening medical episode.

Tuivasa-Sheck stars as Warriors stun Raiders

Warriors skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck makes a break against the Raiders in Canberra on Saturday....

Tuivasa-Sheck stars as Warriors stun Raiders

An equally desperate and outstanding defensive play by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has helped the Warriors to a famous victory over Canberra.

Support pours in for promising teen league star

Support pours in for promising teen league star in coma at Christchurch Hospital

The NZ rugby league community is desperate to help a young, upcoming star who is fighting for his life in a coma at Christchurch Hospital.

South Island blow Northland away in try-fest

South Island blow Northland away in league try-fest at Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub

The South Island made a huge statement in round one of the New Zealand Rugby League National 20s competition on Sunday, smashing Northland 56-14 in Christchurch.

Toa Tonga Warriors win Crosbie Nines

Toa Tonga Warriors win Crosbie Nines

Christchurch’s Toa Tonga Warriors won the annual Crosbie Nines rugby league tournament, edging out Papanui 14-12 after both finalists upset favourites en route to the decider.