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Alcohol ban at rugby league fields gets over the line
Alcohol ban at rugby league fields gets over the line
A permanent alcohol ban for rugby league playing fields has been backed by Christchurch City Council.
Canterbury league players earn national call-ups
Canterbury league players earn national call-ups
Seven Canterbury rugby league players have been named in New Zealand Rugby League’s 16s and 18s squads for the upcoming season.
Former Hornby Panthers junior eyes Broncos NRL debut
Former Hornby Panthers junior eyes Broncos NRL debut
A standout defensive display for the Maori All Stars could see former Hornby Panthers junior Jordan Riki poised to become the latest NRL player to emerge from Christchurch.
Alcohol-free rugby league fields supported by council panel
Alcohol-free rugby league fields supported by council panel
A Christchurch City Council hearings panel has backed a call by Canterbury Rugby League to ban alcohol from their sidelines.
Former Warrior gears up for another season with Hornby
Former Warrior gears up for another season with Hornby
Former Warriors forward Corey Lawrie is gearing up to play yet another year of premier grade league in Christchurch on the cusp of his 40th birthday.
Sonny Bill on his rocky Toronto Wolfpack debut and why he's flying back to NZ
Sonny Bill on his rocky Toronto Wolfpack debut and why he's flying back to NZ
Sonny Bill Williams says he is still re-learning the game which made him famous.
New leadership for Canterbury's No 1 rugby league side
New leadership for Canterbury's No 1 rugby league side
New co-coaches Iuma Mulitalo and Agaese Fiso are facing a big challenge maintaining the high standards set by the Linwood Keas over the past few seasons.
Canterbury's Fijian flyers win nines tournament
Canterbury's Fijian flyers win nines tournament
A team of Canterbury-based Fijian players have taken out the Rolleston Rugby League Nines tournament on their first attempt.
Sonny Bill to refuse to wear Super League's Betfred logo
Sonny Bill to refuse to wear Super League's Betfred logo
Sonny Bill Williams is set to refuse to wear the logo of Super League's title sponsor Betfred due to his religious beliefs.
Rugby league organisation's stadium lease comes to an end
Rugby league organisation's stadium lease comes to an end
Canterbury Rugby League's ties to Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch have been officially severed.
Bulls half sets sights on Cook Islands World Cup berth
Bulls half sets sights on Cook Islands World Cup berth
Canterbury Bulls and Hornby Panthers half Tevin Arona hopes to cap off a whirlwind month by helping Cook Islands qualify for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Kiwis hold off Great Britain in brutal battle
Kiwis hold off Great Britain in brutal battle
Mark this down as a pivotal Kiwis moment in the Michael Maguire era.
Bulls face NRL stars
Bulls face NRL stars
The Canterbury Bulls have the rare chance to test themselves against some of the NRL’s biggest stars when they host Samoa at Nga Puna Wai on Friday night.
League awards presented
League awards presented
The Burnham Chevaliers dominance of Canterbury Rugby League’s women’s premiership has been recognised at the annual awards night on Friday.
SBW set for league coaching role?
SBW set for league coaching role?
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is being lined up for a rugby league coaching job, according to reports.
Benji Marshall named Kiwis captain
Benji Marshall named Kiwis captain
It has been seven years since Benji Marshall last captained the Kiwis, but on Friday night he will make history when he leads the New Zealand rugby league side once again.
Arona, Fa'atili win at league awards
Arona, Fa'atili win at league awards
St Thomas and Hornby Panthers forward Caius Fa'atili has been named rookie of the year at the Canterbury Rugby League Awards on Friday night.
NZ call-up for code - swapping Riccarton Knights prop
NZ call-up for code - swapping Riccarton Knights prop
Riccarton Knights prop Delane Luke’s return to rugby league has seen him selected for the New Zealand Universities tour of Fiji this week.
Bulls return to form against NSW side
Bulls return to form against NSW side
The Canterbury Bulls have bounced back from their grand-final loss to take a hard-fought victory over New South Wales Country.