Stunned friends warn against complacency after Covid death
The death of an Auckland rugby league stalwart from Covid-19 has left the sporting community stunned, with a close mate warning people not to be complacent against the virus.
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Whalers lower Canterbury’s colours in boilover
Whalers lower Canterbury’s colours in boilover
It is the rivalry time forgot. Otago had not played a proper Canterbury side in 50 years.
Bronson heading to the school of hard knocks
St Bede’s College student heading to the school of hard knocks in Sydney
Bronson Reuben faces a steep learning curve on, and off, the field next year when the talented league player relocates to Sydney to pursue his NRL dream.
Benji Marshall calls time on NRL career
Benji Marshall calls time on NRL career
After 19 years of watching Benji Marshall dazzle rugby league audiences, Wayne Bennett summed it up best at the star's retirement on Wednesday.
Vatuvei pleads guilty in meth importation case
Warriors league legend pleads guilty in meth importation case
Retired rugby league player Manu Vatuvei has pleaded guilty to importation of methamphetamine.
Coaching adversaries reunite
Hornby, Linwood coaching adversaries reunite to lead Bulls after grand final showdown
Jed Lawrie has a new twist on the old 'if you can't beat them, join them' mantra after coaching Hornby to a long-awaited Canterbury league premiership.
Inspired Hornby end Linwood's title reign
Canterbury league grand final weekend: Hornby, Marist Saints-Papanui, Sydenham, Lions claim titles
The Hornby Panthers broke their title drought on Sunday, ending Linwood's epic run as Canterbury rugby league champions.
Canterbury Rugby League’s ultimate prize
Canterbury Rugby League’s ultimate prize
The Pat Smith Trophy has been Canterbury Rugby League’s ultimate prize for more than half a century - and this Sunday it will be on the line again. Will Evans looks at the classic grand finals of yesteryear.
Hornby Panthers to face Linwood after hard fought preliminary final
Hornby Panthers to face Linwood after hard fought preliminary final
The 2021 Canterbury Rugby League grand finalists have been decided after a gripping preliminary final weekend.
Halswell and Hornby ready for preliminary final
Halswell, Hornby set to clash in preliminary final for right to challenge Linwood
Halswell have cleared a major hurdle in their bid to make their first Canterbury league premier grand final since 2014. Now their next obstacle - the Hornby Panthers - await them in Saturday's preliminary final.
Linwood make seventh straight grand-final
Linwood make seventh straight grand-final
The Linwood Keas will contest their seventh straight grand final after a gripping victory at the weekend over the Hornby Panthers.
Canterbury league: Northern Bulldogs rise above ‘horrendous year’
Canterbury league: Northern Bulldogs rise above ‘horrendous year’
Frank Endacott has dealt with an extensive injury toll this year, but the loss of a non-playing member of the Northern Bulldogs has hurt this Canterbury Rugby league premiership campaign the most.
Hornby carve up Halswell in pre-finals demolition
Canterbury league premiership: Hornby carve up Halswell in pre-finals demolition
The Hornby Panthers wrapped up the Massetti Cup with a massive pre-finals statement at the weekend.
Hornets roar into Canterbury league title contention
Hornets roar into Canterbury league title contention
A resurgent Halswell are about to take on another Canterbury league powerhouse this weekend as the title race is reduced to three genuine contenders.
Humble Knight joins exclusive '300 club'
Humble Knight joins Canterbury Rugby League's exclusive '300 club'
Riccarton Knights playmaker Sean Spooner marked his 300th premier grade game in the penultimate round of the Canterbury league premiership at the weekend.
Keas on top in Canterbury league premiership
Canterbury league premiership: Keas lead, Hornets and Lions in top four
Linwood extended their lead in the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership, while Halswell and Celebration Lions have consolidated their top four spots after the latest round.
Warriors blow lead in defeat to Dragons
Warriors blow lead in defeat to Dragons
If you thought some previous Warriors losses this season were the stuff of nightmares, this one reached a new low.
Hornets looking to fly into semi-final
Hornets looking to fly into Canterbury league premiership semi-final
Halswell have one hand on a semi-final berth with three weeks of the Bartercard NZ CRL men’s premiership regular season left, thanks to a come-from-behind win on Saturday.
NSW thrash Queensland to win State of Origin series
NSW thrash Queensland to win State of Origin series
New South Wales coach Brad Fittler has urged his side to capitalise on their dominance and push on to the most one-sided series result in State of Origin history following their game two...
Back to school for current and former Warriors
Back to school: Current and former Warriors visit Christchurch pupils
A group of former and current NZ Warriors took time out to promote rugby league during a code-boosting roadshow targeting Christchurch schools this week.