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Warriors fans gobble up tickets to Anzac Day game

Warriors fans packed out Apollo Projects Stadium for the Canberra Raiders game last year. Photo:...

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

The 15-time NRL premiership winning Sydney Roosters will open an academy based out of Rolleston...

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

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

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

Tongan players celebrate their victory over the Kiwis at Mt Smart Stadium. Photo: Getty

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

Hundreds turned out at Wainoni Park to see the New Zealand and Australian men's and women's teams...

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

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

Tom Irving from the Bulls gets a pass away while Deijre Siaki and Te Morehu Rewiti watch on...

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

Rugby league has seen a 30 per cent growth this year, compared to last. PHOTO: CRL

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

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.

Tight tussle looms in major semi-final

Linwood Keas’ Jarrod Pukeroa-Sutherland carries the ball into contact against Hornby Panthers...

Tight tussle looms in major semi-final

The Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers share bragging rights as they go into Saturday’s Canterbury league premiership major semi-final.

Three sides vying for last two spots in semi-finals

Eastern Eagles face a must-win game against Halswell Hornets to qualify for the CRL Premiership...

Three sides vying for last two spots in semi-finals

A crunch final-round Canterbury Rugby League premiership clash awaits the Halswell Hornets and Eastern Eagles.

When Richie Mo'unga turned down the Warriors

Richie Mo'unga during the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs in 2023. Photo: Getty Images

When Richie Mo'unga turned down the Warriors

Former Crusaders star Richie Mo'unga has revealed how he turned down an NRL contract offer from the Warriors.

Derby win key for Halswell’s playoffs goal

Halswell Hornets can lock up a Canterbury rugby league premiership playoff spot with a win in Saturday’s penultimate round.

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