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.
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 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.
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.
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.