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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

Hornby's Felix Fa'atili has a bright future in rugby league.

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

Jordan Riki got his first taste of the big time during an impressive 34 minutes for the Maori...

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

Working for his scaffolding company, Level Scaffolding, is keeping former Warriors player Corey...

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 Williams and the Toronto Wolfpack have lost their second match in the Super League 24...

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 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 Bati won the Rolleston Nines preseason tournament at Foster Park on Saturday. Photo:...

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 Williams. Photo: Getty Images

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

A decision is due to be made on Tuesday night over Canterbury Rugby League's lease of...

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

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

Jahrome Hughes of the Kiwis looks for the offload while airborne. Photo: Getty Images

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

Sea Eagles prop/lock Martin Taupau is one of many NRL players in the Samoa side.

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

Burnham playmaker Cassie Siataga was a big winner at the Canterbury Rugby League Awards on Friday...

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.