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Coaching adversaries reunite

Jed Lawrie (white hat) and the Hornby Panthers after winning the Pat Smith Trophy on Sunday....

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

Matt Black takes the ball to the line for Halswell against the Northern Bulldogs. Photo: Chris...

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’

The loss of club stalwart Glenn Scott (centre) has been a motivating factor for the Bulldogs....

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

Canterbury Rugby League veteran Sean Spooner celebrated his 300th premier grade appearance with a...

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

Eliesa Katoa crashes over to score for the Warriors against St George Illawarra. Photo: Getty Images

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

New South Wales players celebrate their victory over Queensland. Photo: Getty Images

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

Mairehau Primary School pupil Kalo Willetts gets his school jersey signed by former Warrior Ruben...

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.

NZ Warriors in shock Shaun Johnson u-turn

Sean Johnson says he's already approached some rugby league clubs in Australia. Photo: Getty Images

NZ Warriors in shock Shaun Johnson u-turn

Former Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson has signed a two-year deal to return to the club that made him a star.

Linwood thrashes Papanui 98-6

Point-scoring rampage: Linwood landslide leads to 98-6 victory over Papanui

The Linwood Keas put almost 100 points on the board against the Papanui Tigers in round 10 of the Canterbury men’s league premiership.

Panthers, Keas surge ahead of the pack

Canterbury league premiership: Panthers, Keas surge ahead of the pack

With five weeks left in the regular season, Hornby and Linwood have asserted their dominance over the Bartercard NZ CRL men’s premiership, while a log-jam is forming in the middle of the table.

Convincing wins for Canterbury league premiership leaders

The Hornby Panthers, Linwood Keas and Halswell Hornets solidified their positions at the top of the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership with convincing wins over the weekend.

Hornets mark club day, Eagles clinch second win

Halswell Hornets mark club day with draw against archrival, Eastern Eagles clinch second win

The Eastern Eagles put in an impressive performance during round 7 of the Canterbury league premiership at the weekend, while the Halswell Hornets marked their club day with a hard-fought draw.

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