Keas swoop on another CRL Premiership title
“You start turning up in December, all the Tuesday and Thursday trainings, so it’s always rewarding when you get what you’ve prepared for," says grand-final-winning Linwood Keas coach Andrew Auimatagi.
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Boy breaks leg, waits an hour for ambulance
Boy breaks leg, waits an hour for ambulance
A Christchurch mother is questioning if more medical support should be available at sports grounds after her 9-year-old son suffered two badly broken bones in his right leg.
Could the new stadium host State of Origin?
Could Christchurch's new stadium host State of Origin?
The government appears receptive to supporting a move to bring rugby league's State of Origin to New Zealand's shores in two years' time.
Riccarton back in grand final after 21-year wait
Riccarton back in grand final after 21-year wait
A massive preliminary final victory over Halswell Hornets has given Riccarton Knights their first grand final berth since 2004.
League makes way for RUNIT
League makes way for RUNIT
For Hornby Panthers rugby league player Champ Betham, the pros of ‘running it straight’ outweigh any potential cons.
Call-up for Manu Samoa sees another code switch for Lam
Call-up for Manu Samoa sees another code switch for Lam
Canterbury rugby league convert Joel Lam has made a surprise pivot back to union after being named in the Manu Samoa squad to play Scotland next month.
Hornets hooker cleared of biting
Hornets hooker cleared of biting
Halswell Hornets hooker Antonio Lemalu has been cleared of biting an opposing player.
Code-hopping Lam becomes a Magpie
Code-hopping Panthers hooker becomes a Magpie
Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam has continued his switch from rugby union to league, joining Brisbane club Souths Logan Magpies.
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Christchurch United are aiming to keep their unbeaten Southern League record intact when they face Universities on Thursday night.
Pummelled by the Panthers
Pummelled by the Panthers
Sports reporter Sam Coughlan trained with Canterbury Rugby League defending champions, the Hornby Panthers.
Joel Lam sets his sights on NRL dream
Crusaders to the Hornby Panthers: Joel Lam sets his sights on NRL dream
New Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam is taking a big risk by leaving behind a promising rugby union career to chase his NRL dream.
Warriors fans gobble up tickets to Anzac Day game
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
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
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
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
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
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.