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.
League
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.
Successful coach's love for teaching gets results
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Keas on top of the CRL table
Keas on top of the CRL table
The Linwood Keas sit at the top of the Canterbury Rugby League table ahead of their trip to Halswell on Saturday.
Ex-NRL star's rape convictions quashed
Ex-NRL star's rape convictions quashed
Former league star Jarryd Hayne has successfully appealed sex assault convictions, leaving it for prosecutors to decide whether he will face a fourth trial.
Christchurch council urged to back NRL bid
Christchurch council urged to back NRL bid
A group bidding to get a Christchurch-based rugby league club in the NRL says a professional team would bring in about $50 million to the city each season.