Canterbury

PREVIEW: National Provincial Championship, Final

NPC SPOTLIGHT: Canterbury are aiming for their eighth National Provincial Championship title when they take on Tasman at AMI Stadium on Saturday.

All Blacks squad for 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour

The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour to the USA and Europe for Tests against Ireland, Italy and France.   The...

Mitre 10 Highlights: Canterbury Vs Counties Manukau

Mitre 10 Highlights: Counties Manukau Vs Canterbury

NZ player stood down after rape charge

NEWS: A Mid Canterbury Union player has been stood down after he was charged with assault with intent to commit rape following an alleged incident after a game in Gisborne earlier in October.

New Zealand club rugby player arrested on intent to commit rape charge

• Unnamed player for Mid Canterbury to appear in court on 31 October• Arrest is latest scandal to hit New Zealand rugby in recent monthsWhile New Zealand rugby is going from strength to strength on...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

  Higginbotham rejoins the Reds   Former Wallabies number eight Scott Higginbotham has signed a three-year contract to rejoin the Reds at the start of the 2017 Super Rugby season.   New...

Crusaders Team Manager appointed

The 2017 Crusaders team will be managed by Shane Fletcher, current Principal of Southbrook School and former Canterbury Rugby Team Manager.   Fletcher takes up the role that has been held by Angus...

Crusaders appoint new Super Rugby Team manager

Christchurch Super Rugby franchise the Crusaders have appointed Shane Fletcher as the Team Manager for the Super Rugby season. Fletcher is the current Principal of Southbrook School and former Canterbury...

Top 5 point scores from the Mitre 10 Cup last week

Jordie Barrett (17 points for Canterbury)   Barret's 4 conversions and 3 kicks have secured his place as one of the most consistant players throughout the Mitre 10 Cup.   His powerful...