Christchurch is set to host a blockbusting day of rugby on Saturday September 23 with the Canterbury NPC clash against rivals Tasman now sandwiched between two Heartland matches comprising South Canterbury versus neighbours Mid Canterbury and Buller up against West Coast, all at Orangetheory Stadium. 

The 2023 Bunnings NPC schedule has been announced, with Canterbury looking to go one better after a strong 2022 season.

Scott Robertson will become the All Blacks Head Coach from 2024.

The 48-year-old father of three was appointed following a robust interview process and will announce further key appointments to his coaching and management team in coming months before officially taking up his new role following the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

After months of renovations, Darfield Rugby Football Club has been able to reap the fruits of their labour, with the reopening of their clubrooms at Darfield Domain.

The offseason creates the perfect opportunity for clubs to refresh their clubrooms, with Ohoka RFC another club who have taken the time to spruce up their facilities ahead of the 2023 season.

Canterbury Rugby is excited to announce Bascik Transport as a Major Grassroots partner supporting Metro Club Rugby in Christchurch, with the local logistics company delighted to aid the delivery of the grassroots game for the next three years.

Rugby is a game for everyone, as demonstrated by Campbell tonight.

In the final episode of the End of Season Awards, we celebrated the award winners of our highest two teams, our Farah Palmer Cup and NPC sides.

In Episode 2 of the End of Season Awards, we celebrated our representative winners, following another successful season for our Canterbury representative sides.

In last night’s first episode of the Canterbury Rugby Awards, we celebrated all of those in our community who have put in the hard yards this year.

George Bridge is set to play his final game in the red & black this weekend, with the mercurial wing set to go ply his trade for Montpellier in France following tomorrow’s final.

Rameka Poihipi has been a staple in the Canterbury side this season, featuring in every game so far apart from the midweek encounter with North Harbour, making him a key contributor to the teams’ final run.

This weekend’s Bunnings NPC Final sees a rematch of two old foes.

New Brighton’s Billy Harmon will lead Canterbury in Saturdays Bunnings Warehouse NPC in Christchurch, their first Grand Final since 2018.

New Brighton Prop Oli Jager has been rewarded for his continued persistence with a call up to the All Blacks XV, a big vote of confidence for the 27-year-old as he continues to take steps in the right direction.

Luke Romano returns to Canterbury’s pack for Saturday’s Bunnings NPC Semi Final in Christchurch.

It’s a case of one step at a time for Canterbury as they get set to take on Northland in Saturday’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC Quarter Final in Christchurch.

Burnside’s Joel Lam has had to be patient in his first Bunnings NPC season, but will be rewarded for his efforts with his first Canterbury start against Otago on Saturday, adding another bow to an already impressive 2022 season for the young halfback.

Joel Lam will make his first start of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC on Saturday, with the young half back handed the number nine jersey for the clash against Otago at Forsyth Barr stadium.

There’s a sense of occasion brewing amongst the Canterbury NPC side ahead of Friday night’s clash against old rivals Auckland.