Cantabrians can begin entering in dates in their calendars for the full 2023 season, with the Farah Palmer Cup draw for 2023 confirmed.

John ‘Nugget’ Pounsford will join thousands this weekend in strapping on their boots for the first time this season, as the Ohoka Division 2 side get their season underway in Culverden tomorrow.

Selwyn RFC have kicked off their season in the best way possible, celebrating 50 years of the club based in Glentunnel.

April 15th signals the start of the Bascik Transport Premier competitions, alongside the majority of the other Senior grades, with just Metro Colts left to get underway after the end of the University holidays.

Canterbury Rugby and Matatū’s commitment to the development in women’s rugby in the region has taken a significant step forward, with the establishment of two fulltime paid coaching positions. 

Interest in girls’ rugby continues to rise, with girls' only sessions in hot demand around Canterbury.

Farah Palmer Cup Head Coach Blair Baxter has taken the next step in his coaching career, accepting an exciting opportunity with the China Women’s 7’s side as Assistant Coach, as they seek qualification for the 2024 Olympics.

Canterbury Rugby and principal partner Ray White have again teamed up to support the game, this time in flood ravaged Hawke’s Bay.

In 2023, there are three new Experimental Domestic Safety Law Variations, or EDSLVs as they are more commonly referred to as, to look out for this season.

There’ll be a new chapter added to the rich history of two clubs this weekend, with Lincoln Rolleston joining forces for this season’s Luisetti Seeds Division 1 competition.

Canterbury NPC Head Coach Marty Bourke has been appoined as an Assistant Coach for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.

The Luisetti Seeds Country Combined Division 1 starts this weekend, with teams from North Canterbury, Ellesmere and Mid Canterbury competing for outright Country supremacy.

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.