Mitre 10 Cup Watch: Masterclass from the next No 10 off the Canterbury production line
New Zealand's Canterbury province has always been known for its uncanny ability to produce first five-eighths of the highest order.
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The Canterbury rugby team plays in New Zealand’s Bunnings NPC competition. The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific franchise and it is one of the most successful sides in the history of the National Provincial Championship.
Read on to discover even more about Canterbury Rugby Club. On this page, you’ll discover a detailed history of the side and you’ll also be able to see the team’s latest results and fixtures.
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The Canterbury rugby team plays in New Zealand’s Bunnings NPC competition. The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific franchise and it is one of the most successful sides in the history of the National Provincial Championship.
Read on to discover even more about Canterbury Rugby Club. On this page, you’ll discover a detailed history of the side and you’ll also be able to see the team’s latest results and fixtures.
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There are no games scheduled for this week.
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History of Canterbury Rugby Club
Due to the successes Canterbury Rugby Club have experienced over the course of their history, the club has also been home to several legends of New Zealand rugby. Since the union was founded in 1879, more than 200 players who have represented Canterbury Rugby have also gone on to represent the All Blacks. This includes global stars such as Kieran Read, Alex Wyllie, Dan Carter and Richie McCaw.
Today, several of the All Blacks continue to represent Canterbury Rugby when they’re not away on international duty. This includes Sam Whitelock, Joe Moody and Codie Taylor.