Canterbury RFU

The Canterbury Rugby Football Union is the official governing body for rugby union in a substantial part of the Canterbury region of New Zealand. The team is based in Christchurch and plays home matches at Jade Stadium. Their historic colours are red and black, with today's jersey being mostly black with red hoops.

Related Topics:
Rugby union - Canterbury - New Zealand - Christchurch - Jade Stadium

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Canterbury's senior side competes in Division One of the country's domestic competition, the National Provincial Championship. They have won the NPC five times (1977, 1983, 1997, 2001, 2004). Also, they have won the Ranfurly Shield, the country's challenge trophy, 11 times, and are the current holders, having won the "Log of Wood" on 5 September 2004 against Bay of Plenty.

Related Topics:
National Provincial Championship - Ranfurly Shield - 5 September - 2004 - Bay of Plenty

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Canterbury players make up the core of the Crusaders, the most successful team in the history of the Super 14, with five overall wins in the competition's 10 seasons to date.

Related Topics:
Crusaders - Super 14

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