Pre-season starts on 3rd February for everyone in town. If you are arriving when the halls open we’ll see you on 10th February, 6.00pm on Ilam Fields (or as soon as you can make it).

The Draft & Open Trials for colts age players will start on 1st March.
– If you are looking to play Colts rugby this year, you’ll need to be available to register and play on this day.
– Registrations will be conducted on the morning of 1st March, so be ready for a massive day.
– Registration will be via the new Rugby Xplorer app, so stay tuned for how to start this process.
– As part of the day we’ll have food, drinks & entertainment available post trials.

All senior grades will commence play on Saturday 5th April

Colts grades will start on Saturday 26th April

Kings Birthday weekend (2nd June) will be no play for most teams.
We do play Matariki weekend (20th June).

NEW PLAYERS: If you (or mum) are booking flights home, please make sure you leave on a Sunday and return on the Friday, so you can play both weekends around the semester breaks.

For all competition draws, see CRFU site:  https://www.canterburyrugby.co.nz/metro-senior-grades

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