News | Rugby League

18 Oct 2025 11:11

| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |

NZCity News

Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

Belief from former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe that his Christchurch-based bid can get across the line to join the NRL

Belief from former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe that his Christchurch-based bid can get across the line to join the NRL

8 November 2024 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

Former Kiwi Coach - Frank Endacott

Former Kiwi Coach - Frank Endacott

The Southern Orca - one of three New Zealand-based expansion bids - have publicly unveiled a 360-million dollar proposal to play out of the new Te Kaha Stadium, and including plans for a 20-hectare sports centre with seven training fields, gymnasiums and medical facilities.

Lowe is confident the NRL can get behind their vision.

RUGBY LEAGUE COVERAGE WITH PIT STOP. YOUR CAR'S SERVICE DOCTOR, USING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY

>> More Rugby League News

Subscribe to NZCity's Rugby League articles

© 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

Other Rugby League News

17 Oct: Harry Inch will be a Warrior until at least the end of 20-27 after the New Zealand NRL franchise confirmed they've signed the 19-year-old rugby player

15 Oct: Kiwis five-eighth Dylan Brown is relishing a chance to team up with retiring playmaker Kieran Foran in the halves for Sunday's Pacific Championship game against Samoa at Mt Smart

15 Oct: Kiwis league coach Stacey Jones has applauded forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona's resilience after being named in the 17 to take on Samoa in Sunday's Pacific Championships match at Mt Smart

15 Oct: Warriors teammates Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will go head-to-head at fullback in Sunday's Pacific Championships match between the Kiwis and Samoa in Auckland

14 Oct: Gold Coast Titans fullback AJ Brimson is set to debut for England in their Ashes league series against Australia - starting October 25 at Wembley Stadium

14 Oct: Playmaker Kieran Foran supports a push for Kiwis to feature in State of Origin

13 Oct: Another call for consistency when it comes to how eligibility rules connect State of Origin and international rugby league

Top Stories

RUGBY
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is staying tight-lipped about the location of the fourth test between the All Blacks and Springboks as part of next year's Greatest Rivalry tour More...

BUSINESS
The rising cost of food is also affecting chocolate with popular Kiwi brand Whittaker's increasing its prices More...

Today's News

Rugby:
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is staying tight-lipped about the location of the fourth test between the All Blacks and Springboks as part of next year's Greatest Rivalry tour 11:06

International:
Trump 'risking full-fledged war' against Venezuela as US military action escalates 11:06

Entertainment:
Bella Hadid made her return to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show after her health struggles 10:47

Accident and Emergency:
Three people have been pulled from the water after a boat capsized at Port Waikato 10:46

International:
Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers Donald Trump Ukrainian drones in exchange for US Tomahawks 10:46

Health & Safety:
Shifts are happening in the medical workforce- as we start to see more diversity and growth 10:26

Netball:
The Silver Ferns have been able to squeeze out some positives following their 69-52 Constellation Cup loss to Australia in Melbourne 10:26

Entertainment:
Sarah Jessica Parker sees Victoria's Secret as a "fantasy" 10:17

International:
Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads not guilty to sharing classified information 10:06

Environment:
Wet and wild weather's set to lash the South Island's West Coast today 10:06

News Search

© 2025 New Zealand City Ltd