Could rugby league make the jump into Christchurch?

A consortium in the Garden City are hoping to be the 18th expansion franchise tipped to enter the NRL by 2026.

Former Canterbury rugby league chair Tony Kidd joined Piney to discuss.

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Could rugby league make the jump into Christchurch?
A consortium in the Garden City are hoping to be the 18th expansion franchise tipped to enter the NRL by 2026.
Former Canterbury rugby league chair Tony Kidd joined Piney to discuss.
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Tony Kidd: former Canterbury rugby league chair on rugby league expanding in Christchurch

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Full Show Podcast: 22 March 2026 

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' latest victory and the ongoing Super Rugby season. 

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' latest victory and the ongoing Super Rugby season.&nbsp;
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the Warriors' latest victory and the Super Rugby season

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Kiwi target shooter Isaac Junc has already broken plenty of records at 17, and he's hoping to take his skills further.

He was recently selected to represent New Zealand at the ISSF Junior World Championships in Germany in June.

He joined Piney to discuss further.

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Kiwi target shooter Isaac Junc has already broken plenty of records at 17, and he's hoping to take his skills further.
He was recently selected to represent New Zealand at the ISSF Junior World Championships in Germany in June.
He joined Piney to discuss further.
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Isaac Junc: shooter speaks ahead of ISSF Junior World Championships

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Tony Kidd: former Canterbury rugby league chair on rugby league expanding in Christchurch

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