Canterbury (National Provincial Championship)

For the Canterbury Rugby governing body, see Canterbury Rugby Football Union.

Canterbury
CRFU emblem
UnionCanterbury Rugby Football Union
Founded1879 (1879)
LocationSt Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand
GroundApollo Projects Stadium (Capacity: 18,000)
CEOTony Smail
CoachMarty Bourke
CaptainCullen Grace
Most appearancesRobbie Deans (146)
Top scorerRobbie Deans (1,625)
Most triesPaula Bale (93)
LeagueBunnings NPC
20251st
Champions
Team kit
Official website
www.canterburyrugby.co.nz

Canterbury are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Canterbury, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1879, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch in the Canterbury region. The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are black and red.

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