Canterbury (National Provincial Championship)
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 Orangetheory 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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| Union | Canterbury Rugby Football Union | |
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| Founded | 1879 | |
| Location | St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Ground(s) | Orangetheory Stadium (Capacity: 18,000) | |
| CEO | Tony Smail | |
| Coach(es) | Marty Bourke | |
| Captain(s) | Billy Harmon | |
| Most appearances | Robbie Deans (146) | |
| Top scorer | Robbie Deans (1,625) | |
| Most tries | Paula Bale (93) | |
| League(s) | Bunnings NPC | |
| 2023 | 3rd Semifinalist | |
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| Official website | ||
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