Canterbury are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Christchurch, 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 One New Zealand 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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Current squad
The Canterbury squad for the 2026 Hilux NPC season is:
Honours
Canterbury have been overall Champions on 15 occasions. Their first title was in 1977 and their most recent title was in 2025. Their full list of honours include:
National Provincial Championship First Division
Winners: 1977, 1983, 1997, 2001, 2004
Air New Zealand Cup
Winners: 2008, 2009
ITM Cup
Winners: 2010
ITM Cup Premiership Division
Winners: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Division
Winners: 2016, 2017
Bunnings NPC
Winners: 2025
Current Super Rugby players
Players named in the 2025 Canterbury squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.