Linwood Keas Rugby League Football Club

10/06/2026

Safeguarding & Child Protection in Sport Workshop 🟢⚫️

A open invite to all Linwood Keas coaches, managers, volunteers and committee members to register for this important workshop, proudly delivered as part of a Southern Zone Rugby League community initiative.

This session is free and will provide practical knowledge and tools to help us create safe, supportive and positive environments for all of our tamariki and rangatahi involved in rugby league.

We all have a role to play in protecting and supporting our young people. We encourage all of our volunteers to attend.

Click on the link in the main post from SZRL to register 😊

🛡️ SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION IN SPORT 🛡️

📅 Monday 29 June
🕕 6:00pm
📍 Online - registrations are required, a zoom link will be sent out upon registering

Creating safe environments for our tamariki and rangatahi is everyone's responsibility.

This important workshop is designed to provide our rugby league community with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to effectively safeguard and protect children and young people involved in our game.

✅ Compulsory for all coaches, trainers, and managers involved in:
• Scorpions Campaigns
• South Island 15s Boys Campaign
• South Island 16s & 18s Tournament - District Representative Campaigns

We also strongly encourage referees, board members, volunteers, club administrators, and anyone involved in rugby league to attend.

Let's work together to ensure our sport remains a safe, positive, and supportive environment for all participants. 🖤

Register here: https://www.safeguardingchildren.org.nz/seminar-register-form/?InfoodleFormName=4730106e-e8e1-4b18-8ee3-83669b288264

Safeguarding Children New Zealand

10/06/2026

📣 Reminder Submissions Close Tomorrow

Our home. Our community. Our future. 🖤💚

The Linwood Park plan is now open for feedback - and we need our Keas whānau to show up strong.

We’re backing a plan that delivers for everyone:
✨ Safe, well-lit fields for our tamariki and rangatahi
✨ A brand new skatepark & pump track for our youth
✨ Pathways and spaces that make the park safer and more accessible
✨ And most importantly - our clubrooms. A place our people have waited far too long for.

Linwood Rugby League are the biggest users of this park. The mahi we do in this community goes well beyond game day - and this rebuild is about creating a home our whānau deserve.

👉 Have your say and support our lease application here: https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/linwood-park

Let’s get this done. For our players. For our whānau. For our future. 💚🖤

09/06/2026

Congrats to our Keas duo, Joe Purcell-Mika & Ariana Gear, who have been appointed to the Southern Zone Rugby League South Island 15s Boys team!

All the best champs 💚🖤

🔥 SOUTH ISLAND 15s BOYS COACHING & MANAGEMENT TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We're proud to announce the coaching and management team who will lead our South Island 15s Boys in 2026!

This year, the South Island 15s Boys team will be selected through a hybrid identification process, with selectors attending the One NZ Warriors South Island 16s & 18s Tournament and continuing to identify players through district academy pathways.

👀 Boys, keep working hard, all eyes are on you.
Every training session, every game, and every opportunity is a chance to showcase your attitude, effort, and ability. The road to a South Island jersey starts now.

🏉 Those selected will earn the opportunity to represent the South Island in two matches against the North Island Warriors Invitational side in Auckland this October. With limited spots available, selectors will be looking for players who consistently demonstrate skill, commitment, and character throughout the identification process.

Congratulations to our coaching and management team. We look forward to seeing the next group of South Island representatives emerge over the coming months.

06/06/2026

💚🖤 WOMEN'S GAMEDAY 🖤💚

Our wāhine are back in action this Sunday as they take on Eastern Eagles in another big clash!

📅 Sunday 7 June
⏰ 1:00pm Kick Off
📍 Wainoni Park

Get your green and black on and come support our wahine as they continue to build on a strong season.

06/06/2026

🏉 GAME DAY | MASTERS 🏉

The old heads are lacing up the boots once again! 💪

This Sunday our Linwood Masters side takes on the Papanui/Halswell-Rolleston Combined Team in what promises to be a great afternoon of footy.

📅 Sunday 7 June
📍 Parklands Reserve
⏰ Kick Off: 12:30pm

Get down and support the lads as they represent the green and black with pride. Bring the whānau, enjoy some rugby league, and cheer on the Keas!

💚🖤

05/06/2026

A huge congratulations to nine of our Green Machine who have been selected in the Canterbury Rugby League 15s Boys Team.

The boys will travel to Oamaru next month to compete at the One NZ Warriors Southern Zone Rugby League 16s Youth Tournament against the top 16s talent from across Te Waipounamu.

🟢 Ali Fa'avae-Mika
⚫️ Benoni Iosefa
⚪️ Eli Taleaua
🔴 Isah Mulipola
🟢 Kian Ash
⚫️ Lennox Sula
⚪️ Luca Lemalie
🔴 Pūmau Tana
🟢 William Saukuru

A special shoutout also to Gus Mulipola and Ariana Gear, who have been appointed to coaching and management staff duties for the campaign.

To those who missed selection this time around - keep working, keep learning, and stay ready. Opportunities come quickly in our game, and your time will come if you continue to put in the mahi.

Ka mau te wehi, e tama mā. We are proud of you all and wish you the very best as you represent your whānau, your club, and Canterbury Rugby League.

💚🖤 Up the Keas!

Congratulations to the following players and staff selected to represent the Canterbury Bulls 15s Boys to participate in the South Island 16s tournament in Oamaru on July 11/12. First Training is this Sunday, 1 - 2:45pm community field.

04/06/2026

Kia ora Keas Whānau,

If your child is of Māori heritage and keen to represent Te Toka Tū o Waitaha Māori Rugby League - please check the below out.

Happening this Sunday ❤️🖤💚

Busy day today for pānui - as one kapa head to natrionals its time to start preparing for the next !!!
Te Toka Tū o Waitaha are now calling for registrations for our Under 10s, Under 11s, and Under 12s to attend the Aotearoa NZ Maori Rugby League Tamariki Tournament 🏉

Please use the link below to register
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/492275

Please ensure all players bring:
• Boots
• Mouthguard
• Drink bottle

If your child is unable to attend trials, they must still register and send through their apologies to be considered for selection.

This is an awesome opportunity for our tamariki to represent Te Toka Tū o Waitaha, build connections, and experience Māori Rugby League on a wider stage.

We look forward to seeing our future stars at trials! 🖤❤️💚

02/06/2026

KEAS AIGA - LET'S GET BEHIND ONE OF OUR OWN 🖤💚

Our rugby league community is about more than footy - it's about whānau, connection, and supporting each other through life's toughest challenges.

Many of you will know Isaiah Sa'imoa, who has proudly represented the Keas junior whānau over the past couple of seasons. You may also know his mum, Moira Sa'imoa, whose positivity, warmth, and support on the sidelines have impacted our community.

Despite currently facing the battle of a lifetime following a terminal brain cancer diagnosis, Moira continues to share her light, strength, and smile with those around her.

Today, we're asking our Keas aiga to wrap some alofa around the Sa'imoa family. If you're in a position to help, no matter how big or small, please consider supporting their Givealittle page:

💚 https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/terminal-brain-cancer

If you can't donate, please keep Moira and her whānau in your thoughts and prayers and help by sharing this post.

Let's show the Sa'imoa family the strength of the Keas and wider rugby league community.

Making memories

01/06/2026

🇼🇸 SAMOAN LANGUAGE WEEK 2026 🇼🇸

Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa
1–7 June 2026

"Ia malu lou sā. Folau i lagimā" Respectful relationships create prosperous communities.

At Linwood Kea's Rugby League Club, we proudly celebrate our Samoan players, families, volunteers, coaches, and supporters who help make our club strong.

Today we acknowledge the rich culture, language, values, and traditions of Samoa and the important contribution of our Samoan community to our Keas whānau.

💚🖤 Fa'afetai tele lava Thank you for your passion, pride, and commitment to our club.

Our Values
Family • Pride • Passion • Integrity