Meet the mighty Canterbury Kings!

With a passionate fan base that fuels their drive, the Kings deliver excitement, energy, and unforgettable moments on the field. The Kings are otherwise known as the Canterbury Men’s (when competing for the Plunket Shield and Ford Trophy). They were champions of the T20 competition in 05/06 and have been runners up two times. Driven by a commitment to excellence and the support of their fans, the Kings are here to bring the game to life and create lasting memories.

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Ford Trophy returns in just ONE WEEKS TIME 🔥

The Canterbury Men will head north as they take on Auckland at Kennards Hire Community Oval, Next Wednesday 🔴⚫️

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Ford Trophy returns in just ONE WEEKS TIME 🔥

The Canterbury Men will head north as they take on Auckland at Kennards Hire Community Oval, Next Wednesday 🔴⚫️

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Cole McConchie’s Introduction to Canterbury Cricket ❤️🖤

Full Interview out Friday on the Canterbury Cricket YT Channel

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Cole McConchie’s Introduction to Canterbury Cricket ❤️🖤

Full Interview out Friday on the Canterbury Cricket YT Channel

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5 Canterbury Men named for the Blackcaps ODI Series vs India 🔥🔥🔥

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5 Canterbury Men named for the Blackcaps ODI Series vs India 🔥🔥🔥

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Back on for PRESZN 2 vs @aucklandcricket

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Match schedules

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Auckland Aces

10:30am October 28, 2026

Kennards Hire Community Oval, Auckland

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Wellington Firebirds

10:30am October 31, 2026

Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Otago Volts

10:30am November 4, 2026

University of Otago Oval, Dunedin

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Central Stags

10:30am November 8, 2026

McLean Park, Napier

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Northern Brave (M)

10:30am November 12, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Otago

10:30am November 19, 2026

University of Otago Oval, Dunedin

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Auckland

10:30am November 28, 2026

Kennards Hire Community Oval, Auckland

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Northern Districts

10:30am December 7, 2026

Seddon Park, Hamilton

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Wellington

10:30am December 15, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Otago Volts

December 27, 2026

Molyneux Park, Alexandra

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Auckland Aces

December 30, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Central Stags

January 2, 2027

Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Otago Volts

January 4, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Northern Brave (M)

January 7, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Wellington Firebirds

January 10, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Central Stags

January 14, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Auckland Aces

January 17, 2027

Kennards Hire Community Oval, Auckland

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Wellington Firebirds

January 21, 2027

Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Northern Brave (M)

January 24, 2027

Seddon Park, Hamilton

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Central Stags

10:30am February 3, 2027

Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Auckland Aces

10:30am February 5, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Northern Brave (M)

10:30am February 10, 2027

Seddon Park, Hamilton

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Wellington Firebirds

10:30am February 13, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Otago Volts

10:30am February 16, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Wellington

10:30am March 1, 2027

Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Northern Districts

10:30am March 10, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Auckland

10:30am March 18, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Central Districts

10:30am March 26, 2027

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Coaches

Brendon Donkers Canterbury Men’s Head Coach

Fred Anderson High Performance Coach & Batting Lead

Ben McCord Bowling Lead

Squad

Angus McKenzie Left Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Old Boys Collegians Debut 2022/23

Cam Paul Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Darfield Debut 2024/25

Chad Bowes Right Hand Batter Sydenham Debut 2015/16

Cole McConchie Right Hand Batter Right Arm Off-spin Bowler Riccarton Debut 2011/12

Daryl Mitchell Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Lincoln Debut 2020/21

Fraser Sheat Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Bowler Sefton Debut 2017/18

Henry Nicholls Left Hand Batter Peninsula-Harbour Debut 2011/12

Ish Sodhi Right Hand Batter Right Arm Leg Spin Bowler Old Boys Collegians Debut 2022/23

Jesse Frew Right Hand Batter Wicketkeeper Darfield Debut 2024/25

Kyle Jamieson Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Weedons Debut 2013/14

Lachie Harper Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler St Albans Debut 2025/26

Leo Carter Left Hand Batter East Shirley Debut 2014/15

Matt Boyle Left Hand Batter Right Arm Leg Spin Bowler Old Boys Collegians Debut 2022/23

Matt Henry Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Marist-Harewood Debut 2010/11

Matt Rowe Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Bowler Sydenham Debut 2024/25

Michael Rae Right Hand Batter Right Arm Fast Bowler Sydenham Debut 2023/24

Mitch Hay Right Hand Batter Wicketkeeper Burnside West Christchurch University Debut 2020/21

Raunaq Kapur Left Hand Batter Right Arm Off Break Bowler Cheviot Debut 2025/26

Rhys Mariu Right Hand Batter Right Arm Leg Spin Bowler Ohoka Debut 2022/23

Scott Janett Right Hand Batter Burnside West Christchurch University Debut 2024/25

Sean Davey Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Old Boys Collegians Debut 2019/20

Tom Latham Left Hand Batter Wicketkeeper Burnside West Christchurch University Debut 2010/11

Will O’Rourke Right Hand Batter Right Arm Fast Bowler Burnside West Christchurch University Debut 2021/22

Zak Foulkes Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Darfield Debut 2021/22

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