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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Team Effort on Day 1 🙌

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All to play for with just 2 rounds to go in the Plunket Shield!

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All to play for with just 2 rounds to go in the Plunket Shield!#canterburykings

Two rounds of Plunket Shield remain and the Canterbury Men top the table!

Jesse Frew comes in to the side in place of Tom Latham for the match

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Two rounds of Plunket Shield remain and the Canterbury Men top the table!Jesse Frew comes in to the side in place of Tom Latham for the match#canterburykings

Congratulations to @travis.muller10 on making his Canterbury First-Class Debut against the Firebirds this week!

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Congratulations to @travis.muller10 on making his Canterbury First-Class Debut against the Firebirds this week!#canterburykings

Match schedules

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Otago Volts

10:30am October 25, 2025

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Wellington Firebirds

10:30am October 30, 2025

Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Auckland Aces

10:30am November 3, 2025

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Northern Brave (M)

10:30am November 8, 2025

Seddon Park, Hamilton

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Central Stags

10:30am November 12, 2025

Mainpower Oval, Rangiora

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Northern Districts

10:30am November 18, 2025

Mainpower Oval, Rangiora

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Otago

10:30am November 26, 2025

University of Otago Oval, Dunedin

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Central Districts

10:30am December 5, 2025

McLean Park, Napier

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Auckland

10:30am December 13, 2025

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Otago Volts

4:25pm December 28, 2025

Molyneux Park, Alexandra

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Central Stags

5:55pm January 1, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Central Stags

4:25pm January 3, 2026

Saxton Oval, Nelson

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Northern Brave (M)

2:10pm January 8, 2026

Seddon Park, Hamilton

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Auckland Aces

5:55pm January 10, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Auckland Aces

12:40pm January 14, 2026

Kennards Hire Community Oval, Auckland

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Wellington Firebirds

4:25pm January 19, 2026

Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Otago Volts

5:55pm January 21, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Wellington Firebirds

5:55pm January 23, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Northern Brave (M)

4:25pm January 25, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Super Smash

Canterbury Kings

Auckland Aces

5:55pm January 30, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Auckland Aces

10:30am February 4, 2026

Kennards Hire Community Oval, Auckland

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Northern Brave (M)

10:30am February 7, 2026

Mainpower Oval, Rangiora

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Otago Volts

10:30am February 10, 2026

Queen’s Park, Invercargill

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Wellington Firebirds

10:30am February 13, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings

Central Stags

10:30am February 17, 2026

Saxton Oval, Nelson

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Otago

10:30am February 28, 2026

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Wellington

10:30am March 9, 2026

Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Central Districts

10:30am March 18, 2026

Mainpower Oval, Rangiora

Plunket Shield

Canterbury

Auckland

10:30am March 27, 2026

Kennards Hire Community Oval, Auckland

Coaches

Peter Fulton Canterbury Men’s Head Coach

Brendon Donkers Canterbury Men’s Assistant Coach and CCA Bowling Lead

Squad

Angus McKenzie Left Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Old Boys Collegians Debut 2022/2023

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

Chad Bowes Right Hand Batter Sydenham Debut 2015/2016

Cole McConchie Right Hand Batter Right Arm Off-spin Bowler Riccarton Debut 2011/2012

Daryl Mitchell Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Lincoln Debut 2020/2021

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

Henry Nicholls Left Hand Batter Peninsula-Harbour Debut 2011/2012

Henry Shipley Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Darfield Debut 2015/2016

Jesse Frew Right Hand Batter Wicketkeeper Darfield Debut 2024/25

Kyle Jamieson Right Hand Batter Right Arm Fast Medium Bowler Weedons Debut 2013/2014

Leo Carter Left Hand Batter East Shirley Debut 2014/15

Matt Boyle Left Hand Batter Right Arm Leg Spin Bowler Old Boys Collegians Debut 2022/2023

Matt Henry Right Hand Batter Right Arm Fast Medium Bowler Marist-Harewood Debut 2010/2011

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

Michael Rippon Right Hand Batter Left Arm Spin Bowler Heathcote Debut 2023/24

Mitch Hay Right Hand Batter Wicketkeeper Burnside West Christchurch University Debut 2020/2021

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 2010/2011

Will O’Rourke Right Hand Batter Right Arm Fast Bowler Burnside West Christchurch University Debut 2021/2022

Zak Foulkes Right Hand Batter Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Darfield Debut 2021/2022

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