Woman charged after Canterbury rugby team members injured in crash

Thursday 27 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 27 Aug, 11:59am

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A 22-year-old woman has been charged with 12 counts of careless or inconsiderate vehicle operation causing injury. The charges relate to a July 4 crash in Darfield that injured 13 BDI Rugby Football Club members, including two who were critically injured.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 27 Aug, 9:09am

   Woman charged after 13 Canterbury rugby team members injured in crash (opens in new tab)

   • Youths charged over crash that critically injured Manawatū cop appear in court (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Aug, 11:59am
2. The PressThu 27 Aug, 10:01am

   22-year-old woman charged over crash that injured Canterbury rugby players (opens in new tab)