Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Rugby star Matt Johnson has come off life support after multiple open heart surgeries in Auckland this week.
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islander Dave Rennie will start his term as the new Wallabies head coach next month.
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Johnson family in Rarotonga is sleepless with worry about their New Zealand-based son Matt.
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Alex Glenn underwent surgery after suffering major cut to his calf muscle in last week’s NRL clash.
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Australian pundits are picking Cook Islands back Steven Marsters as one to watch when the NRL kicks off again after its enforced break.
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Jordan Rapana’s return to rugby league has got the national body excited.
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cautious enthusiasm for end-of-year international rugby league triple-header, as long as the fans can come.
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Expats contracted by local rugby league clubs are eligible to apply for unemployment benefit. Players from Fiji, Samoa and Papua New Guinea are left stranded on Rarotonga after the cancellation of the domestic league competition.
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Government is discouraging gathering of groups of more than 50 people, involving sporting events.
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Eels’ unbeaten run is at stake in the weekly rugby league competition.
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islander Anthony Gelling is set to return to the Super League competition after an investigation by his club on his off-field conduct.
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Wet fans follow teams around island to Muri for six-try bonanza.
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A fierce battle for the second spot in the domestic rugby league competition is expected between two former champions.
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The inclusion of three import players has propelled Avatiu Eels to new heights in the national rugby league competition.
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Top Cook Islands players, who played for the Kiwis or Australia, can still make the switch back to the Cook Islands.
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Eels maintained their unbeaten run in the Raro Cars Rugby League competition after a superb win on Saturday. The Eels defeated Tupapa Panthers 28-20 at a soggy Victoria Park. In the other premier match, defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles overcame Arorangi Bears 28-20. Town won the women’s match beating Country 32-0.
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Eels have taken the lead in the Raro Cars Rugby League competition after a superb win against former champions Tupapa Panthers on Saturday.
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Rugby league has started hunting for top players for the upcoming Oceania Cup.
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Indiscipline made Eels’ job all the harder.
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Muri’s Nukupure Park will today host a ‘clash of the titans’ affair between arch-rivals in domestic rugby league competition.