League
Takairangi fractures eye socket
Wednesday 21 March 2018 | Published in League
Cook Islander Brad Takairangi is expected to be out until week 10 of the NRL season, after copping a stray elbow to the face this past weekend.
Eels on top after Bulldogs win
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Nikao Eels finished top of the table after round one of the domestic rugby league competition following a superb 28-10 win over defending champions Titikaveka Bulldogs.
Bulldogs to host unbeaten Eels team
Saturday 17 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in League
Titikaveka Bulldogs will have to dig deep to stop the rampaging Avatiu Nikao Eels in the domestic rugby league feature match of round six today at Teimurimotia Park.
Sharks to host the Bears at Aitutaki
Friday 16 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Aitutaki Sharks will host Arorangi Bears today in round six of the domestic rugby league competition.
Eels and Panthers remain top bets
Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
There were two sets of brothers at opposite ends but there was certainly no love lost when Avatiu Nikao Eels hosted Tupapa Panthers on Saturday.
Panthers level up with the Eels
Monday 12 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers mounted a massive comeback in the second half to level the score against Avatiu Nikao Eels in the top of the table clash over the weekend.
Eels wary of the Panthers
Saturday 10 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A crunch battle is looming between the top two teams in the domestic rugby league competition.
Panthers not there yet - Piri
Tuesday 6 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers are enjoying a fine run in the domestic rugby league competition but coach Darren Piri says there are areas to work on to get the team to the desired level.
Quiz night to help Sea Eagles
Tuesday 6 March 2018 | Published in League
A special quiz night fundraiser will be held tomorrow evening in aid of getting Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles premier grade players and Baby Eagles to Aitutaki. The teams are expected to compete against the Aitutaki Sharks this weekend.
Panthers tame the Bulldogs
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Tupapa Panthers’ powering run in the domestic rugby league competition continues after another superb win in a round-four clash over the weekend.
Panthers defending winning run
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run in the domestic rugby league competition when they host defending champions Titikaveka Bulldogs at Victoria Park today.
Warriors forfeit battle with Sharks
Friday 2 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Takuvaine (TKV) Warriors have decided not to travel to Aitutaki to face the Sharks in a round four premier battle supposed to be played later this afternoon.
CIRLA congratulates league super girls
Tuesday 27 February 2018 | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League Association president Charles Carlson has congratulated the ‘awesome achievement’ of the rugby league women’s side, after they collected the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Competition 9s.
'Hulk' Mataora helps with Panthers win
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in League
A hard running Tupapa Panthers side were able to capitalise on the mistakes of their Arorangi Bears opponents as they cruised to a 34-12 victory in the third round of the domestic rugby league competition on Saturday.
Blues fall just short of Highlanders
Monday 26 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Highlanders have inflicted further misery on the Blues, adding to their lengthy drought against fellow Kiwi teams.
Eels lead domestic league competition
Wednesday 21 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The mighty Avatiu Nikao Eels have taken an early lead in the Cook Islands rugby league competition.
Kukis at play in the NRL
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in League
A few Kuki internationals got the chance to blow off the cobwebs over the weekend in the opening round of the NRL’s pre-season.
Wakeup call for defending champs
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A 16-all draw in their opening match of the 2018 rugby league season is a wakeup call for defending champions Titikaveka Bulldogs, says coach Meti Noovao.
Bears fight back to level terms with Bulldogs
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
For the second consecutive week, young Sam Taoro stepped up and delivered in the crucial moment for his Arorangi Bears side in the domestic rugby league competition.
Bulldogs wary of the rampant Bears
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Meti Noovao has come to the rescue for defending champions Titikaveka Bulldogs ahead of their opening match at home today against Arorangi Bears.
