League
Passionate 'Gello' closer to home
Tuesday 16 January 2018 | Published in League
Anthony Gelling’s move to the New Zealand Warriors has been welcomed by Cook Islands Rugby League Association president Charles Carlson, who is delighted that a star player is now closer to home.
From one Warriors team to another
Friday 12 January 2018 | Published in League
Cook Islands international Anthony Gelling looks likely to swap one Warriors outfit for another, as he looks set to make a move from Wigan to Auckland.
Nines get 2018 league season rolling
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League Association Bluesky Club Nines tournament proved an excellent start to the 2018 season which will get underway next month.
Queensland Kukis win Nines title
Monday 8 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Queensland Kukis held off a late barrage of attack from the Arorangi Bears to claim the Cook Islands Rugby League Association Bluesky Club Nines tournament title over the weekend.
Visitor's early favourites at the Nines
Monday 8 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Queensland Kukis have emerged the early favourites in the Cook Islands Rugby League Association Bluesky Club Nines tournament after a red-hot performance on day one yesterday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Queensland Kukis create major buzz
Friday 5 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The inclusion of the Queensland Kukis has created a buzz among local clubs ahead of the Cook Islands Rugby League Bluesky Club Nines tournament which starts today.
Prodigal son makes the return home
Friday 5 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The return of their prodigal son is expected to boost the morale of Avatiu Nikao Eels in their title defence campaign at the Cook Islands Rugby League Association Bluesky Club Nines tournament this weekend.
Import refs ready for Nines battle
Friday 5 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
“Let the referees’ ref.”
Plenty of interest in Nines event
Thursday 4 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The interest from the public in support of the Cook Islands Rugby League Bluesky Club Nines tournament has impressed the organisers.
Disappointment over Pacific Cup
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League Association is disappointed that the national side has been denied participation in this year’s Pacific Cup.
Big year for rugby league ends on high
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It’s been a rollercoaster season for the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) which tasted some major success in the local and international scenes.
Visiting officials bolster Nines meet
Friday 29 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) will have overseas officials assisting them in running the 2018 Cook Islands Rugby League Nines Tournament.
Women's rugby league team ranked fifth in world
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands women’s rugby league team is ranked fifth in the world following their superb finish at the Rugby League Women’s World Cup last month.
Exciting times for NRL stars
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in League
Although the NRL season for 2018 is in its quiet period, it seems to be exciting times for a number of the star Kuki players.
Seven teams set for Nines battle
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Seven teams have been confirmed for the 2018 Cook Islands Rugby League Nines tournament to be held on January 5 and 6.
Major sponsor for Nines confirmed
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League Association has retained local telecommunications provider Bluesky as their main sponsor for the upcoming Nines tournament.
Valentine at home in the RLWC team of the tournament
Wednesday 6 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The exceptional form of Cook Islander Valentine Holmes in the Kangaroo jersey at the Rugby League World Cup made him an obvious shoo-in for the team of the tournament. Holmes was the top scorer with 12, with 11 tries coming in two matches.
Moana stun critics in league thriller
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Moana proved their critics wrong after a historic win in their final pool match of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday night.
Moana nuked by Kiwi Ferns in one-sided clash
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in League
New Zealand winger Honey Hireme crossed for six tries in the Kiwi Ferns’ 76-0 thrashing of the Cook Islands at the women’s Rugby League World Cup in Sydney on Saturday.
Holmes breaks record in easy win
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in League
Cook Islander and Kangaroo superstar Valentine Holmes broke an Australia record when he crossed for five tries in the 48-0 quarter-final demolition of Samoa.
