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Marsters makes dream debut
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in League
Wests Tigers rookie Esan Marsters says he wasn’t sure whether to smile or cry when told last week he’d be making his NRL debut, but now with a solid game under his belt he is keen to build his performances and minutes.
Holmes expected Origin snub
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in League
Australian winger Valentine Holmes admits he was not surprised to be overlooked by Queensland for Game One despite representing the Kangaroos just three weeks prior and felt Storm fullback Billy Slater had more reason to feel hard done by.
Maroons feel the Blues after thumping
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in League
New South Wales have stunned a limp Queensland team to record their greatest ever Origin win at Suncorp Stadium and take a hold on the 2017 Holden State of Origin Series, scoring five tries to one in a 28-4 romp in front of 50,390 fans yesterday.
Dogs bleed blue for big win
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The sea of blue went crazy at the BCI Stadium on Saturday afternoon when Titikaveka Bulldogs put on a smashing performance to claim the domestic rugby league title.
D-Day in battle of the brains
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
More than anything, today’s premier league showdown between Avatiu Nikao Eels and Titikaveka Bulldogs in some way, may well be a battle between the brains behind these teams.
Tamarua looks forward to big challenge
Monday 29 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
History-making Rochelle Tamarua expects a good, clean rugby league in the premier final at the BCI Stadium in Nikao today.
League fans in for a spectacle
Friday 26 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Fans are in for a treat in tomorrow’s domestic rugby league finals that will be held at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Kangaroos to play Fiji, PNG
Friday 26 May 2017 | Published in League
The Australian Kangaroos will face Fiji and Papua New Guinea in a historic tri-contest in Suva ahead of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
Female ref for league finale
Thursday 25 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
New Zealand-based referee Rochelle Tamarua will officiate the domestic rugby league premier final between defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels and Titikaveka Bulldogs this weekend.
Hayne plane back in Origin
Thursday 25 May 2017 | Published in League
The last time Blues centre Jarryd Hayne featured in a State of Origin series, he produced an individual performance for the ages as his state won for the first time in nine years.
Auckland-based ref expected for league final
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
An Auckland-based referee is expected to officiate the domestic rugby league premier final this Saturday.
Still a mum's boy at heart
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Published in League
Ever since his junior days Dylan Napa has earned a fearsome reputation as a player who irons others out, but ahead of his maiden State of Origin call-up he has revealed that his mother Karen still worries about her little boy getting hurt.
Former Kuki named in Maroons
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in League
QUEENSLAND will call on Dylan Napa to bring his natural game to the Origin arena, with the fiery enforcer to make his long-awaited debut next week.
Eels through to the finals
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels made it through to the domestic rugby league showdown after a dramatic semifinal win over Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.
Nicholas focus on big game
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It has been an eventful week for Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Albert Nicholas.
Crunch time for league title aspirants
Friday 19 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It’s crunch time this weekend for teams in contention for a place in the domestic rugby league finals to be played next Saturday.
Sopoaga set for a Super return
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Published in League
Broken nose and all, it’s not hard to imagine Marty Banks feeling cheated if he were to lose his starting gig now that Lima Sopoaga is back.
Kukis climb spot in league ranks
Tuesday 16 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands’ strong performance against the Papua New Guinea Kumuls in the Pacific Test earlier this month has helped improve the ranking of the national rugby league side by a spot.
Naqitawa try puts Panthers into semi
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A last-minute try from Jovilisi Naqitawa ensured Tupapa Panthers kept their hopes of making the national rugby league competition final alive after a come from behind 22-17 win against Arorangi Bears in the playoffs over the weekend.
Dogs battle into grand final
Monday 15 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A clever dropkick from the Titikaveka Bulldogs against defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels saw the side earn a direct entry to the Cook Islands rugby league domestic competition grand final.