League
Big NRL influence in Kumuls for Kukis clash
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in League
Michael Marum’s Kumuls side to line-up against Cook Islands in the Pacific Test next week is set to have a heavy NRL influence, with a host of elite stars to be named for Papua New Guinea.
Sea Eagles to take on the Sharks
Friday 28 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles face another do-or-die encounter against Aitutaki Sharks this afternoon at Nukupure Park.
Kukis aim for Nines Champs
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) is hoping to gain participation in the second Commonwealth Nines Championship which will be held in Australia next year.
Eels dig deep to beat Panthers
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels had to put their bodies on the line to defend the last-gasp effort from the Tupapa Panthers in a thrilling league match on Saturday at The Swamp.
Do-or-die for Eels, Panthers
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
In a battle for the top place in the premier league competition, defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels are set for a titanic tussle against the Tupapa Panthers at The Swamp today.
Three-way battle to be minor premiers
Friday 21 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A thrilling three rounds of matches remain before the winner of the minor premiership in the 2017 domestic rugby league competition will be decided.
Holmes wins mental fight
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in League
All rugby league players will tell you of the mental struggles coming back from an injury regardless of the amount of time out of the game.
Rampant Eels thrash Sea Eagles
Wednesday 19 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels have put the pressure on the national rugby league competition leaders after a superb win against arch-rivals Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles on Monday.
Rapana is fit for Raiders' Manly match
Wednesday 19 April 2017 | Published in League
Canberra winger Jordan Rapana has declared himself fit for his side’s NRL clash with Manly, despite a knee injury which threatened to rule him out of the game.
Late bite sees Sharks win
Tuesday 18 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Aitutaki Sharks continued their fine form with another brilliant win in the domestic rugby league competition over the weekend.
Sea Eagles vs CIRLA case frozen
Thursday 13 April 2017 | Published in League
The case the Cook Islands Rugby League Association and Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles has been put on hold until a full judicial review is held in the High Court.
No league game Saturday
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) will not hold any domestic league match this Saturday to allow players enjoy the Easter Weekend.
Round 6's key numbers and quirky stats
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Published in League
Grand final rematch doesn’t disappoint
Panthers back on top
Monday 10 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers are back in the driving seat of the rugby league competition after a stellar performance against the Titikaveka Bulldogs in the feature match of the week.
Sharks make league history
Monday 10 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Aitutaki Sharks created history on Friday after beating defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels for the first time in the domestic rugby league competition.
Panthers, Dogs fight for top spot
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The pace of Tupapa Panthers and the might of Titikaveka Bulldogs will be put to test in the top of the table clash today at Teimurimotia Park.
Eels eye maximum points at weekend
Friday 7 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels have a good chance to jump into second spot in the local rugby league competition standings this afternoon.
League postpones U19 matches
Friday 7 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League Association has been forced to postpone its Under-19 matches until further notice after claims that some key players have been stopped from participating in the domestic weekly competition.
Iro eyes NRL Kukis stars for PNG test
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in League
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is hoping to secure National Rugby League (NRL) players for the upcoming, expanded Pacific Rugby League test programme in May.
Bulldogs lead as champions edge way back
Tuesday 4 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels are edging towards the top of the table in the rugby league after winning their first match in Round Two.
