League
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.
Moeroa signs Eels contract to end of 2019
Monday 3 April 2017 | Published in League
Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club has re-signed hard-hitting backrower Tepai Moeroa for two years, extending his contract until the end of the 2019 season.
Crunch time for Sea Eagles
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Bone-crunching tackles and some hard running will dominate the feature match of the week between Titikaveka Bulldogs and Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles today at Teimurimotia Park.
Moeroa set to extend Eels contract next week
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in League
Tepai Moeroa is ready to ignore the big bucks on offer in Japanese rugby to recommit with Parramatta for a further two seasons by next week.
Chance for Bears to claw back
Friday 31 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Arorangi Bears will be putting their unfortunate loss to Takuvaine Warriors behind them to win today’s lone premier clash against Aitutaki Sharks at Raemaru Park, kicking off at 5pm.
Junior grade league gets into top gear
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Junior grades competition in the 2017 rugby league season is gaining momentum with participating teams now fielding age group sides in the weekly games.
Sopoaga set for Super Rugby debut
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in League
Tupou Sopoaga might have to do a double-take when he runs out on to Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight (CI time).
In-form Wood up for major award
Tuesday 28 March 2017 | Published in League
On the back of his phenomenal season for Leeds United, Kiwi striker Chris Wood has been nominated for the English Championship Player of the Year award.
Panthers out to avenge loss
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The disappointing start to their 2017 season against the Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles is still fresh in the mind of the Tupapa Panthers.
Bulldogs and Panthers look to keep top spots
Friday 24 March 2017 | Published in League
Titikaveka Bulldogs have a perfect chance to stretch their lead in the domestic rugby league competition when the side takes on Aitutaki Sharks in Arutanga today at 5pm.
Sopoaga signs with Stags
Friday 24 March 2017 | Published in League
Former NRL player Tupou Sopoaga has gone from playing pre-season rugby in Southland to being on the verge of a potential Super Rugby debut, all in the space of a couple weeks.
Attitude has changed on concussion safety
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Published in League
Brisbane Broncos second-rower Alex Glenn believes players have changed their attitude towards concussion in recent times due to the increasing awareness surrounding the issue.
League youngsters learn game skills
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League Association junior development co-ordinator Taua Benioni hailed the coaching clinic in Aitutaki last week a success.
Eels slip back into winning ways
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Arorangi Bears left it too late for a grand comeback in a bone-crunching tussle against Avatiu Nikao Eels in the feature rugby league match of the round over the weekend.
Bears and Eels set to renew rivalry
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Traditional rivalry will come alive today when Arorangi Bears will take on the Avatiu Nikao Eels in the feature rugby league match at Raemaru Park.
Aitutaki programme for league juniors
Friday 17 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League Association competition coordinator Taua Benioni is running a junior programme on Aitutaki in a bid to improve development of the sport from the grassroots level on the island.