League
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.
Kukis face Kumuls in Pacific Test
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands national rugby league side will play the Papua New Guinea Kumuls in the revamped Pacific Test on May 6 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
Bulldogs maul struggling Eels
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels succumbed to a successive loss in the rugby league competition against a powerful Titikaveka Bulldogs over the weekend.
Sea Eagles botch appeal bid
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles have reportedly withdrawn their appeal after Cook Islands Rugby League Association executives declined to accept it on the grounds it was not done in accordance to the proper process.
Sharks ready to bite Sea Eagles
Friday 10 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles’ form will not intimidate the Aitutaki Sharks which are ready to bite the high-flying side down in the lone premier rugby league clash today at 5pm.
Roosters win thriller over Bulldogs
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in League
The Roosters’ red-hot start to the season has continued after they held off the Bulldogs with a thrilling 28-24 win at Allianz Stadium.
Peni takes Chance to prove he's right on the money
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | Published in League
He’s been raking in the dollars at training, and Western Force winger Chance “Money’’ Peni has taken little time to prove he’s worth every cent.
Warrior bursts into Team of the Week
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | Published in League
1. James Tedesco (Tigers) It was a scintillating start from the New South Wales incumbent, who is named in the Round 1 Team of the Week for the second year running. Blitzed the Rabbitohs with almost every kick return, scored a try, laid on two more to go with 13 tackle busts. It could have been more had illness not brought him undone five minutes from full-time.
Panthers down slippery Eels at home
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Discipline cost defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels its first loss of the season as a defiant Tupapa Panthers side pushed their way to an upset 28-26 win over the weekend.
Eels out to extend their competition lead
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Nikao Eels will be hoping to extend their lead in the domestic rugby league competition today when the side takes on Tupapa Panthers at Victoria Park.
Tedesco makes Souths look like bunnies
Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in League
No team has discovered a way to stop the tackle-busting ways of James Tedesco and the Wests Tigers fullback had a field day in the greasy conditions amid the big South Sydney forwards.
Masters set for second league tour
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League Masters consisting of members from the different clubs will make their second tour of the NRL Masters Competition to be held in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast from March the 6 to 11.
Holmes out of the NRL season opener
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in League
Cronulla’s top fullback candidate Valentine Holmes has been ruled out of today’s NRL season opener against Brisbane due to injury.
Exciting weekend ahead for fans
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Another round of exciting battles looms in the domestic rugby league competition this week.
League thriller ends in stalemate
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
After an intense 80 minutes battle at The Swamp on Saturday, the rivalry between the Avatiu Nikao Eels and Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles remains undecided.
There's no time for criticism, says Glenn
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in League
Brisbane second-row forward Alex Glenn says his side doesn't have time for the critics as they prepare for their NRL season opener against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks on Wednesday night.
'It's warfare' says Top Eel
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
In a repeat of last year’s rugby league showdown, Avatiu Nikao Eels will today host Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles in probably the most anticipated match of the 2017 season.
League eyes juniors' comp
Friday 24 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
In a bid to foster the development of rugby league at the lower age group level, the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) is planning to organise a juniors’ tournament.
