League
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.
Taia to lose his hair for charity
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Former Cook Islands rugby league skipper Zeb Taia will this weekend shave his hair off as part of the World’s Greatest Shave initiative in support of Cad’s Cause and the Leukaemia Foundation.
Eagles stunned, Panthers win at home
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles had to come from behind to salvage a point in their battle against Arorangi Bears over the weekend.
Taia signs with Super League club
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in League
St Helens have signed back-row Zeb Taia on a deal until 2019 from NRL side Gold Coast Titans, allowing second-row Joe Greenwood to move in the opposite direction.
Panthers eye tough Bulldogs fight
Sunday 19 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers are hoping to make an early turnaround to their 2017 rugby league campaign after a losing start two weeks ago.
Resignation made no sense: Holmes
Friday 17 February 2017 | Published in League
Valentine Holmes has admitted how close he came to leaving Cronulla before realising how silly a move away from the NRL premiers would have looked.
Sharks hunting for maiden win
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Aitutaki Sharks will return to Rarotonga tomorrow in hunt for their maiden win in the 2017 domestic rugby league competition.
Eagles battle, Eels win big
Monday 13 February 2017 | Published in League
As expected the feature match of the domestic rugby league competition over the weekend between the Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles and Titikaveka Bulldogs was a cracker.
Sea Eagles ready for huge battle
Saturday 11 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Despite a flying start to their 2017 rugby league campaign, the mighty Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles remain rooted to the ground as they prepare to take another “humble” approach this weekend.
