League
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.
Indigenous All Stars win big
Saturday 11 February 2017 | Published in League
A first-quarter points-scoring blitz has propelled the Indigenous All Stars to a thoroughly deserved 34-8 win over their World All Stars counterparts.
Champion Eels set for opener
Friday 10 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels get into action this weekend in their opening match of the 2017 domestic rugby league competition.
Moeroa eyes double dream
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in League
TEPAI Moeroa is ready to pick up a shot put again in pursuit of Olympic gold, but not before recommitting to Parramatta’s rebuild for another few seasons.
NRL's transfer list for 2017
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in League
All the confirmed player moves and retirements for the Telstra Premiership ahead of the 2017 NRL season.
Holmes signs up for extension with Cronulla
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in League
Young gun Valentine Holmes has signed a contract-extension that will see him remain at the Sharks through until at least the end of the 2019 season.
Sea Eagles off to a flying start
Monday 6 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles have got their 2017 rugby league season to a flying start with a superb win in round one competition over the weekend.
Roosters win Nines
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in League
The Sydney Roosters have claimed a shock Auckland Nines title after defeating Penrith in a 10-8 nail-biting final at Eden Park.
Crunch battles in league openers
Sunday 5 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
TUPAPA Panthers are bracing for a tough start to their 2017 rugby league season when they take on Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles in the feature match of round one at Nukupure Park today.
All eyes on the stars at Nines
Saturday 4 February 2017 | Published in League
FROM 18-YEAR-old rookies to a 44-year-old who will still have players looking over their shoulders, the Downer NRL Auckland Nines will throw up some spectacular performances. Here are the players that those who are taking part are looking forward to see in action.
Tangata a country boy at heart
Saturday 4 February 2017 | Published in League
“I USED to be with a lot of country boys who hated city life.” Adam Tangata, while very similar at heart, was quite different to his peers, with a sense of adventure resulting in quite an incredible journey around the world.
Aitutaki Sharks to blood local talents
Friday 3 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
AITUTAKI Sharks are set to blood new players who will be hoping to sink their teeth into the Cook Islands Rugby League Association 2017 season that gets underway this afternoon.
League fans ready for whistle
Wednesday 1 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
CHARLES CARLSON has retained his position as the Cook Islands Rugby League Association president for another term.
