League
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.
Glenn a league fan since a youngster
Wednesday 25 January 2017 | Published in League
Alex Glenn's rugby league heroes were very close to home.
Thurston set to end rep career
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in League
He OWNS three State of Origin records that may never be surpassed and is the Kangaroos' greatest ever point-scorer, but Johnathan Thurston insists he has more memories to create in what will be his final year of representative football.
Napa extends his stay with Sydney Roosters
Saturday 21 January 2017 | Published in League
THE SYDNEY Roosters have staved off rival outfits to re-sign firebrand front-rower Dylan Napa on a two-year contract extension.
Exciting season ahead in NRL
Thursday 12 January 2017 | Published in League
WITH EVERY year of the Telstra Premiership old records fall and new markers are set and in 2017 there are a host of individual and club milestones that will be celebrated by the 16 NRL clubs. Here are the achievements likely to cause the most fanfare.
Smashing shoulders against the stars
Wednesday 11 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
IT’S A DREAM come true for Tepai Moeroa who is realising the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of his rugby league favourites in the World Stars team for the NRL All Stars clash.
NRL Nines squad has handy mix
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in League
Much like any other Downer Auckland Nines squad that's ever been, the 10 players NRL.com hope to see at the 2017 edition of the tournament on February 4-5 has a mix of youth and experience.
No pressure: Spotlight on these 10
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in League
THERE comes a time where a player or a coach has to lift to new heights for the sake of their club. The 2017 NRL Telstra Premiership season will see these 10 men reach this point in their respective careers.
League expects a competitive 2017 season
Monday 9 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
COOK ISLANDS Rugby League Association competition co-ordinator Taua Benioni is expecting a close competition in the 2017 season which begins next month.
Thurston is top of the crop
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in League
IT’S THE position that has long been regarded as the blue-chip stock in rugby league, and a quick glance at Dally M history tells you that halfbacks are considered the most important players in the game.
Nines hailed perfect start to the season
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
ORGANISERS of the Bluesky High Performance Club Nines tournament hailed the two-day meet a perfect start to the 2017 rugby league season.
Bittersweet moment for rampant Eels
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
IT WAS a bittersweet moment for the champions Avatiu Nikao Eels who won the 2017 Bluesky High Performance Club Nines in a spectacular fashion on Tuesday at The Swamp.
Nines to go international
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
THE ORGANISERS of the Cook Islands Rugby League High Performance 2017 Bluesky Club Nines are looking at making the annual event an international one. The second edition of the tournament, which kick started the rugby league season was held over the past two days at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Poached: Eels lose four players
Friday 30 December 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
DEFENDING champions Avatiu Nikao Eels has been dealt with a major blow after losing some key players to a rival club ahead of the Cook Islands Rugby League High Performance 2017 Bluesky Club Nines tournament.
Round-robin play to decide Nines fate
Friday 30 December 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
ROUND-ROBIN competition will be held to determine the teams for the eliminations at the Cook Islands Rugby League Club Nines tournament next week.