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Moana fall short despite late surge against PNG Orchids
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
A late surge from the Cook Islands Moana proved too late in their Pacific Championship clash against Papua New Guinea Orchids as the home side secured a gritty 28-20 victory in Port Moresby on Saturday.
‘We felt at home’: The PNG village inspiring Cook Islands league teams
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
The light rain that began to fall as Cook Islands players and staff got off their team buses told them they were in the village of their ancestors, but Toru Arakua and Crystal Tamarua didn’t realise how closely connected their families were to Hanuabada, a coastal village in Papua New Guinea. NRL.com senior reporter Brad Walter reports.
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— 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙄𝙁𝙄𝙆𝘼 𝙍𝙐𝙂𝘽𝙔 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙂𝙐𝙀 (@PasifikaRL) October 18, 2023
Double delight for Kiria-Ratu’s in Cook Islands celebrations
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
There will be plenty of celebration in Cook Islands Moana camp this week for Kiria-Ratu sisters Chantay and Annemarie, regardless of how they go in Saturday's Test match against PNG (Cook Islands time).
Cook Islands lose Arona, Makatoa
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands halfback Tevin Arona has been cleared of a spinal fracture after being injured in the opening set of tackles in the Pacific Championships clash with Papua New Guinea.
Cook Islands rugby league loses opener to PNG Kumuls
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands lost 46-10 against Papua New Guiner at the start of the Pacific Championships on Saturday.
Tetevano draws on past as he looks to future after stroke
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Zane Tetevano hopes to wind the clock back 14 years by helping Cook Islands to an upset win in his comeback after suffering a stroke earlier this year.
Cook Islands Aitu youngsters rated
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Two Cook Islands youngsters have been earmarked as players to look out for ahead of the 2023 Pacific Championships which kicks off this weekend.
Cook Islands set to play in new World Series
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands are set to play in the inaugural IRL World Series in 2025 to determine the final men’s berths in the 2026 World Cup to be played in the Southern Hemisphere.
Cook Islands Nines team named for Pacific Games
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
UK-based Adam Tangata will headline the Cook Islands 9s rugby league squad to the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands next month.
Reid speaks highly of Cooks rugby players
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
Cook Islands rugby players have skills, strong running and are aggressive, says former All Black Hikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid, or better known as Hika Reid.
Cook Islands Rugby League announces sponsorship deal with 4XC
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) team has announced a sponsorship deal with 4XC, a forex brokerage firm based in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands Rugby League part of inaugural Pacific Championships
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands will be part of a Pacific Championships involving international men’s and women’s teams from seven countries, including Australia and New Zealand, in October and November this year.
Offer made to Iro to join Tigers
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Kayal Iro, the son of former professional rugby league player Kevin Iro could be signing up with the professional rugby league club Castleford Tigers.
Tokouso wins Tri Nations Series
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team claimed the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Association Tri Nations Series after beating Cook Islands Residents on Saturday.
Possession is key: Nicholas
Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Residents will focus on ball possession in today’s Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series final match against Tokouso- Samoa/Tonga Residents at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Town ‘hungry for a win’
Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
After losing two Conan’s Cup matches to holders Country, Town wants to end the three match women’s rugby league series on a high tomorrow at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Strong start gives Tokouso win over Fiji Residents: Moananu
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
A strong start by Tokouso – Samoa/Tonga Residents handed them a 36-24 win over Tabusoro Fiji Residents in game two of the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia on Saturday.
Tokouso beats Fiji Residents in Tri Nations Series
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team defeated Tabusoro Fiji Residents 36-24 in game two of the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series on Saturday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Country retains Conan’s Cup
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The Country side has retained the Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series after beating Town in a tough game two over the weekend.
Netball squad named
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands national netball wider squad for the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November was announced yesterday.
