League
Tigers upset Rabbitohs in NRL
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in League
THE WESTS Tigers have evoked memories of their scintillating 2005 attack as they easily accounted for an out-of-sorts South Sydney side 30-14 at ANZ Stadium on Thursday night.
Napa faces one-week ban over tackle
Wednesday 8 June 2016 | Published in League
ROOSTERS prop Dylan Napa is set to miss this week’s match over a careless high tackle after being charged by the NRL match review committee.
Big Sam in best form
Friday 3 June 2016 | Published in League
If success is measured on improvement, then Newcastle prop Sam Mataora has done his fledgling club the world of good this season.
Maroons win State of Origin opener
Thursday 2 June 2016 | Published in League
AN exhausted Maroons outfit has held on in a scoreless second half to edge out a dour State of Origin series opener 6-4 at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night.
Fans grateful for league final stream
Wednesday 1 June 2016 | Published in League
COOK Islands rugby league fan zones all over the world are expressing thanks on social media to Bluesky and Cook Islands Television for live streaming Saturday’s Grand Final clash between the Eels and Sea Eagles.
Eels make Eagles bleed blue
Monday 30 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Nikao Eels made it look so easy under the most intense situation in the domestic rugby league showdown at the BCI Stadium in Nikao over the weekend.
Eels, Panthers set for reserve title
Friday 27 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
While the much anticipated premier showdown will have its share of excitement, expect some real fireworks in the reserve grade final tomorrow at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Bears eye U19 league title
Wednesday 25 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Pride will be at stake for the Arorangi Bears when they face Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) domestic competition under-19 final this weekend.
Age group set for tough tussle
Tuesday 24 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
While all eyes will be on the top grade final at this weekend’s Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) domestic competition showdown, the governing body is putting equal emphasis on the age group matches.
Eagles and Eels set for showdown
Monday 23 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Sea Eagles are set for their fourth encounter with Avatiu Nikao Eels this season after a dramatic victory in the Cook Islands Rugby League Association premier semi-final over the weekend.
Leagues' 'make it or break it' day
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The claws are out and it’s the battle for survival for the two premier teams in the run for the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition title.
League set for 'do-or-die' clashes
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Players in clubs that are in contention for the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) domestic competition titles will be putting their bodies on the line this weekend.
Eels off to the showdown
Monday 16 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Its third time unlucky for Ngatangiia Sea Eagles who went down fighting against the gallant Avatiu Nikao Eels again in the domestic rugby league competition.
Battle of the best at Nikao
Sunday 15 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Reigning champions Avatiu Nikao Eels have been in a storming form in the domestic rugby league competition this season.
Battle of the referees heats up
Friday 13 May 2016 | Published in League
It has been a very interesting competition for all the Vonnias-sponsored rugby league referees this season.
Calm before the storm
Friday 13 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It’s all calm before the storm as the Cook Islands Rugby League Association premier competition heads into knockouts this afternoon.
'Do or die' time for league clubs
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in League
It’s do or die time for clubs in the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) 2016 domestic competition with the playoffs kicking off today.
Eels clip wings of soaring Sea Eagles
Monday 9 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Nikao Eels survived a major scare, scrapping past a gallant Ngatangiia Sea Eagles in round 14 tussle to extend their lead in the domestic rugby league competition points table.
Kukis win international Test
Monday 9 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands rugby league side came from behind to beat Lebanon in their one-off test match in Sydney over the weekend.
Sea Eagles set for their biggest test
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
From the tail end start to the second place on the points table, Ngatangiia Sea Eagles have been an inspiration in the domestic rugby league competition with their soaring form of late.