League
Rising Kuki star signed by Warriors
Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Rising Cook Islands rugby league star Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been snapped by the New Zealand Warriors.
Fijians to boost contest
Tuesday 20 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Two new clubs will join the Steinlager 7s to spice up the competition in the second tournament starting this Saturday at Avatiu Field.
Six-year wait ahead for Kukis
Tuesday 20 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands rugby league will have to wait for at least six years to compete again on the sport’s biggest stage after bundling out of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC).
Panthers smash Bulls to win 7s title
Monday 19 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers have put their 15S season heartache behind to scoop the Steinlager 7s title at Takuvaine Field on Saturday.
Kukis cry foul over eligibility rule
Monday 19 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is calling on the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) to discuss the eligibility rule in its board meeting next month.
Bulls looking good for sevens contest
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Titikaveka Bulls remain the top bet to win the opening Steinlager 7s tournament today at Takuvaine Field.
League tourney to lift standards
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in League
Rugby league will kick start 2016 with a league 9s tournament on January 1 and 2 next year that is set to lift the standard of the game in the Cook Islands.
Ford to lead Kukis battle
Friday 16 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Johnathon (Jono) Ford will lead the Cook Islands rugby league onslaught in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) qualifying match against Tonga at Campbelltown Stadium in Sydney tonight.
Sevens tickets on sale
Friday 16 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tickets for the prestigious Cook Islands International 7s tournament presented by Bluesky are on sale.
Tongans eye Kukis scalp
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Experience will boost the chances but not determine the winner in the Rugby League World Cup qualifier match on Friday night, says Tonga coach Kristian Woolf.
Faith repaid for young league pro
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A teenager who chose God over his dream of becoming a professional rugby league player and spent six months in the Cook Islands as a Mormon missionary, has been signed up by a NRL club.
Odds stacked against Kukis
Tuesday 13 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It is set to be a David versus Goliath battle when the Cook Islands take on Tonga in the one-off 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) qualifying match in Sydney, Australia.
Loss to Niue lesson for Kukis
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands rugby league side were taught some harsh lessons over the weekend in the lead up to the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) qualifier against Tonga next weekend.
Kuki to star in NRL final
Wednesday 30 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
When Brisbane Broncos run onto the pitch for their seventh National Rugby League (NRL) title this weekend, they will be relying on a Kuki to deliver their dream against the North Queensland Cowboys in the showdown.
Kukis face Niue in build-up
Tuesday 29 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands rugby league side are hoping to get a good hit-out ahead of their one-off 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) qualifying match against Tonga next month.
Kukis name squad for cup qualifiers
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Nine players from the 2013 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) has been named in the preliminary train-on squad for the World Cup qualifying match against Tonga next month.
Panthers return home unbeaten
Thursday 24 September 2015 | Published in League
The Tupapa Panthers masters rugby league team has returned home from another successful tour of New Zealand where the side played in the International Masters Tournament last week.
CIRL boss on a mission
Wednesday 9 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) president Charles Carlson is due to meet with national technical coach Tony Iro in New Zealand to map out ways of qualifying for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC).
Panthers league masters off to New Zealand
Monday 7 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A group of rugby league enthusiasts will fly the Cook Islands flag at the International Masters Tournament in Auckland, New Zealand from September 12 to 18.
League camp sets top standards
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in League
Improvements in the standard of Cook Islands rugby league starts today.