League
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.
Exciting times for league!
Saturday 29 August 2015 | Published in League
The first-ever rugby league high performance training programme will be staged next weekend at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
Kukis feel the heat
Tuesday 25 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is feeling the heat in lead up to the one-off 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) qualifiers against Tonga to be held on October 17 in Sydney, Australia.
Kukis impress in NRL
Tuesday 28 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands rugby league players plying their trade in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition continue to turn heads, with another brilliant show over the weekend.
Dream debut for Sopoaga
Monday 27 July 2015 | Published in League
It was a dream debut for Lima Sopoaga, who played an instrumental role in the All Blacks’ pulsating win against South Africa in the Rugby Championship match over the weekend.
Former Kuki joins Super League giants
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Published in League
Former Cook Islands rugby league sensation Dominque Peyroux has joined the Super League giants St Helens on a two-year contract.
Sopoaga set for All Blacks debut
Friday 24 July 2015 | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) hopes when Lima Sopoaga makes his debut in the All Blacks jumper early tomorrow, there will be hundreds in this country who will seek inspiration from their hero’s achievement.
Kukis face World Cup test
Wednesday 22 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League is monitoring players who are playing in the top rugby league competition in Australia and England for the World Cup qualifiers.
Kuki extends Wigan contract
Wednesday 15 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands international rugby league player Anthony Gelling has signed a new four-year contract with the English Super League club Wigan Warriors.
Fancied nines failed to fire
Monday 13 July 2015 | Published in League
“We wasted too many opportunities” – that’s the honest appraisal of Cook Islands league nines captain Teina Savage.
More rugby scholarships
Tuesday 23 June 2015 | Published in League
Selectors from Rangiora High School will be back on Rarotonga this weekend to scout for more local rugby talent to bolster the school’s first XV rugby team.
Rugby star makes the All Blacks
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in League
Highlander’s first five-eight Lima Sopoaga is one of the five new names in the 2015 All Blacks.
