League
Stone wants to hang on to young prop Sam Mataora
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in League
Incoming Knights coach Rick Stone hopes prop Sam Mataora is selected in the NRL squad in the final games of the season to enhance his chances of earning a new contract.
How Parramatta Eels hung onto young gun Tepai Moeroa despite lure of rugby and the Olympics
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in League
Paramatta’s Tepai Moeroa is the one that got away — but not from the Eels.
First league hit-out draws crowd
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in League
A large crowd of local league fans turned out to watch Wednesday’s first rugby league hit-out for players on trial for selection into the national side at Ngatangiia field.
Fiji-Samoa team to test Cooks
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in League
Local Samoan and Fijian league players will form a formidable team to test the Cook Islands national rugby league selection team, which is to take on touring teams next month.
College sevens highlights bright rugby future
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in League
More college rugby action drew a vocal crowd to the Avatiu field for the second day of the CIPS college sevens tournament.
Dragons set to challenge Bulls
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in League
The Titikaveka Bulls under-19 rugby team has assumed the title of ‘holder’ of the Powerade trophy, and will meet their first challengers today in the form of the Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons.
Raw talent at college sevens
Wednesday 6 August 2014 | Published in League
Raw talent and run-away tries were on display in yesterday’s under-15 College Sevens tournament.
Violent end to sevens 'shameful'
Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in League
A violent end to Saturday’s Constitution Sevens overshadowed what was otherwise an impressive day of rugby sevens in Muri.
Reds crowned sevens champs
Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in League
The Takuvaine Reds were crowned the CITC Constitution Sevens champions after six hours of play at the Ngatangiia field on Saturday afternoon.
College sevens on show today
Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in League
This week’s rugby spotlight will be on college athletes taking part in the CIPS under-15 College Sevens Tournament today at the Avatiu Swamp.
Rugby at the Swamp
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in League
Due to many of the under-19 rugby players dancing in the Te Maeva Nui constitution celebrations, today’s scheduled Powerade under-19 trophy challenge has been postponed.
Tepai re-signs with Parramatta Eels
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in League
Dyldam Parramatta Eels fans are seeing a bright future for their NRL club following the announcement that the club’s rising star second-rower Tepai Moeroa has re-signed with the club for an additional three seasons.
Cook Islands sevens in Glasgow
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in League
The Cook Islands rugby sevens team touched down in Glasgow over the weekend along with a number of officials ahead of the opening of the Commonwealth Games on July 23.
League star in demand
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in League
Aspiring Cook Islands rugby league star Tepai Moeroa has been named in the starting second row of the Parramatta Eels NRL team, alongside returning New South Wales State of Origin team superstar Jarryd Hayne.
Rugby: Mouth guards compulsory
Thursday 10 July 2014 | Published in League
After an initial grace period at the start of the rugby season the “no mouth guard, no play” rule comes into effect this week.
Cooks sevens squad named for Glasgow
Monday 7 July 2014 | Published in League
National rugby sevens coach Chad Tuoro has selected his 12 men to fly the Cook Islands’ national flag at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games later this month.
Reds slay the Eels
Monday 7 July 2014 | Published in League
The Takuvaine Reds have sent a clear message of their intentions to retain their championship title with a comprehensive pounding of the Avatiu Eels 23-3.
League celebrates awards haul
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in League
Members of the Cook Islands Rugby League Association are lapping up their recent achievement in scooping six trophies at Sunday night’s Cook Islands national sports awards.
League training call to face touring teams
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in League
Rugby league fans are in for a treat towards the end of the year, with five overseas teams set to tour the Cooks; which also signals the start of training and preparing for local sides.
Talent spotted at sevens tourney
Monday 16 June 2014 | Published in League
Saturday’s age grade pre-season rugby sevens tournament was the perfect opportunity for talent spotting with the best of the island rising stars taking to the field for the pre-season event.
