League
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.
Panthers claim champion's cup
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in League
Ramming home that their 2013 championship title win was no fluke, the Tupapa Panthers premier men’s rugby league team lifted the 2014 trophy on Saturday evening after a classy 20-6 win over the Avatiu Eels.
Panthers roar to grand finals
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in League
After disposing of the Titikaveka Bulldogs in Saturday’s premier grade semi-final match in emphatic form, the Tupapa Panthers earned their spot in the 2014 club league grand final, in a déjà vu of last year’s grand final.
League: Win and you're in!
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in League
Will the Panthers roar their way to the grand finals or will the Bulldogs bare their teeth and bring the mongrel to today’s premier grade grand finals?
Last chance for league grand finals
Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in League
Club rugby league teams will battle it out for the final time this weekend to earn their place at next weekend’s season grand finals.
Newcastle Knights cuts Cookie player
Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in League
The Newcastle Knights has terminated the contract of forward Zane Tetevano effective immediately due to disciplinary reasons.
