League
The sensational Cosmar Tau’u
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
As the sensational Arorangi Bears celebrate their domestic rugby league victory tomorrow, one of their senior players, who featured for the club when they last won the title 20 years ago, shares how he was not shaken or moved against giants Tupapa Panthers in the grand final earlier this month.
Leading from the front : Blood, sweat and tears of joy
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
It has not been an easy road for the victorious Arorangi Bears premier men’s and Lady Bears teams who made a clean sweep in the Cook Islands Rugby Leagues 13s competition a fortnight ago. They overcame a jittery start in round one before storming through round two undefeated with the titles. Captains Basil Matapo and Stephanie Nooroa talk to Cook Islands News about their journey from dreamers to winners.
Flying through busy schedule for the love of rugby league
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
Working full time as a pilot for Air Rarotonga has never hindered Stephen Willis from committing to his beloved Arorangi Bears team.
Fiji Residents, Cook Islands gear up for Tri Series opener
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Fiji Residents rugby league team will be showcasing a number of young players at the inaugural Tri Nations Series that kicks off on Saturday, June 3.
Cook Islands Rugby League to use inaugural Tri Series as Pacific Games trials
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League is set to hold a Tri Nations Series competition featuring Cook Islands, Fiji Residents and Samoa/Tonga Residents next month.
Bears end 20-year drought
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s side ended their 20-year drought in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition after beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers in a pulsating final at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia on Saturday.
‘A new breed rising’: Bears stick to basics
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
A disappointed Avatiu Nikao Eels coach conceded their defeat to Arorangi Bears in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s semi-final saying they lost to a better side on the day.
Allrounder makes the cut for US Sports Programme
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands sporting youngster Nicol Tiaore has been given the opportunity to attend a two to three weeks United States Sports Visitor Programme next month.
It’s Bears versus Panthers final!
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears stunned the minor premiership holders Avatiu Nikao Eels on Saturday to book their place in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s final this weekend.
Lady Panthers book final spot
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The Lady Panthers side is through to the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s competition final after beating Lady Eels 14-8 in an exciting and close semi-final at Victoria Park yesterday.
Eels, Bears in do or die clash
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
It will be a do or die for Avatiu Nikao Eels and Arorangi Bears when they meet this afternoon in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s semi-final at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Lady Eels and Panthers vying to reach finale
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Lady Panthers will take on Lady Eels today in a do or die semi-final round with both vying for a spot in the grand finale.
‘Never say die’ attitude puts Panthers into final
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
An inspiring half time talk from coach Darren Piri saw defending champions Tupapa Panthers get their act together to outmuscle Avatiu Nikao Eels for a spot in next weekend’s final.
Iro to help prepare Pacific Games squad
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league head coach Tony Iro will assist the Pacific Games coach Clive Nicholas with their train on squad at 5pm today at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Comeback kings: Defending champions Panthers stun Eels to book final spot
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are through to the premier men’s final after a hard-fought win against Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition playoff at Aretere Park on Saturday.
Lady Eels thump Lady Bulldogs to set up date with Lady Panthers
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition after defending champions Lady Bulldogs bombed out of the playoffs on Friday afternoon at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
League 13s competition heads into knockout stage
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition heads into knockout stage with playoffs in the men’s and women’s divisions this weekend.
Bears beat sturdy Sea Eagles
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears defeated Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles 22-8 in the final preliminary round match at Nukupure Park on Saturday.
Eels, Lady Bears finish on top
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Bears have won the preliminary rounds title in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
Three teams eying top spot in league 13s competition
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The domestic rugby league 13s competition is set for a thrilling final preliminary round with three teams vying for top spot in the premier men’s division.
