League
League semifinals all set to go
Friday 7 May 2010 | Published in League
It’s semi-finals time in the rugby league competition with two games scheduled for tonight at the BCI Stadium and three games tomorrow. The Titikaveka baby Bulldogs will face the Arorangi baby Bears in tonight’s first semi-final clash. This game kicks off at 4pm and the winner will go on to meet Tupapa in the under […]
Finals spots decided in league
Monday 3 May 2010 | Published in League
The Avatiu Eels premier and under 19 grade, Arorangi Bears reserve and under 16 grade and the Tupapa Panthers under 13 grade have all secured a grand finals spot after winning their rugby league playoff matches at the weekend. On Friday night the Arorangi Bears broke the hearts of Ngatangiia-Matavera supporters and players when they […]
League playoffs all go
Saturday 1 May 2010 | Published in League
The BCI Stadium in Nikao is the place to be today for the rugby league playoffs. Games will begin at 1pm starting with the clash between the baby Panthers and Bears. Games will run right up to the main premier grade match between the Avatiu Eels and Tupapa Panthers. Last week these two sides locked […]
Action-packed league weekend
Thursday 29 April 2010 | Published in League
Two days of action are set for Friday and Saturday as teams take to the BCI Stadium grounds for the rugby league playoffs. On Friday, four games have been scheduled with the under 13 Bulldogs and Eels taking to the field first at 4pm. The Bulldogs and Sea Eagles reserve grade will take to the […]
League playoff battles loom
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in League
Rugby league action will now head to the BCI Stadium for the next three weeks as teams go through the playoffs to secure a spot in the grand final. In the premier grade the Avatiu Eels and Tupapa Panthers will face off again this Saturday as the number one and two teams in the competition. […]
Big league battles on
Saturday 24 April 2010 | Published in League
Two massive rugby league battles are scheduled today to keep league fans entertained. The Arorangi Bears will head out to Ngatangiia to meet the Ngatangiia-Matavera Sea Eagles in what should be a big-hitting contest. The Sea Eagles will need to win this match to maintain a solid top two position heading into next week’s play […]
League at the swamp
Saturday 17 April 2010 | Published in League
The Avatiu swamp will be the only place to catch rugby league action today when the Ngatangiia-Matavera Sea Eagles fly in to meet the Avatiu Eels. In yesterday’s CI News it was reported that this would be the first time the two teams will clash. But after receiving the points table and looking back through […]
League points table to be finalised
Thursday 15 April 2010 | Published in League
Rugby league executives will meet today to finalise the points table and standings of local clubs this season. In the meantime, catch-up games will be played this Friday and Saturday. Takuvaine valley field will be the place to catch some great age grade league action with the Takuvaine Warriors to host the Arorangi Bears for […]
League seminar to address issues
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in League
It hasn’t been a smooth season for rugby league clubs but a seminar for league coaches and managers this evening at the Kent Hall in Titikaveka will hopefully clear up some longstanding issues. Dain Guttenbeil, the community programmes manager for New Zealand Rugby League will conduct the seminar. The seminar will cover player development, player […]
Last round of league kicks off
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in League
Two under-13 rugby league grade matches will be played today kick starting the final round of the local league competition. The first under-13 game will be between the Eels and Panthers and this will kick off at 4pm at Raemaru Park. This match will be followed by the under-13 grade clash between the Arorangi Bears […]
League heads under fire
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in League
A vote of no confidence against Cook Islands Rugby League Association president Charles Carlson and vice president Navy Epati was tabled at Monday’s executive meeting citing poor administration and management by the pair. The letter of no confidence was presented at the meeting by the Arorangi Bears Rugby League Association who have had enough of […]
Bears and Bulldogs first league of week
Wednesday 24 March 2010 | Published in League
The Arorangi Bears and Titikaveka Bulldogs will start this week’s rugby league round today at the Titikaveka field starting at 4.30pm. On Thursday the Bulldogs will host their brothers from Takuvaine in the under 19 and reserve grades before the premier grade clash between the Sharks and Bulldogs on Friday afternoon. The Sharks have yet […]
League at Tupapa, Ngatangiia today
Friday 19 March 2010 | Published in League
Today’s two premier grade rugby league games are shaping up to be real thrillers. At the Eagles’ nest in Ngatangiia, the Bulldogs could cause the upset of the season if they beat the Sea Eagles in what is being touted as the Takitumu derby of the season. Word on the underground wireless is that Bulldogs […]
League counts up
Tuesday 9 March 2010 | Published in League
It’s been a tricky process working out the rugby league points table as the Titikaveka Bulldogs is the only premier team that has played all five round one games. However, the Bulldogs are still looking for their first win as they remain on zero points on the table. The Ngatangiia-Matavera Sea Eagles, Tupapa Panthers and […]
League games shift back
Tuesday 2 March 2010 | Published in League
The weekend’s cancelled rugby league matches will be played at the end of round two in mid March. Tsunami alerts forced the cancellation of the games between the Avatiu Eels and Tupapa Panthers at the swamp and the Arorangi Bears and Ngatangiia-Matavera Sea Eagles at Raemaru. Rugby league competition coordinator Taua Benioni says the cancelled […]
League double header today
Saturday 27 February 2010 | Published in League
If the weather is on our side today – the Avatiu swamp and Raemaru Park are the places to be for what will be two fantastic games of rugby league. At the swamp, the Eels will host 2009 champions the Tupapa-Maraerenga Panthers. On paper, these two giants of the local league scene are evenly matched […]
Aitutaki league match cancelled
Friday 12 February 2010 | Published in League
Today’s scheduled rugby league match between the Aitutaki Sharks/Warriors and the Tupapa-Maraerenga Panthers has been cancelled. It’s all hands on deck in Aitutaki as the island recovers from devastating damages caused by cyclone Pat on Tuesday night. It is not clear if the Sharks will be able to play again as the young men in […]
League clubs asked to follow rules
Wednesday 10 February 2010 | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League Association is thrilled with the great start to the domestic season. However there were some issues that arose from last week’s games that the association would like to iron out before round two. All clubs are reminded that only two runners are allowed on the field and both must wear […]
Royal Heat win Turtles League
Monday 8 February 2010 | Published in League
Royal Heat has emerged cricket champions of the Turtles Domestic League after their win at the weekend over the Storm Chasers. After winning the toss, Royal Heat elected to bat. Opener and captain Vane Tangimetua was dismissed early, again troubled by the left arm variation of Moni Vini. Kore Patia then joined the crease with […]
League kicking off
Tuesday 2 February 2010 | Published in League
Weather permitting, first league games this week THE COOK Islands rugby league season kicks off this weekend with the first game to be played on Friday between the Titikaveka Bulldogs and the Arorangi Bears. Six premier teams will battle it out over the next 13 weeks for rugby league supremacy. The lineup includes 2009 champions […]