League
Lady Panthers undefeated
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Lady Panthers have finished round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition undefeated after a close win yesterday.
Women’s league comp hots up
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition is gaining momentum as a newcomer stuns defending champions in round two over the weekend.
Bears ready for Bulldogs
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears are hoping for a winning start to their 2023 domestic rugby league 13s campaign when they host Titikaveka Bulldogs at Raemaru Park this afternoon at 5pm.
Panthers to face Bulldogs in women’s league opener
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Four teams are competing in this year’s Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition which kicks off tomorrow afternoon with Lady Bulldogs taking on Lady Panthers.
‘Hunger for win’ drives Eels to league victory
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels were ‘more hungry’ for win against defending champions Tupapa Panthers in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s season over the weekend.
Youngsters set to lead
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports
The pioneers of women’s rugby league in the Cook Islands have stepped aside to allow upcoming players to lead the charge in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise tournament.
Raro clubs set for 2023 Nines battle
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports
Twelve teams will compete across three categories – open men’s, open women’s and under-18 men’s – in the 2023 League Nines in Paradise this weekend.
Moana through to Women’s 2025 Rugby League World Cup
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Moana have automatically qualified for the Women’s 2025 Rugby League World Cup.
Samoa follow footsteps of generations past
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
The roots of Samoa’s rise to become a threat to Australia’s Rugby League World Cup dominance were laid 34 years ago in the front room of a modest house in Auckland.
Samoa league fans to hit Raro streets as team prepares for World Cup final
Thursday 17 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Local, National, Sports
In celebration of Toa Samoa making the Rugby League World Cup final for the first time, the Samoan community on Rarotonga will parade through town on Friday.
Moana bracing for tough opener against reigning champs
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Moana are bracing for a tough Women’s Rugby League World Cup opener against reigning champions Australia tomorrow at 9.30am.
Kukis face Tonga in a do or die clash
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, League, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league side faces a do or die situation in their final group match at the Rugby League World Cup in England.
Gelling leaves Cook Islands camp early to return home
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands head coach Tony Iro has confirmed that Anthony Gelling has played his final game of the World Cup tournament and will return home to New Zealand.
Paving the way for future league stars
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, League, Sports
The 20-year-old Tehinnah Tatuava is the lone Cook Islands-based player in the national women’s Rugby League World Cup team. She hopes this will be a stepping stone in paving the way for local up and coming girls and women in rugby league.
Cook Islands beat Wales in Rugby League World Cup
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands started their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a 18-12 win against Wales on Wednesday morning.
Kukis ready for Welsh challenge
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league side is excited and brimming with confidence ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales tomorrow at 8.30am (Cook Islands time).
Takairangi ‘ready to play’
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands received a massive boost ahead of a daunting Rugby League World Cup campaign with English-based former NRL star Brad Takairangi telling officials he’s ready to play in the tournament. By Jason Costigan.
Cook Islands Moana named for Rugby League World Cup
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs’ Tehinnah Tatuava has been named in the Cook Islands squad for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2021 to be played next month.
Kukis name ‘experienced’ Rugby League World Cup squad
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro has named an “experienced” side for the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England from October 15 to November 19, 2022.
Iro named NSW Cup Player of the Year
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rep Kayal Iro capped off a breakthrough season with the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year award over the weekend.
