League
Meninga seeks eligibility clarity
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga is preparing to select a World Cup train-on squad and wants dual eligible players to declare which nation they are going to play for.
Kukis keeping it simple ahead of test match
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is focusing on the ‘fundamentals’ during training sessions this week ahead of Friday night’s Pacific Test match against Samoa.
Ngatikaura joins West Tigers’
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islander Rua Ngatikaura has joined NRL club West Tigers’ 30-man for 2023 and 2024 seasons.
League showdown this weekend
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
An intense battle is expected in the age group divisions at this Saturday’s Raro Cars Rugby League Competition finals at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Tupapa Panthers through to league final
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Feleti Iona goes over for a try to help Tupapa Panthers defeat Avatiu Nikao Eels 18-12 in the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition playoff on Saturday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Sea Eagles face tough battle
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
With three more games to go before the knockouts, teams are going all out to secure top four spot in the domestic rugby league competition.
Eels take lead in league
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
The domestic rugby league competition heads into a week break providing teams with a perfect opportunity to recover before entering the crucial half of the weekly meet in May.
Going local at Aitutaki Marathon
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
By the time you’ve had your maroro breakfast and coffee this Saturday morning – Aitutaki marathon runners will have crossed the finish line and be celebrating lagoon side.
Eels to battle Panthers in top of the table clash
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Undefeated Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers will meet today in a top of the table clash at The Swamp.
Arorangi eyeing clean sweep
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
An exciting competition is expected in the Cook Islands National Bowls Fours finals this afternoon.
Postponed league matches to be played today
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The postponed round three Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League competition matches will be played today.
Eels eyeing return to ‘old’ glory days
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Eels wants to continue the good start it made in the domestic rugby league competition when they take on Arorangi Bears this afternoon.
Titikaveka Bulldogs booted out of league’s premier comp
Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands Rugby League’s premier grade competition has been reduced to five teams after Titikaveka Bulldogs fail to show up again.
League to make a decision on today’s matches
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League executive will this morning decide whether or not to play the second round of the Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League Competition.
Winning start for Avatiu Eels
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take on minnows Titikaveka Bulldogs in their opening match this afternoon.
Favourites make impressive start in Rugby Nines
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Eels remain undefeated after tough battle on day one at the Nines in Paradise tournament.
Takairangi joins Super League club
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers is excited with the depth Brad Takairangi will provide in a number of positions after signing the Cook Islander on a two-year deal.
Free agent Takairangi
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islander Brad Takairangi is among established NRL players who have been cut by Parramatta Eels without a new club for next year.
Tough tussle for overall title
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Team Rarotonga and Mauke are leading the open medal tally after day six of Cook Islands Games.
Trial matches for League 9s
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Island teams competing in League Nines tournament at next month’s Cook Islands Games are taking part in trial matches this week.
