League
'Rusty' appointed Moanas coach
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The national women’s rugby league side is expected to play a Test match in October in preparation for next year’s World Cup.
Former Cooks officials behind Major League Rugby bid
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The first ever fully professional Pacific island rugby team will open more doors for Pacific players including Cook Islanders.
'Miracle man' in comeback
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Rugby star Matt Johnson walked out of hospital yesterday – a bigger comeback than anything his Blues rugby team has ever pulled off.
Cooks rugby star fights back from death's door
Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Matt Johnson’s emergence from a coma is hailed as nothing short of a miracle.
From south Pacific to north-east England
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
The Rugby League World Cup starts in 500 days and last night, the Cook Islands teams learned where they will be based playing their home games.
Cooks rugby player off life support
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Rugby star Matt Johnson has come off life support after multiple open heart surgeries in Auckland this week.
Rennie's $1m salary 'safe'
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islander Dave Rennie will start his term as the new Wallabies head coach next month.
Hope for rugby star in coma
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Johnson family in Rarotonga is sleepless with worry about their New Zealand-based son Matt.
Skipper Glenn sidelined again
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Alex Glenn underwent surgery after suffering major cut to his calf muscle in last week’s NRL clash.
Outside back ready for the big league
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Australian pundits are picking Cook Islands back Steven Marsters as one to watch when the NRL kicks off again after its enforced break.
Raider Rapana reports for duty
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Jordan Rapana’s return to rugby league has got the national body excited.
League's bold dream will need sports' bravest fans
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cautious enthusiasm for end-of-year international rugby league triple-header, as long as the fans can come.
Benefit for league players
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Expats contracted by local rugby league clubs are eligible to apply for unemployment benefit. Players from Fiji, Samoa and Papua New Guinea are left stranded on Rarotonga after the cancellation of the domestic league competition.
League considers cancelling games
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Government is discouraging gathering of groups of more than 50 people, involving sporting events.
Unbeaten Eels takes on Bears
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Eels’ unbeaten run is at stake in the weekly rugby league competition.
Gelling cleared for Super League return following arrest
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islander Anthony Gelling is set to return to the Super League competition after an investigation by his club on his off-field conduct.
Eagles soar on attack
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Wet fans follow teams around island to Muri for six-try bonanza.
The claws come out
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
A fierce battle for the second spot in the domestic rugby league competition is expected between two former champions.
PNG imports boost Eels' campaign
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The inclusion of three import players has propelled Avatiu Eels to new heights in the national rugby league competition.
League tightens eligibility rule
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Top Cook Islands players, who played for the Kiwis or Australia, can still make the switch back to the Cook Islands.