League
Marsters gets his act together
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League
An upcoming national rugby league star dealt with personal and family issues over the past six months that led to emotional eating and piling on weight.
Eels fired up for Panthers clash
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers wary of “hurt” Avatiu Eels.
Cowboys maul hapless Eels
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Unbeaten Tupapa Panthers maintain their lead in the domestic club 15s competition.
Understanding Pasifika culture pivotal for rugby league success
Wednesday 12 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League
Former New Zealand Warriors rugby league star, Sione Faumuinā, believes the organisation needs to better understand the culture and values of its Pacific players if they want to see success.
Panthers unbeaten run under threat
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers’ unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition will be tested today by a spirited and determined Arorangi Cowboys side.
Eels wary of minnows Takitumu
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Yesterday’s flash flooding may have affected Avatiu Eels’ training session but it hasn’t dampened their spirit of getting back to winning ways.
A scratchy start, a storming finish
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
All the action was in the second half of this weekend’s key rugby clashes.
10-try Tupapa rout Takitumu
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Traditional rivalry will come to the fore when Avatiu hosts Arorangi in the Club 15s clash at The Swamp today.
Kukis' 'home away from home'
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Middlesbrough is a football town. All they know about Cook Islands is that the country is named after a sailor born in their town. But as they host the Kukis’ World Cup match against Tonga, they promise a ‘home away from home’.
'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.
