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‘Electric atmosphere’ at Cook Islands League Nines despite technical glitches

Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Following the successful hosting of the 9th League Nines in Paradise tournament last weekend, Cook Islands Rugby League has begun receiving interest for the 10th edition next year.

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Tokoroa Pacific Sharks honour heritage at League Nines in Paradise

Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Tokoroa Pacific Sharks may have finished as runners-up in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament, but the team’s journey to the final was filled with lessons and pride.

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Bears claim League 9s in Paradise title

Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Arorangi Bears have claimed the 2025 League 9s in Paradise tournament as they defeated Tokoroa Pacific Sharks 15-11 at the National Stadium on Saturday.

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Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic

Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Rugby league, Sports

More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.

Local


Technical difficulties disrupt Nines

Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The second day of the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament was cut short last night due to faulty stadium lights at Nikao.

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Lady Panthers shock defending champs

Friday 10 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Lady Panthers are off to a flying start in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament, having remained undefeated on day one at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday.

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Dark horses eyeing upset wins as Cook Islands Nines in Paradise kicks off

Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Two of the dark horses in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament are hoping to give big guns in the men’s competition a good run for their money this weekend.

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Lady Panthers part of 9s League competition

Wednesday 8 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Coach Wallace Aroita says he is looking forward to seeing Lady Panthers participate at this year’s 9s in Paradise Tournament.

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Overseas teams join Rarotonga clubs in biggest ever League Nines in Paradise

Tuesday 7 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The 2025 League Nines in Paradise is set to be the biggest event since its inception nine years ago, with nine men’s and five women’s teams from Cook Islands and New Zealand set to battle this week.

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Moana trio join Warriors NRLW squad

Friday 27 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Three Cook Islands Moana internationals have been confirmed in the One New Zealand Warriors’ 2025 squad.

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Cook Islands hold top 10 spot

Saturday 21 December 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby league teams are both ranked 10th in the latest International Rugby League world rankings released this week.

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A new era for women’s rugby league

Thursday 19 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The world of rugby league has seen a significant growth and recognition for female athletes, highlighting their skill, determination and passion for the game.

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Iro inspires next generation

Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

A young Cook Islander rugby league prodigy is making waves in the NRL, honouring his family’s legacy and inspiring the next generation of Cook Islands rugby league players.

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Cook Islands ready for Fiji challenge

Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league men’s and women’s teams will take on the Fijians in the 2024 Pacific Championships in Suva, Fiji, tonight (Cook Islands time).

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Nicholas names Cook Islands 7s training squad

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The newly appointed Cook Islands rugby 7s head coach Clive Nicholas has selected his training squad for the 2024 Oceania Rugby 7s Championship to eb held in December.

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Cook Islands dominate Harmony Nines

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands dominated the Harmony Nines, winning the Under 18s and Open Men’s divisions, while also reaching the final in the Open Women’s division.

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Cook Islands rugby league players get a taste of Fijian politics

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Fiji, Regional, Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league teams in Fiji for the Pacific Championships Men’s and Women’s tournaments this Friday took a break from the field yesterday to visit the Parliament of Fiji in Suva.

Fiji


Rarotonga and Atiu claim gold medals in rugby league 9s comp

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Rarotonga and Atiu claimed the men’s and women’s gold medals in the Cook Islands Games rugby league 9s competition, which concluded last night at the National Stadium in Nikao.

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Residents fight hard but fall short in Series

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands Residents rugby league team brought both grit and determination to the Tri Nations Mantis-Hoff Cup 2024, held at Runaway Bay Rugby League Football Club in Australia on Friday.

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Cook Islands Residents ready for Tri Nations

Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Residents team is all pumped ahead of the Mantis-Hoff Cup Tri Nations Series on the Gold Coast, Australia, today.

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