Rugby league
Women gear up for Conan’s Cup
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Local rugby league fans are in for a treat following the launch of the Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ – a Town versus Country tournament which kicks off today, in honour of a man who had a passion for league, the late Colin (Conan) Ngari Munokoa-Tini.
Cook Islands Rugby League welcomes return of international matches
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports
International rugby league is set to return, with the Cook Islands to play Samoa as part of a Pacific double-header.
League season in limbo
Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has deferred its decision on the domestic 13s competition to next week after a club called for the 2022 season to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Eels target out of favour Marsters
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Parramatta Eels will reportedly add out of favour Gold Coast Titans centre Esan Marsters to their immediate shopping list.
Prolonged suspension worry
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Additional extensions to suspension of contact sports will force local sporting federations to make some drastic changes to their competitions, including cutting their 2022 season short.
Napa named potential player for Combined Nations All Stars
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league star Dylan Napa has been tipped to be selected as one of Combined Nations All Stars to play against England.
Panthers beat Bears
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The leading premier men’s clubs came away with big wins in round three of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition over the weekend.
Panthers face spirited Bears
Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The third round of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition will see two big clashes in the premier men’s division this afternoon. Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take Arorangi Bears at Victoria Park while Avatiu Nikao Eels will play Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles at Nukupure Park. Both matches will kick off at 5pm. […]
Panthers wary of Bears attack
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Table toppers Lady Panthers will be without two key players when they host the Lady Bears this afternoon at Victoria Park.
Bulldogs eye development after tough start to league
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs had a ‘mix start’ to the 2022 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season.
Panthers make comeback
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
After losing their opening match of the 2022 domestic rugby league 13s season, defending champions Tupapa Panthers bounced back with an important win over the weekend.
Panthers after first win
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are hoping to redeem themselves in the 2022 domestic rugby league 13s season when they take on high flying Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles this afternoon.
Bears ready for 2022 season
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s and women’s teams are looking forward to their first outings in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition.
Eels thump Panthers
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers were humbled by arch-rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition over the weekend.
Bracing for tough start
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 rugby league campaign against their biggest nemesis in their opening match this afternoon.
Lady Eels take on 'high-flying' Panthers
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Lady Eels are set to make their debut in the domestic rugby league 13s competition against Lady Panthers at Aretere Park this afternoon.
Double derby
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The first round of the weekly competition starting tomorrow will see two interesting duels in the premier men’s division.
New season, new rules
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
New rules will be applied to the 2022 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition which kicks off this Friday.
World Cup apparel launched
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League yesterday unveiled their Rugby League World Cup apparel in a bid to raise much needed funds to help with the national men’s and women’s teams’ preparation for the tournament to be held in England later in the year.
Sharks pull out of competition
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League 2022 domestic season faces multiple setbacks with the opening round less than a fortnight away.
