Rugby league
League seeks ‘best of the best’
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is hoping to secure at least an international test match as a warm up game to the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England later in the year.
Eels rue indiscipline in loss
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Avatiu Nikao Eels are hoping to bounce back in the do-or-die clash against Arorangi Bears this weekend to keep their domestic rugby league title hopes alive.
Comeback win for departing stars
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers’ dream of finishing the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League Competition unbeaten was shattered after rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels staged a comeback win in the feature premier clash over the weekend.
Panthers unbeaten
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Tupapa Panthers premier side is all set to finish the preliminary round unbeaten after bagging another win in the domestic rugby league competition on Friday
New rugby league champions beckons
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles’ reign is all but over after another heavy loss in the weekly competition.
Tangata rejoins Halifax Panthers
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands international Adam Tangata has re-joined Halifax Panthers side playing in the second-tier rugby league competition in the UK.
Bears to host Panthers
Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Women’s Rugby League Competition, along with the men’s competition, will resume this week after a break over the Easter weekend.
Bears optimistic of win against hapless Sea Eagles
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s side will be going all out to maintain their third placing in the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League competition.
Panthers beat the Eels
Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league
Tupapa Panthers are the only unbeaten team in the domestic rugby league premier men’s competition.
Sea Eagles hammered again
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league
Defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles suffered another big loss in the domestic rugby league competition.
Sharks face big test against Panthers
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league
The Aitutaki Sharks will be bracing for a tough challenge from the rampant Tupapa Panthers in round four clash Friday afternoon at Victoria Park.
Panthers’ best ‘yet to come’
Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league
Tupapa Panthers have become the firm favourites in the Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League men’s competition after a huge win over the weekend.
Panthers smash Sea Eagles 84-8
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers’ Jeremy Campbell breaks away from Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles defenders at Nukupure Park on Saturday. The Panthers smashed the Sea Eagles 84-8. In the other premier match, Avatiu Nikao Eels defeated Arorangi Bears 34-24 at Raemaru Park. In the women’s match played on Friday, Titikaveka Bulldogs defeated Tupapa Panthers 14-8.
Physicality, grit and talent
Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league
The inaugural Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League women’s competition is set to kick off Friday.
League clarifies ‘defending champs’ issue
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has declared Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles the defending champions following some confusion over the title holder.
Defending champs Sea Eagles remain optimistic despite first loss to Bears
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Ngatangiia Sea Eagles remain optimistic of their chances in the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League Competition.
Bears thump Sea Eagles
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers had an easy start to their 2021 domestic rugby league campaign after their opponent Titikaveka Bulldogs failed to field a full team in round one competition on Saturday.
Sharks move camp to Rarotonga
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The 2021 domestic rugby league season kicks off today with Avatiu Eels hosting Aitutaki Sharks at 5pm.
Carlson remains league president
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The 2021 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season will start on Friday next week.
Rennie reveals frustration following 2020 ‘what ifs’
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has revealed his frustration following a series of ‘what ifs’ in his debut season in charge last year.