Rugby league
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residents aim to make a statement at Tri-Series
Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents have arrived on the Gold Coast, Australia, for the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League Tri-Series from September 27 to 29.
Moana face Fiji in World Cup Qualifier
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Moana, the national women’s rugby league, will face Fiji next month in their first step toward qualifying for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Eels survive scare, Bears face Panthers
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The unbeaten Avatiu Nikao Eels had a close shave in week three of the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s competition last night.
Bradlee Anae living his dream as NFL player in America
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Rugby league, Sports, Weekend
Bradlee Joseph Ioane Anae is living his dream.
