Rugby league
Back to The Swamp
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The postponed second match of the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Series will be held tomorrow at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Holmes facing tough decision
Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Valentine Holmes will be given space to make decisions on representing Cook Islands at Rugby League World Cup 2021.
Tabusoro wary of wounded Residents
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union will make a decision this morning on the second match of the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Series following yesterday’s torrential rain.
Residents remain hopeful
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Residents will be going all out against defending champions Tabusoro – Fiji in their final Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Series match this weekend.
Empowering young girls
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Women’s World Rugby trophy is making its rounds as part of Rugby World Cup’s Championing Oceania Programme to grow and support women and girls’ rugby in the Pacific.
Tokouso win 15s thriller
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents’ chances of claiming their first ever Tri Nations 15s competition title took a dent when they lost to Tokouso in the opening match of the annual series on Saturday.
Tokouso wary of Residents
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The favoured Tokouso side is wary of the Cook Islands Residents in the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s series opener this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Storm extends Moeroa’s contract
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Back-rower Eliesa Katoa will join Storm from the Warriors on a two-year contract, while Tui Kamikamica and Tepai Moeroa will continue with deals that will expire at the end of next season.
Action-packed series opener
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
An action-packed fixture will kick off the Cook Islands Tri Nations Series tomorrow at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Residents take on Tokouso in Tri-Nations opener
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents will take on Tokouso (Samoa and Tonga) in the opening match of the Vodafone Tri Nations Cup this Saturday at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
‘Homecoming Test convinced Warriors move was right call’
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islander Marata Niukore admits it was difficult telling Eels coach Brad Arthur that he was leaving at the end of the season but his return to New Zealand for June’s Test against Tonga confirmed the Auckland-born utility had made the right decision.
Holmes could represent Cook Islands at RLWC
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league
Cook Islands Rugby League is hoping NRL star Valentine Holmes chooses to represent the country of his heritage after he refused to commit to Australia ahead of the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) in October.
Residents eye Tri Nations title
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents are ready to go all out to win their first ever Tri Nations Cup which kicks this weekend.
Iro signs on at the Sharks until 2024
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
A standout with the Newtown Jets this season in their climb into first position on the KOE NSW Cup ladder, young outside back Cook Islander Kayal Iro has signed a new contract with the Sharks, one that ties him to the Cronulla Club through until the end of the 2024 season.
Ranking system not a true reflection of status, says Carlson
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league men’s side has jumped two places to 20 in the latest international rankings but the head of the sport’s governing body here says the ranking systems adopted by the international federation ‘is not a true reflection of a nation’s status’.
Tupapa Panthers back on track
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The reigning four-time championship winners Tupapa Panthers are back on track with another solid team performance over the weekend.
Pasifika communities shattered at NRL’s axing of mid-season representative round
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Pacific Islander community feel let down by the NRL’s decision to scrap the mid-season round of international matches, saying it was their time to shine and represent their cultural heritage.
‘Need to be competitive at top level’, says Cook Islands league president
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The president of Cook Islands Rugby League calls for fans to be realistic as the side regroups after their heavy loss to Samoa.
'War not over yet'—Cook Islands Rugby League president
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League president is hailing the team’s performance against Samoa as “excellent”, but admits that more attention needs to be paid to selection policies.
Cook Islands outclassed by Samoa in league test
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Local Campbelltown junior David Nofoaluma crossed for four tries as Toa Samoa launched a new era ahead of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-12 win over the Cook Islands on Saturday night.
