Rugby league
‘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.
Samoa v Cook Islands: Panther power meets band of brothers
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Emotions will run high for players from both sides as Cook Islands and Samoa clash for the first time since a 2009 Pacific Cup qualifier in Cairns.
Eels survive Bears attack
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
A last-minute try saved Avatiu Nikao Eels against arch rivals Arorangi Bears in round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.
RedBullz claim Conan’s Cup
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Countryside RedBullz put on a strong performance to claim the inaugural Cook Islands Women’s Rugby League Conan’s Cup title on Friday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Town stun Country in preseason clash
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union kicked off their 2022 season with a Town versus Country match at The Swamp in Avatiu over the weekend.
Town vs Country
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union is holding a Town versus Country match today in lead up to their 2022 season which gets underway next month.
Fired up for Cup decider
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
It will be all guns blazing in the inaugural Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series decider when the Townside Titans battle the Countryside Redbulls this afternoon at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Local players earmarked for women’s World Cup
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The inaugural Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series is down to the wire with the Townside Titans and Countryside Redbulls set to battle for the title this week.
Comeback Queens: Titans keep series alive
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Townside Titans made an impressive comeback in the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series to keep their title hopes alive.
Countryside Red Bulls confident
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Countryside Red Bulls will be going all out to claim the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series title against the Townside Titans this afternoon.
Town down but not out
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Despite the heavy loss in the opening match of the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series, the Townside Titans remain optimistic of their chances as they aim for a sensational comeback this Friday.
