Rugby league
Willison was in Broncos line-up
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has proven that Cook Islanders can compete at the elite level by qualifying at the last Rugby League World Cup, says League president Charles Carlson.
Good Rugby Exchange between Papeete and the Panthers
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers defeated visitors Papeete Rugby club 28 – 20 in a friendly match this week. Melina Etches reports.
League turns focus to Pacific Games
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league men’s team to the 2023 Pacific Games in November is aiming to bring home a medal after going down in the inaugural Tri Nations Series decider a week ago.
Conan’s Cup holders Country beats Town in series opener
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Country are off a good start in the annual Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series.
Matapo joins IRL advisory group
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League official and former representative player Peggy Matapo has been appointed to the International Rugby League Women and Girls Advisory Group.
Town, Country ready for Conan’s Cup
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series will kick off this afternoon with the Conan’s Cup match between the Country and the Town women’s teams at Victoria Park in Tupapa at 4pm.
The ‘voice’ of the Bears
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Rugby league, Sports, Weekend
She is a woman, she is a mother, and she is also the Arorangi Bears passionate supporter and president.
Rarotonga names squad for Tri Series
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The following players have been asked to attend training at Avatiu Field at 5pm this afternoon.
Bears dedicate 13s win to village and supporters
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s champions, Arorangi Bear have paid tribute to their village and supporters for backing them through the 2023 season.
‘We’re champions’: Lady Bears complete rare double in women’s 13s competition
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
They came, they saw, they conquered. Lady Bears were yesterday crowned the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s women’s champions for the first time after defeating Lady Panthers 28-16 in the final held at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Claws are out, it’s showdown time!
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Bears will enter the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s final as hot favourites against Lady Panthers at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia this afternoon. But both captains believe ‘final is anyone’s game’ as they prepare to lead their sides in the much-anticipated showdown.
Rugby training for youngsters
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
More than 300 primary and high school students will be part of a rugby competition in the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.
Top four battle in league
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Close and exciting battles are expected in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition playoffs when the top four premier men’s teams clash at Aretere Park in Avatiu this afternoon.
Lady Bears seal final spot
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Bears are through to the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition final after a hard-fought win in the top place playoff last night.
Bears ready to face Eels
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s team is looking to maintain its momentum in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition against Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
Lady Bears eye top spot
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Bears were gunning for a win today against the winless Lady Bulldogs in a bid to take the top spot in the Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition.
Eels hoping to bounce back, Panthers face Bears test
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Raemaru Park in Arorangi will host the second double header of the 2023 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon.
Panthers lead premier men’s competition after Sea Eagles win
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers have taken the lead in the domestic 13s premier men’s competition after their 54-6 win over Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles on Saturday.
League starts Pacific Games preparation
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports
In preparation for the Pacific Games later in the year, Cook Islands Rugby League is assembling their women’s rugby league squad today at the National Stadium in Nikao at 5pm sharp.
Panthers eyeing top spot
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Riding high after last week’s win over Avatiu Nikao Eels, defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be hoping to take the lead for the first time in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon.
