Cook Islands Round Cup (rugby league)
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Region | Rarotonga (formerly included Aitutaki) |
| Current premiers | Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers (8th premiership) (2025) |
| Most premierships | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles (9 premierships) |
| Broadcaster | Vaka Television |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Website | cookislandsrugbyleague |
The Cook Islands Round Cup is the top level rugby league competition of the Cook Islands Rugby League Association in the Cook Islands.
The Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers won the 2025 premiership title.[1]
Teams
| Team name | Nickname | Home ground |
|---|---|---|
| Tupapa Maraerenga | Panthers | Victoria Park |
| Titikaveka | Bulldogs | Temurimotia Park |
| Ngatangiia/Matavera | Sea Eagles | Nukupure Park |
| Arorangi | Bears | Raemaru Park |
| Takuvaine | Warriors | Takuvaine Field |
| Avatiu/Nikao | Eels | Avatiu Sports Ground |
Former clubs
- Aitutaki Sharks[3]
Winners
| Year | Club |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles |
| 1993 | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles |
| 1994 | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles |
| 1995 | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles |
| 1996 | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles |
| 1997 | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles |
| 1998 | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles |
| 1999 | Avatiu/Nikao Eels |
| 2000 | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles |
| 2001 | Titikaveka Bulldogs |
| 2002 | Titikaveka Bulldogs |
| 2003 | Arorangi Bears |
| 2004 | Avatiu/Nikao Eels |
| 2005 | Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers |
| 2006 | Avatiu/Nikao Eels |
| 2007 | Avatiu/Nikao Eels |
| 2008 | Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers |
| 2009 | Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers |
| 2010 | Avatiu/Nikao Eels |
| 2011 | Avatiu/Nikao Eels |
| 2012 | Titikaveka Bulldogs |
| 2013 | Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers |
| 2014 | Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers |
| 2015 | Avatiu/Nikao Eels |
| 2016 | Avatiu/Nikao Eels |
| 2017 | Titikaveka Bulldogs |
| 2018 | Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers |
| 2019 | Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles |
| 2020 | (Season Suspended due to COVID) Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles retain Premiership |
| 2021 | Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers |
| 2022 | (Season Suspended due to COVID in the country) Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers retain Premiership |
| 2023 | Arorangi Bears |
| Club | Premiership Titles |
|---|---|
| Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles | 10 |
| Avatiu/Nikao Eels | 9 |
| Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers | 9 |
| Titikaveka Bulldogs | 5 |
| Arorangi Bears | 2 |
See also
References
- 1 2 Etches, Melina (28 April 2025). "Top four in knockout round". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Clubs | Cook Islands Rugby League". Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Moana Makapelu (21 October 2020). "Aitutaki Sharks stranded". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "History | Cook Islands Rugby League". Retrieved 12 April 2026.