2026 Nines in Paradise
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Jan
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10
Jan
2026 Nines in Paradise
BCI Stadium - Nikao
Sports
10th Anniversary: This year marks a decade of "epic rugby league 9s action" in the islands.
Kick-off: Daily matches begin at 12:00 PM.
Participating Teams: Features local Rarotonga clubs like the Arorangi Bears (defending champions), Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles, Avatiu Eels, and Tupapa Panthers, along with touring squads from New Zealand and Australia. The tournament is being streamed live on www.skysportnz.online/Paradise-9s/
10th-anniversary edition of the premier rugby league nines tournament held in the Cook Islands. Organized by the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA), the event attracts local and international teams for three days of fast-paced competition.
10th-anniversary edition of the premier rugby league nines tournament held in the Cook Islands. Organized by the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA), the event attracts local and international teams for three days of fast-paced competition.