The Latest Breaking News from Cook Islands

Cook Islands is one of only two nations with rugby league as the national sport. They played the other, Papua New Guinea, at the Rugby League World Cup, with more on the line than just the two points.

Scrum-half, 29, retired four years ago after undergoing a THIRD knee reconstruction on the same leg but was persuaded to give it another go by his brother James and now they're facing Tonga together in the World Cup

The predominantly part-time Welsh side held a 12-8 interval lead on a chilly evening at Leigh Sports Village.

Wales play Cook Islands in their first match

A week after the US and the Pacific signed a historic joint-partnership declaration, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says China had a "different approach to engaging with the Pacific" to the US, while an expert says Beijing will not be deterred from pushing for influence in the region.

Wales get their campaign underway against Cook Islands later this month

Valentine Holmes says he's undecided whether he'll represent Australia or Cook Islands at the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.

Samoa's wealth of NRL experience has paved the way for a 42-12 over the Cook Islands in their Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

A draft security pact leaks as the Chinese foreign minister arrives in the Pacific to sign deals with the leaders of 11 island states, including NZ realm nations Niue and Cook Islands.