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Leading from the front : Blood, sweat and tears of joy

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend

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Leading from the front : Blood, sweat and tears of joy
Arorangi Bears premier men’s captain Basil Matapo with the Lady Bears captain Stephanie Nooroa with the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s trophies. Picture: RASHNEEL KUMAR

It has not been an easy road for the victorious Arorangi Bears premier men’s and Lady Bears teams who made a clean sweep in the Cook Islands Rugby Leagues 13s competition a fortnight ago. They overcame a jittery start in round one before storming through round two undefeated with the titles. Captains Basil Matapo and Stephanie Nooroa talk to Cook Islands News about their journey from dreamers to winners.

It has not been an easy road for the victorious Arorangi Bears premier men’s and Lady Bears teams who made a clean sweep in the Cook Islands Rugby Leagues 13s competition a fortnight ago. They overcame a jittery start in round one before storming through round two undefeated with the titles. Captains Basil Matapo and Stephanie Nooroa talk to Cook Islands News about their journey from dreamers to winners.


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