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| Cook Islands Rugby League Association | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| IRL affiliation | 1962 (Test nation) |
| APRL affiliation | 2010 (full; founder) |
| Responsibility | Cook Islands |
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As of 1 July 2009 | |
The Cook Islands Rugby League Association are the governing body for rugby league in Cook Islands. They are based in the capital Rarotonga, the League has suffered financially due to member leagues not paying affiliation fees. [1] [2]
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