The 2021 Cook Islands Finals Series kicks off this Thursday Night when the Tupapa Panthers face the Titikaveka Bulldogs in the Reserve Grade Minor Semi Final.
Taking place at Victoria Park in Tupapa, the match will be an elimination final for both teams as they prepare to face the runners up from Saturday’s Arorangi Bears v Avatiu Eels clash at the National Stadium in Nikao.
In other Finals scheduled to take place over the weekend, in the Women’s Premier League, the Tupapa Panthers and Arorangi Bears will play off on Friday for the opportunity to face Titikaveka in the Women’s Grand Final, whilst in the Men’s Premier League, the Bears will take on the Aitutaki Sharks on Friday night in the Minor Semi Final, before the Panthers and Eels face off on Saturday.
Monday Night will see the Under 19’s Finals take place, with the Panthers to face the Ngatangìia / Matavera Sea Eagles at Nukupure Park, whilst the Bears face the Avatiu Eels at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
FIXTURES:
Men’s Premier League Finals:
Minor Semi Final:
Friday: Arorangi Bears v Aitutaki Sharks
Major Semi Final:
Saturday: Tupapa Panthers v
Women’s Premier League Finals:
Preliminary Final:
Friday: Tupapa Panthers v Arorangi Bears – National Stadium
Men’s Reserve Finals:
Minor Semi Final:
Thursday: Tupapa Panthers v Titikaveka Bulldogs – Victoria Park
Major Semi Final:
Saturday: Arorangi Bears v Avatiu Eels – National Stadium
Men’s Under 19s Finals:
Minor Semi Final:
Monday: Arorangi Bears v Avatiu Eels
Major Semi Final:
Monday: Ngatangìia / Matavera Sea Eagles v Tupapa Panthers
