Arorangi Bears

27/08/2026

Fresh off our AGM last night, it's time to announce the team leading the Arorangi Bears Rugby League Club into the 2027–2028 seasons!

​Big love and massive thanks to our outgoing President, Tina Iro, for her incredible heart and leadership.

Now, pass the baton, here is your newly confirmed Executive line-up:
• ​President: Apolo Purua
• ​Vice President: Ru Samuel
• ​Secretary: Ngakuira Osborne
• ​Assistant Secretary: Mene Koteka Heather
• ​Treasurer: Louisa Tukaroa
• ​Club Captain: Robert Heather Snr
• ​Social Media: Chris Bishop
• ​Committee: Our awesome Managers and Coaches!

​With the new crew in place, we're ready to set some big goals and keep building on our strong BEARS family spirit.

Let’s get behind our new exec team as they kick things off for the next two years!

25/08/2026

AGM
6pm
Wednesday 26th August
Raemaru Park

All Welcome - See you there!

18/08/2026

Kia Orana! 🌺⛳️

​What an incredible turn-out for the Bears Union Senior Men’s Rugby Ambrose Tournament this past Friday! With 30 teams competing, the energy was high from start to finish, and the good vibes carried on long into the night.

​A massive Meitaki Maata to:
​Rarotonga Golf Club for hosting us, allowing us to use your fantastic facilities all day, and for all your help behind the scenes.

​Our Event Sponsors for bringing this event to life and donating incredible raffle prizes.

​All 30 Teams & Volunteers who lent a hand leading up to and during the day. Your support means the world to our team and the entire club!

​A huge shoutout to everyone who grabbed a fish plate—they were a total hit! We hope we kept everyone well-fed throughout the day!

​🎉 Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
​🥇 1st Prize: Nina Wichman
​🥈 2nd Prize: Kaara Tama
​🥉 3rd Prize: Quinton Ama

​Once again, thank you to our community for backing our rugby boys. We appreciate you all!

Sarah Emile & Tour Management.

11/08/2026

BBQ FISH PLATES - this FRIDAY at the Golf Club.

Come along and grab breaky, lunch or both!

Selling from 6.30am to lunch time.

Come along and support the Bears Tour to NZ 🐻🏉

08/08/2026

Let's go Bears..put your names forward

U19 Cook Islands Residents Trials !!!

A 3 match series against visiting team Iron Armour Academy is set to take Rarotonga by storm.

Kicking off October 3rd 2026

For further information please contact Residents XIII Coach Dion Nepia on +68274701

06/07/2026

23/06/2026

⛳️ROUND UP YOUR MATES – IT’S GAME ON!

Come and support the Arorangi Bears Tour to NZ!

Get ready for an epic day of golf, laughs, food & prizes

Friday 14th August
Rarotonga Golf Club
6-person teams
Just $180 per team

Awesome prizes
Plenty of laughs
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Great company
An amazing atmosphere

Spaces are limited, so grab your teammates, dust off the clubs, and lock in your team today!

Email to register: [email protected]

24/05/2026

Meitaki Ma'ata from the Arorangi Bears!

​What an amazing night at Raemaru Park!

Tonight, the Bears family came together to celebrate the wrap-up of a great season at our annual Prize Giving.

​From our youngest stars to our seasoned premiers, the dedication, sportsmanship, and true club spirit shown this year have been second to none.

​A massive congratulations to all of our award winners and players across all grades:

​Juniors:
Under 6s, Under 8s, Under 10s, Under 12s, and Under 14s

​Seniors:
Senior Women & Senior Men
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To our dynamic MC Isaia Akava. Thank you again for a well executed night.

To Our Incredible Sponsors.

Thank you to our valued sponsors. Your generous and ongoing support is the backbone of our club, ensuring our players can take the field week after week.

We truly could not do this without you:

​Onu Sportswear
​T&M Heather
​Snowbird Laundry
​Air Rarotonga
​Prime Foods
RU Electrical
​Antipodes
​Beluga
​Marekos
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And to the many more local businesses and supporters who contributed behind the scenes—meitaki ma'ata!
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To Our Off-Field Heroes - our coaches, managers, trainers, and our dedicated Executive Committee: thank you for the countless hours of volunteer work, guidance, and heart you poured into this successful season.

​Finally, to our parents, families, and die-hard supporters who cheered from the sidelines rain or shine—thank you for making Raemaru Park the best home ground in the Cooks.

​Enjoy the off-season, stay safe, and let’s come back even stronger.

​
​Tina Iro
Club President

17/05/2026

“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow”

~ John 15:11

Glory always to our Father above ☝️

A Huge Meitaki Maata to all our Village, our People, our Supporters & our Families ❤️🖤

17/05/2026