Sports
Tennis eyes international tournaments
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands held its annual general meeting this week where president Davina Hosking-Ashford was re-elected to lead the association for another term.
Pacific Oceania loses in dramatic tie
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Brett Baudinet’s Pacific Oceania tennis team lost a dramatic Davis Cup tie in Barbados by three games to two.
Cricket plans bumper season
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
After a successful finish to the 2022 cricket season, the national association is looking forward to some exciting development programmes this year to improve the profile of the sport in the Cook Islands.
Rongo selected to compete in ITF World Teams Competition in Sri Lanka
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Tennis
Tennis youngster Raetea Rongo has been selected in Team Pacific Oceania for the 2023 ITF World Teams Competition Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Events to be held in Sri Lanka from February 13-18.
Pukapuka boxer reconnects to heritage ahead of Europe tour
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports
A Pukapuka boxer is proudly taking his Cook Islands heritage to Europe to fight for a spot in the 2023 Boxing World Championships. By Atutahi Potaka-Dewes, Te Rito Journalism Cadet, PMN News.
India demolish NZ, win T20 series 2-1
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India 234/4 in 20 overs (Gill 126*, Rahul Tripathi 44, Daryl Mitchell 1/6) beat New Zealand 66 all out in 12.1 overs (Daryl Mitchell 35, Pandya 4/16) by 168 runs.
Teams brave rain in opening day of touch season
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association commenced their season for 2023 and rain didn't dampen spirits at the National Stadium on Monday.
Tupapa K-11, Muri claim cricket titles
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Tupapa K-11 were crowned the new men’s champions while Muri retained the women’s title in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals on Saturday.
Touch starts
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association commences their season today at the BCI National stadium with the open men and women's category.
Davina takes part in leadership programme
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Eight women from the Pacific including Cook Islands’ Davina Hosking-Ashford were in Melbourne to graduate from the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme and watch all the action at the Australian Open finals over the weekend.
Series levelled in a thriller
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India vs New Zealand – T20 Series – 2nd T20i. New Zealand 99 for 8 in 20 overs (Santner 19, Arshdeep 2/7, Chahal 1/4) lost to India 101 for 4 in 19.5 overs (Suryakumar 26*, Bracewell 1/13) by 6 wickets with 1 ball remaining.
Cricket Finale!
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Raemaru Park in Arorangi will be a hive of activity today when it hosts the much anticipated 2022 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals.
Carlson re-elected League president
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Charles Carlson was re-elected unopposed as the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) president at its annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Black Caps register first win of the tour
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India vs New Zealand – T20 Series – 1st T20i. New Zealand 176 for 6 in 20 overs (Daryl Mitchell 59*, Conway 52, Washington 2/22, Kuldeep 1/20) beat India 155 for 9 in 20 overs (Washington 50, Suryakumar 47, Santner 2/11) by 21 runs.
Touch readies for 2023 season
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association will commence their regular touch season on Monday, January 30, and this year the weekly matches will be held at the National Stadium.
Cricket champs on track
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Defending champions Arorangi Redbacks and Muri will be hoping to retain their titles in the 2022 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals this Saturday at Raemaru Park.
‘The Flash’ impresses in France
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Former Tupapa Panthers speedster Peniasi ‘The Flash’ Dakuwaqa has made an impressive start to his professional rugby union career with the French Top 14 club, Stade Français.
It’s a long drive to the top
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports
Ranked number one in the world for women’s long drive, Cook Islander Phillis Meti MNZM, a New Zealand golfer, visited Rarotonga last week with her mother Phillis Sr.
On the lookout for touch talent
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The touch season will kick off in early February and the categories this year will be, in the open division, men and women and then in the mixed division, opens, 18s and masters.
India complete 3-0 whitewash versus Black Caps
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India vs New Zealand – ODI Series – 3rd ODI. India – 385 for 9 in 50 overs (Rohit 101, Gill 112, Hardik 54, Ferguson 0/53) beat New Zealand 295 all out in 41.2 overs (Conway 138, Thakur 3/45, Kuldeep 3/62) by 90 runs.
