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Aussies keep their hopes alive
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a must win game for both sides it was Australia who triumphed. Although there were moments of brilliance from Ireland, they were not enough to influence the end result. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Australia.
Sevens battle
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2022 Raro 7s tournament will feature only local based teams despite interest from overseas clubs.
Moana bracing for tough opener against reigning champs
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Moana are bracing for a tough Women’s Rugby League World Cup opener against reigning champions Australia tomorrow at 9.30am.
Chantay Kiria-Ratu: The Cook Islands ‘superstar in the making’
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
If you haven’t heard of Chantay Kiria-Ratu, chances are you will by the end of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup with the teenage Cook Islands halfback ready to take the competition by storm.
Avatiu dominate at home against Puaikura
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu’s golden giants thumped Puaikura 6-0 in the Tower Insurance premier men’s clash on Saturday at The Swamp.
Battle of the MPs: Cooks host New Zealand Parliamentary First XV
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Former Cook Islands and Kiwi rugby league star Kevin Iro and former national 15s and 7s player Clive Nicholas featured for the Cook Islands Parliamentary side against New Zealand Parliamentary First XV on Saturday at Nukupure Park in Muri.
‘Extremely disappointing’: Kukis end World Cup campaign with big loss
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands slumped to one of their worst defeats after going down to powerhouse Tonga 10-92 in their final Rugby League World Cup group match early yesterday.
Bangladesh, South Africa win thrillers
Sunday 30 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Three games on Sunday produced two thrillers and a one-sided contest. While Bangladesh and South Africa managed to keep their nerves and win nail biters, Pakistan finally picked up their first points of the World Cup. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
Glenn Phillips 104, Sri Lanka 102
Sunday 30 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat.
Swamp to host feature football battle
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu will host Puaikura in the feature match of round six in the 2022 Rarotonga Football competition this afternoon.
Cook Islands to battle New Zealand Parliamentary First XV
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The New Zealand Parliamentary First XV rugby team will take on their Cook Islands counterpart in what is anticipated to be an entertaining game in the spirit of fun, friendship and fraternity today at 4pm at Nukupure Park in Muri.
Rain rain, please go to Spain
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
There have been two constants in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Underdogs beating favourites and matches being abandoned due to rain. Both games at the MCG in Melbourne on Friday were abandoned without a ball being bowled. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks at what this means for the tournament moving forward. Ireland vs Afghanistan - Match abandoned without a ball being bowled Australia vs England - Match abandoned without a ball being bowled
Kukis face Tonga in a do or die clash
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, League, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league side faces a do or die situation in their final group match at the Rugby League World Cup in England.
Gelling leaves Cook Islands camp early to return home
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands head coach Tony Iro has confirmed that Anthony Gelling has played his final game of the World Cup tournament and will return home to New Zealand.
Zimbabwe produce stunning upset
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The upsets keep coming thick and fast at the T20 World Cup in Australia with Zimbabwe winning a nail biter against Pakistan in Perth. In Sydney though it was business as usual with South Africa crushing Bangladesh and India cruising past Netherlands. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
Nikao and Matavera meet for a second time
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Going into another round of football, the first mid-week match will be Nikao Sokattak and Matavera, with Nikao hosting.
Yellow Bellies play Mongoose
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 53 strong Yellow Bellies golden oldies rugby team from Hamilton, New Zealand are visiting Rarotonga for the third time.
‘Shaking their heads’: Bunker blunder stuns World Cup as ugly tackle ignites fiery clash
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Papua New Guinea came away with a 32-16 win against the Cook Islands in a league game that included a pair of sin bins and a controversial try.
The Irish make their own luck
Wednesday 26 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day five of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw the biggest upset of the tournament so far with Ireland beating tournament favourites England by 5 runs in a rain affected match. The game between New Zealand and Afghanistan was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to some wet and miserable Melbourne weather. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
Stormy Stoinis sinks Sri Lanka, saves Australia
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a must win game against Sri Lanka, hosts and defending champions Australia were in a spot of bother until a blistering innings from Marcus Stoinis won the game for them. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action live from Australia.
