Sports
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.
Bangladesh triumph, rain frustrates South Africa
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Rain affected both games played in Hobart on Monday. Bangladesh managed to keep the Netherlands at bay whereas South Africa were unlucky to share the points with Zimbabwe. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
King Kohli gives India a diwali gift
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The marquee contest of the T20 world cup lived up to all the hype and arch rivals India and Pakistan produced a blockbuster contest on Sunday that will be remembered by the ages. Sri Lanka on the other hand played a near perfect game against Ireland to start their campaign in style. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action live from Australia.
Nikao Sokattak beat Tupapa to lead premier men’s division
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak have taken the lead in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division after a commanding 2-0 win over archrivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC in an intense clash on Saturday.
Kukis prepare for PNG clash
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is hoping to have a fitter squad available for tomorrow’s Papua New Guinea match after a bad run of cold flu affected some players in lead up to Wales win.
Defending champions humbled by clinical Kiwis
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The opening night of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw hosts and defending champions Australia being hammered by their trans tasman rivals New Zealand in Sydney whereas England made heavy work of Afghanistan's challenge in Perth. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Sydney.
Paving the way for future league stars
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, League, Sports
The 20-year-old Tehinnah Tatuava is the lone Cook Islands-based player in the national women’s Rugby League World Cup team. She hopes this will be a stepping stone in paving the way for local up and coming girls and women in rugby league.
Tennis juniors to compete in ITF tournaments in Fiji
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands junior development players Maka Maui and Raetea Rongo will be heading overseas tonight to compete in two world-ranking International Tennis Federation (ITF) J5 tournaments next week in Lautoka, Fiji.
Titikaveka to host Puaikura in mid-week football clashes
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga Football Club competition resumed yesterday after the 2022 Cook Islands Games break with Titikaveka FC securing the mid-week matches against Puaikura FC, on their home ground.
Kukis claim comeback win
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands had to come from behind twice to beat Wales 18-12 in their opening Rugby League World Cup match at Leigh Sports Village Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday morning.
Cook Islands beat Wales in Rugby League World Cup
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands started their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a 18-12 win against Wales on Wednesday morning.
‘Back to football business’
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
Patiently awaiting the two-week long break, the Rarotonga Football Season will commence today at CIFA Complex, starting at 4:15pm.
Masters dominate the field at cycling champs
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports
Masters cyclists dominated the field at the Cook Islands Games cycling time trial race and Cycling Federation national championships on the weekend.
Kukis ready for Welsh challenge
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league side is excited and brimming with confidence ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales tomorrow at 8.30am (Cook Islands time).
‘Pride and sporting excellence’: Cook Islands Games end with colourful closing ceremony
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
In a blaze of glory, a stunning fireworks display closed the 2022 Cook Islands Games at the National Stadium on Saturday.
