Sports
Cooks lose to Samoa
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands netball side played the undefeated Tonga in the do or die match at the World Cup last night.
Iro signs on at the Sharks until 2024
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
A standout with the Newtown Jets this season in their climb into first position on the KOE NSW Cup ladder, young outside back Cook Islander Kayal Iro has signed a new contract with the Sharks, one that ties him to the Cronulla Club through until the end of the 2024 season.
Debutantes impress in World Cup opener
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands netball coach Joy Bates was impressed with the performance of debutantes who featured in the national team’s opening World Cup Qualifiers match on Tuesday night in Suva, Fiji.
Cooks through to quarters
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands women’s football side is through to the quarter-finals despite losing their final pool match on Monday night.
Cook Islands outclass Papua New Guinea in World Cup Qualifiers
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands thumped Papua New Guinea Pepes 66-48 in its opening World Cup Qualifiers match in Suva, Fiji, last night.
Meninga seeks eligibility clarity
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga is preparing to select a World Cup train-on squad and wants dual eligible players to declare which nation they are going to play for.
Arorangi through to semis
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
Arorangi survived a tit-for-tat battle against Tupapa to make it through to next week’s premier semi-finals.
Black Pearls ready to play with ‘pride and passion’
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands netball side is ready to take on Papua New Guinea in its opening match at the World Cup Qualifiers in Suva, Fiji tonight at 7.30pm (Cook Islands time).
Cook Islands grouped with seven-time champions in OFC U19 tournament
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Excitement is building for the return of age-group football in the Oceania region, following confirmation of the draw for the OFC U-19 Championship 2022 on Tuesday, July 19.
Panthers through to finals
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are through to the Rarotonga Club 15s final after a dominating win against Arorangi Bears in the semi-final on Saturday.
Do or die in netball
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
It will be do or die for teams playing in the Knockout stage of the Rarotonga Netball Club competition today.
Four qualify for Pacific Oceania Junior Championship
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis
Four Cook Islands tennis players have qualified for the Pacific Oceania Junior Championship to be held in Lautoka, Fiji in September this year.
Battle of the forwards
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers have put last week’s win against Arorangi Bears behind ahead of their meeting this afternoon in the Rarotonga Club 15s semi-final at The Swamp in Avatiu.
New skipper ready to lead
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands netball team departed for Fiji yesterday with skipper Marjorie Toru excited to lead the team for the first time in the World Cup Qualifiers to be held from July 19 to 23 in Suva.
Ranking system not a true reflection of status, says Carlson
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league men’s side has jumped two places to 20 in the latest international rankings but the head of the sport’s governing body here says the ranking systems adopted by the international federation ‘is not a true reflection of a nation’s status’.
Netball Cook Islands host 'Farewell and good luck' breakfast
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands hosted a “Farewell and Good Luck” breakfast for the national team departing this afternoon for the World Cup Qualifiers to be held in Suva, Fiji.
Piira off to World Champs
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands will be represented by a lone athlete at the World Athletics Championships to be held in Eugene, Oregon, United States from July 15–24.
Cook Islands ready for OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 kicked off last night in Fiji with Samoa taking on Tonga in the opening match at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Cook Islands Netball head to Fiji for World Cup Qualifiers
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands netball side will depart Rarotonga this Thursday for the World Cup Qualifiers to be held in Suva, Fiji.
Black Pearls ready for Qualifiers
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition is heading into the knockouts this week after an intense competition in the preliminary rounds.
