Rugby league
Kukis learn 2025 World Cup fate
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands men’s side will take on the winner of the 2023 Middle East Africa Cup for a spot in the 2025 Rugby League World Cup to be held in France.
Black Fern home to share rugby knowledge
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islander Maiakawanakaulani (Maia) Roos, who played an instrumental role in Black Ferns’ Women’s Rugby World Cup win, arrived on the island on Wednesday.
Samoa’s biggest weapon shut down; shining light in World Cup heartbreak: Player Ratings
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Samoa’s hearts were broken in the World Cup final with Australia running riot in a 30-10 win at Old Trafford.
Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup parade unites
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National, Rugby league, Sports
In true Pacific style, flags of the Pacific islands including the Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji and Tonga billowed amongst the deep red of Samoa’s, united in their support for Toa Samoa, in yesterday’s parade.
Moana target 2025 World Cup
Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Moana head coach is already turning his attentions towards 2025. By Megan Armitage at the LNER Stadium.
Cook Islands has beaten France 26- 18 in the Women's Rugby League World Cup
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports
It was the first-ever meeting between the two sides - they battled it out for a first win of the tournament following successive defeats against New Zealand and Australia in the opening rounds.
Fighting for pride and ‘mana’
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands head coach Rusty Matua revealed pride is the driving factor for his team ahead of their clash with France early today at 7am. By Megan Armitage of rlwc2021.com.
Cook Islands star urges more players to switch nations
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands co-captain Kimiora Breayley-Nati believes that if more people follow her lead and switch to a lower tier nations for international honours, the game will grow even more than it has in recent years.
Wiki scores in Moana’s 34-4 loss to NZ
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
New Zealand have confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the women’s World Cup following a 34-4 victory over the Cook Islands yesterday.
‘Gutsy’ Moana lose opener
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Moana went down fighting to reigning champions Australia Jillaroos 74-0 in their opening women’s Rugby League World Cup clash in England yesterday.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Co-captains to lead Kukis
Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league side is settling in well at their base in Hurworth ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales on Wednesday, October 19.
Niukore given special exemption
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Marata Niukore has been given a special exemption to play for the Kiwis at next month’s Rugby League World Cup.
Kayal Iro debuts as Cronulla Shark #555
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks’ Matt Ikuvalu’s injury during training presented the opportunity for Cook Islands international Kayal Iro to become Shark #555 when he took to the field over the weekend to take on the Bulldogs at PointsBet Stadium in New South Wales, Australia.
Tabusoro thump Residents
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents’ hope of claiming their first ever Tri Nations 15s Series title is over following their second loss last night.
Residents eye bonus point win
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
A bonus point win against defending champions Tabusoro Fiji will boost the Cook Islands Residents’ chances of claiming their first ever Tri Nations 15s series title.
