Rugby league
‘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.
Back to The Swamp
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The postponed second match of the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Series will be held tomorrow at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Holmes facing tough decision
Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Valentine Holmes will be given space to make decisions on representing Cook Islands at Rugby League World Cup 2021.
Tabusoro wary of wounded Residents
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union will make a decision this morning on the second match of the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Series following yesterday’s torrential rain.
Residents remain hopeful
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Residents will be going all out against defending champions Tabusoro – Fiji in their final Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Series match this weekend.
Empowering young girls
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Women’s World Rugby trophy is making its rounds as part of Rugby World Cup’s Championing Oceania Programme to grow and support women and girls’ rugby in the Pacific.
Tokouso win 15s thriller
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents’ chances of claiming their first ever Tri Nations 15s competition title took a dent when they lost to Tokouso in the opening match of the annual series on Saturday.
Tokouso wary of Residents
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The favoured Tokouso side is wary of the Cook Islands Residents in the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s series opener this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Storm extends Moeroa’s contract
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Back-rower Eliesa Katoa will join Storm from the Warriors on a two-year contract, while Tui Kamikamica and Tepai Moeroa will continue with deals that will expire at the end of next season.
Action-packed series opener
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
An action-packed fixture will kick off the Cook Islands Tri Nations Series tomorrow at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
