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Sports
Titikaveka Pearls shine, Avatiu rule in netball battles
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition took off its weekly round with a flurry of thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. As clubs battled it out for supremacy on the court, the intensity was real, and the stakes were high.
Ngatangiia to host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival
Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival today from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Black Caps draw series with an inning’s victory over Bangladesh
After a dismal first innings Bangladesh were facing an uphill task in their second innings but any hopes of a miraculous comeback were shut out by a clinical Black Caps unit on day three at the Hagley Oval. Report by Rahul Patil from The Hagley Oval in Christchurch NZ.
50 teams register for Beach Games
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is looking forward to kicking off their much-anticipated Beach Games today with promising sunshine and a smashing lineup of sports for local teams to get involved in.
Panthers and Bulldogs reign supreme
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers retained the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise men’s title at the National Stadium in Nikao on Saturday.
Latham’s double, Boult’s triple flattens Bangladesh
Bangladesh needed to win all three sessions on day two to make a comeback into this test but instead Latham’s double hundred followed by Boult entering the 300 wicket club with a five wicket haul left them clutching at straws. Report by Rahul Patil from The Hagley Oval in Christchurch NZ.
World Test champs bounce back in Christchurch
After the shock defeat in Mount Maunganui the blackcaps had to win the second test in Christchurch to square the series and they made a great start on day one thanks to a magnificent unbeaten hundred by captain Tom Latham. Report by Rahul Patil from The Hagley Oval in Christchurch NZ.
Flying start for champs
Defending men’s champions Tupapa Panthers made a strong start in the Nines in Paradise tournament yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Best rugby moments of 2021
Below is our year in review of the best moments in Rugby for 2021.
Women's Rugby league champions eye Nines title
Reigning domestic rugby league 13s champions Lady Bulldogs are eyeing their first Nines in Paradise title at the National Stadium in Nikao this weekend.
Djokovic needs to prove exemption or go home - Australian PM
Novak Djokovic landed in Melbourne in the middle of a political maelstrom over his medical exemption from Covid-19 vaccination requirements, with a visa blunder adding to the world number one's problems ahead of the Australian Open.
Eastern Stars end 2021 with mixed netball tournament
For the first time, the Ngatangiia Matavera Eastern Stars Netball Club hosted a successful mixed netball competition with the participation of 12 teams.
Nines in paradise tournament reduced to two days
The annual Nines in Paradise tournament has been reduced to two days starting this Friday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Bangladesh wallop New Zealand in historic test match win
Day 5: New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 458 all out (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Mehidy 47, Boult 4/85, Wagner 3/101) New Zealand 2nd innings 169 all out (Young 69, Taylor 40, Ebadot 6/46, Taskin 3/36) Bangladesh 2nd innings 40/2 (Shanto 17, Mominul 13*). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.
Ebadot paves way for team victory
Day 4: New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 458 all out (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Mehidy 47, Boult 4/85, Wagner 3/101) New Zealand 2nd innings (Young 69, Taylor 33*, Ebadot 4/39). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.
‘David-esque’ Bangla Tigers keep ‘Goliath’ Blackcaps at bay on day three
Day 3 - New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 401/6 (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Wagner 3/98, Boult 3/61). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.
Bangladesh boss Blackcaps on day two
Day 2: New Zealand 328 all out (Devon Conway 122, Will Young 52, Henry Nicholls 75, Shoriful Islam 3/69, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 175/2 (Mahmudul Joy 70*, Najmul Shanto 64, Wagner 2/27). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, NZ.
Classy Conway’s century makes it New Zealand’s day
Day 1 - New Zealand 258/5 (Devon Conway 122, Will Young 52, Henry Nicholls 32*, )
Tamariki Kanga crowned Mauke Volleyball champs
The Mauke Volleyball Tournament got underway at the Taunganui hard courts situated at the harbour, “blessed” with some cooling light showers, on the morning of Boxing Day.
De Kock quits test cricket
South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock won’t be playing in the two tests against the Black Caps here next month after his shock retirement from the test arena.
League confirms Nines tournament
Cook Islands Rugby League is set to kick off their 2022 season with the annual Nines in Paradise tournament next week.
Stacked victorious at Touch comp
There were thrills and spills with a magical ocean view at the annual Boxing Day Touch tournament held on Monday, at a new venue this year – Nukupure Park in Muri.
