Sports

Sea Eagles and Panthers soar

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles and Tupapa Panthers won their respective premier men’s matches in week one of round two Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition.

Rugby league


Tight battles and try-saving tackles

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

There are two more games left for this third round of the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition before the teams’ progress to playoffs.

Sports


Avatiu FC bows out of OFC Women’s Champions League without a win

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Hekari United have confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Champions League in the Solomon Islands with an impressive 5-0 victory over Cook Islands’ Avatiu FC in wet conditions in Honiara over the weekend.

Football


Cook Islanders cast line in world’s biggest fishing tourney

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

In amongst the 2000 fishers in the world’s largest fishing competition in terms of the number of boats participating, the Kubota Classic Billfish Tournament in Whitianga, Aotearoa New Zealand, were Cook Islands very own fishermen Junior Ioapa and Poe Poila from Rarotonga.

Fishing


Underdogs triumph in Pairs Classics

Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Golf, Sports

Underdogs rose to the occasion and claimed victory in the 2023/24 Rarotonga Golf Club Pairs Classics tournament, which concluded last Saturday at the Nikao golf course.

Golf


Rarotonga 13s comp heats up

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

As the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s season heats up, Victoria Park in Tupapa is set to host another round of thrilling matches this afternoon.

Rugby league


Eels maintain top spot after Round 1 comp

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels finished round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga League 13s premier men’s competition on top.

Rugby league


Respect the whistle: Refs call for understanding from fans

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League referees face criticism from fans despite lacking technology and working hard to ensure fair play, and the association is calling for more understanding and potential new referees.

Rugby league


Uini steals the show with wonder goal for Avatiu FC despite second loss

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Two late goals secured Tafea FC their first win at the OFC Women’s Champions League, overcoming Avatiu FC 4-2 at Lawson Tama Stadium on Tuesday (Cook Islands time).

Football


Future triathletes take centre stage

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri took place on a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon.

Sports


Glassie returns as Cook Islands netball U21 coach

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands is gearing up to host the Netball Youth World Cup Regional Qualifiers for Oceania and has appointed a new coach to prepare the national side for the tournament to be held in September.

Netball


Avatiu FC fall short in OFC Women’s Champions League debut

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Poor weather on Sunday (Cook Islands time) might have meant that Solomon Islands’ Henderson Eels were made to wait a little longer to make their OFC Women’s Champions League debut than they’d hoped, but their patience was rewarded with a 2-0 win over Avatiu FC in Honiara.

Football


Katuke takes top prize at Mama’s Reef Fishing Competition

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s Mama’s Reef Fishing Bamboo Rod Competition on Saturday drew a respectable number of 27 enthusiastic women.

Fishing


Underdogs rise as Sea Eagles shock Eels

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

In the fifth week of rugby league action, the fields witnessed unexpected shifts and surprises as underdogs rose to the occasion and mighty teams faced humbling defeats.

Rugby league


Defending champs unstoppable

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands 2024 Mixed Touch Competition has five more weeks of round robin games before the exciting playoffs.

Sports


Nukupure Park set for thrilling clashes

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

As the anticipation builds for the next set of rugby league games today at Nukupure Park, all eyes are on the clash between the Titikaveka Lady Bulldogs and the Arorangi Lady Bears in the senior women’s division.

Rugby league


Bulldogs seek redemption

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs are looking to bounce back this afternoon against defending champions Arorangi Bears after a heavy defeat to Avatiu Nikao Eels last week.

Rugby league


Rarotonga sailors shine at Nationals, youngsters set for NZ challenge

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports

The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) has had a great start to the year, hitting the ground running with several activities.

Sailing


Unbeaten GAT and Nukz Power lead

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Team GAT remains undefeated and leads the 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s competition after round two at the National Stadium in Nikao. Nukz Power holds the top spot in the women’s category, mirroring their male counterparts with an unbeaten run and 18 points.

Sports


Cook Islands sprinter Tolosa equals 60 metre national record

Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands sprinter Daniel Tolosa has equalled the longstanding 60 metre national record of 7.23 seconds.

Athletics


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