Sports
Unbeaten Panthers lead as Rarotonga League 13s competition enters Round 2
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Tupapa Panthers premier men’s team finished round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition unbeaten and at the top of the standings after a massive win over the weekend.
Bears too strong for Sea Eagles
Monday 10 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The mighty Arorangi Bears from the West proved too strong and swift for the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles winning the game 28 – 10 at Victoria Park in Tupapa on Saturday.
Thrilling finish to round 1 of League 13s
Sunday 9 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
In a thrilling finish for round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) 13s domestic competition, the Titikaveka Bulldogs delivered a stunning upset against the defending champions Avatiu Eels, on Friday.
Touch comp round robin concludes
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association Business House Competition is set to conclude its Round Robin stage on Monday March 10, as 12 teams’ battle for their final standings ahead of the highly anticipated finals series.
Sea Eagles remain dedicated
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles remain dedicated in their preparation regardless of the opposition team they face today.
Bulldogs and Eels battle for second place
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
An exciting battle looms this afternoon in the final leg of round one of the Rarotonga League 13s competition, when the Titikaveka Bulldogs take on the Avatiu Nikao Eels at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
CIRU inspires Aitutaki youth with rugby values and healthy living
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union outreach team is delivering rugby values and healthy living education to students in Aitutaki, focusing on leadership and community development.
Rugby union promotes healthy living
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Due to ongoing generous sponsorship from Cook Islands Building Supplies (CIBS), Arama and Vaine Wichman, the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) coaches, educators and rising rugby instructors are sporting bright new apparel.
Shortage of players in women’s league comp
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is facing a shortage of players in the women’s league teams this season.
Young stars emerge at Kids Triathlon
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The hot and sunny Saturday afternoon proved ideal conditions for the Cook Islands Triathlon’s annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri.
Twenty-four teams vie for eights pots in OFC Professional League
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
The work to decide the best eight teams to compete in the new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Professional League begins soon, with 24 registered applications received when the deadline for expressions of interest closed on 28 January.
Panthers and Eels draw in thrilling clash
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Sports
In a match that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels engaged in a spectacular and intense clash in the weekly rugby league competition, culminating in an exhilarating 24-all draw.
TKV Warriors ready to face Bears
Saturday 1 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The returning Takuvaine Warriors are ready to face the Arorangi Bears in week four of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) domestic 13s competition at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka this afternoon.
Exciting opening round for Darts
Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
In a thrilling opening round of the year, women’s darts teams clashed in close exciting matches on Tuesday night.
Junior tennis Rongo represents Pacific in Malaysia
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands junior tennis player Raetea Rongo will be representing team Pacific Oceania alongside Alallilo Tepa of Tuvalu and Papua New Guinea's Colita Hakena at the 2025 Asia Oceania Pre-Qualifying Billie Jean King Cup Juniors in Malaysia.
21 teams compete in Tiare Netball Celebration
Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Australia, Netball, New Zealand, Regional, Sports
The official Tiare Netball Celebration event kicked off on Monday with 21 teams from Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
Swim programme makes a splash in Aitutaki’s lagoon
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
The Aitutaki Aquatics Club (AAC) has kicked off its community-focused, eight-week Learn to Swim Programme, making a splash in the island’s pristine, world-class lagoon.
Bears win intense rugby league battle
Monday 24 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The intense battle between the Arorangi Bears and the Avatiu Eels in week three of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) men’s premiership thrilled the good crowd of fans.
Eels brace for Bears challenge
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Avatiu-Nikao Eels are not letting their guard down as they face one of their toughest opponents in the domestic rugby league 13s championship at Raemaru Park in Arorangi this afternoon.
Unbeaten Bulldogs face tough test
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The unbeaten Titikaveka Bulldogs are looking to extend their winning streak to three matches when they take on the Tupapa Panthers in week three of the Rarotonga League 13s competition this afternoon.
