Articles by Rashneel Kumar

Avana cricketers thank sponsors

Friday 11 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

One OF the contenders for the Cook Islands Cricket women’s title Avana has dedicated their recent success to their band of sponsors.

Season review now on today

Thursday 10 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

THE 2016 Cook Islands Rugby Union season review meeting on Tuesday failed to reach a quorum.

Aussies Kukis after the home team's scalp

Thursday 10 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

THE AUSTRALIAN Kukis are after the scalps of the locals in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League Association 2016 Kuki Tri-Series at Nukupure Park tomorrow.

Sevens hope for perfect start

Thursday 10 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

COOK ISLANDS men’s side will be hoping to make a perfect start to their campaign in the Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship today in Suva, Fiji.

Changes to game time

Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The organisers of the inaugural 4 on 4 Mixed Beach Volleyball competition have made changes to the duration of the matches that will be played from round two this afternoon.

Top four teams confirmed

Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

AN INTENSE round of battle in the CI Cricket Association saw Muri Creeps and Titikaveka Titans join Tupapa I and defending champions Turangi in the top-four competition.

Simply the best: Record medal haul

Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

COOK ISLANDS bodybuilding team to the recent South Pacific Body Building Championships in Tahiti was hailed the best after the side returned home with a record medal haul.

Drunks on roads give police big concerns

Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

SAFETY on the road continues to be a worry for Cook Islands Police Services which had to deal with another weekend of incidents involving drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In the much hyped weekend fueled by the festivities at the Cook Islands International Sevens, police had to attend several incidents involving careless driving.

Sea urchin die-off is spreading in lagoon

Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

THE RAPID die-off of sea urchins near Avarua has spread to other parts of Rarotonga.

Cooks set for Sevens battle

Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

THE COOK ISLANDS men’s team left the country on Sunday with high hopes of making it through to the Sevens circuit.

CI take on Aussie Kukis in Tri Series opener

Monday 7 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

COOK ISLANDS will take on Australian Kukis in the opening match of the 2016 Rugby League Tri Series this week.

Back-to-back for Tabusoro

Monday 7 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

IT’S ALL about the men. In the Cook Islands Sevens tournament presented by Bluesky, the feature match was the battle between defending champions Tabusoro and Avatiu Gold.

Do-or-die matches in men's cricket

Monday 7 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

SOME EXPLOSIVE hits are expected in Round nine of the Cook Islands Cricket weekly men’s league today.

Favourites into quarters

Monday 7 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

DEFENDING champions Tabusoro is through to the Cook Islands International Sevens Tournament cup quarter-finals after two early wins in the pool play.

A magical treat with Dr Strange

Monday 7 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment

THERE IS a lot happening around the island at the moment, so it’s little wonder the Empire Cinema isn’t premiering any new movies this weekend.

Codes confirmed for next year's Manea Games

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

COOK ISLANDS Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has finalised the codes that will be played at next year’s Manea Games in Mitiaro.

Sevens get underway

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

LONE local side Landholdings Limited kicked off their Cook Islands International Sevens tournament with a win in the women’s competition yesterday.

Hit n Miss give beach volleyball

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

opener a miss REIGNING mixed indoor volleyball champions Hit n Miss gave the opening round of Mixed 4 on 4 Beach Volleyball League a miss this week.

Dash for Cash gets the Sevens running

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

THE 2016 Cook Islands International Sevens tournament kicked off to a boisterous start yesterday.

And now it's on

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union