Regional
Rugby lovers mob the fan zone
Monday 24 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Rarotongas fan zone the popularly-titled Te Airangi Black Out was abuzz with rugby excitement on Saturday night. Organisers are hailing the night a resounding success with punters showing up in numbers so large security eventually had to close the site. Late-comers were left looking for an alternative venue for the game, but people who had […]
Come one, come all
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Regional
In a robust democracy like the Cook Islands, it would be hard to ignore the popular opinion when it comes to naming tonights fan zone. Of the dozens of suggestions received at Cook Islands News, two took in received the large majority of the votes for our readers. One of the names made comment on […]
2 best photos!
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Regional
More than 90 photos were entered in our Rugby World Cup photo competition sponsored by CITC. The competition closed yesterday and as well as running some more entries (opposite page), Cook Islands News staff have chosen the two winning photos. A shortlist of the top photos was drawn up and merits of each photos discussed […]
Remember The Titans
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Everyone remembers the movie but what will everyone remember after todays cricket clash between the Titans and the Creeps in Titikaveka. Sparks are sure to fly as both teams are desperate to secure a win to push them closer to the Computer Man mens round robin championship honours and towards a top four spot. The […]
Masters athletes meet
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Interest is growing for the Cook Islands masters athletics meeting next week, culminating in the events on Gospel Day afternoon of Wednesday, October 26. As well as a number of local older athletes indicating that they will participate in the range of events being offered, the invite has also gone out to open age athletes […]
Arorangi laces up for Tupapa
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Today at Raemaru Park the Arorangi football club will host Tupapa-Maraerenga with the first game kicking off at 1pm in the under 14 girls division. Arorangi will have to reinforce their defence area when they meet with Tupapa today in the Lotto Premier mens round cup competition. With obvious expectations, Tupapas outfit look to dominate […]
Thrills and spills at the Boat Shed
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Forty keen sailors from Aitutaki and Rarotonga Sailing Clubs attended the annual Boat Shed Regatta in Aitutaki last weekend, competing in Optimist Gold and Green fleets and Laser classes. Racing took place in highly testing conditions on the lagoon, with winds gusting up to 25 knots. Everyone competed superbly and it was great to see […]
Fan zone set for final
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Its been a scramble to get there, but the final preparations have been put in place to transform the National Auditorium into Rarotongan rugby heaven. The auditorium precinct will become the Cook Islands official fan zone for tonights Rugby World Cup grand final between France and New Zealand, and organisers have spent the week clambering […]
National squad
Friday 21 October 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands Rugby Union has selected a 12-man rugby sevens squad, which includes four local based players, to represent the Cooks at the Oceania Sevens Qualifier. The qualifying tournament will be hosted by Samoa and held on October 28 and 29. The top three teams at the Samoan tournament will qualify for the 2012 […]
7s comp heats up
Friday 21 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Another two more weeks of rugby sevens competition starts again this weekend with all matches to be played at the Ngatangiia rugby field. This is the third week of a four-week local club rugby sevens competition designed to keep local players fit and in rugby sevens mode ahead of the main event of the year […]
Closest season yet
Friday 21 October 2011 | Published in Regional
With just two rounds of Computer Man round robin cricket remaining no team is guaranteed of a final top four spot. Turangi currently sit at the top of the table, and even being four points clear of the Muri Creeps doesnt guarantee them a spot, a win from either of their two remaining games should […]
Just Play back on
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Regional
The second intake of the Just Play Football Programme will take place today at the CIFA academy in Matavera. The Just Play social development grassroots football programme focuses on participation and fun for boys and girls aged 6 to 13 for schools and community groups on Rarotonga will run today and Friday, October 20-21. The […]
Panthers prove convincing
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Reigning 2010 Cookie mid week cricket champs the Tupapa Panthers looked convincing in their third round defeat of the Avatiu Nikao Electric Eels. The Cookie knockout competition is full of pressure as each team has only one opportunity to successfully compete for and defend the cup. After dispatching of the Avana All Stars and TKV, […]
Slow and steady does it
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands rugby league masters have returned from Australia sure of their mantra that slow and steady will win the race. The team is claiming the International Masters of Rugby League crown after coming away from the Gold Coast with two wins and a draw in the competition. With a tight playing schedule of […]
Frustrated sports codes make call
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Frustrated members of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are taking matters into their own hands. Instead of waiting for the organisations executive board to call a special general meeting as promised, those involved in running 12 national sports federations have done it themselves. A notice calling for a November 8 meeting, […]
Raro girl in Black Ferns
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Titikaveka born and raised all round athlete Kelani Poomai Matapo is one of eight new caps in the champion Black Fern womens rugby team. Matapo is the youngest child and only daughter of Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Tiki Matapo and his wife Mii. And just like all four of her strong running […]
Under 17 mens football popular
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Regional
Savas under 17 mens football round cup competition has proven to be popular among the players from the seven clubs. 2010 round cup champions Matavera along with Nikao Sokattak, Tupapa Maraerenga, Takuvaine, Avatiu and Titikaveka are all vying for top honours. Football followers and supporters of the seven teams have gathered at the CIFA complex […]
Masters hone skills
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands masters athletics champs will be held over three days next week culminating with events on Wednesday afternoon (Gospel Day). The majority of the events will take place at the BCI stadium starting on Monday afternoon at 4.30pm. The meeting will continue on Tuesday afternoon from 5pm and conclude on Wednesday afternoon from […]
More fun to come for junior netters
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Regional
More fun netball tournaments are on the cards for junior netball lovers after last Fridays successful first Potiki Navenave junior netball tournament for under 8 and 10 players. Netball Cook Islands development officer and tournament coordinator Luciana Matenga has returned to her drawing board to map out regular tournaments for junior netballers. I have the […]
Haka penalty for Wallaby fans
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Regional
The 2011 Rugby World Cup has provided weeks of entertainment for Cook Islanders already, but CITC staff have perhaps had nothing more entertaining than the short show they received yesterday. The companys Wallabies supporters had to swallow their pride and perform a haka at the Avatiu supermarket yesterday morning, their penalty for losing a bet […]
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