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Future talent shines at fight night
Saturday 2 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Spirited fights and impressive boxing skills had the Tupapa Youth Centre crowd in roars of appreciation at Thursdays fight night. Seven bouts were held on the night between boxers from clubs around Rarotonga plus three warriors from Atiu. The first bout of the night was a walkover for 9-year-old Sean Angene, son of Tupapa member […]
Kids showcase court skills
Friday 1 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Last Saturday saw newcomers to tennis showcase impressive skills in the ANZ Stars competition at the tennis centre in Nikao. After a day of action on the courts, Kaveariki Nia was crowned the top player of the day followed by Tessa Worthington, Brook Kurariki, Sienna McKinley, Arieta Pokini, Reanna Aviu, Nicholas Hay and Brooke Sutherland […]
Cowboys tame the Bulls
Friday 1 July 2011 | Published in Regional
In the 2nd challenge of the under 16 Powerade trophy on Wednesday, current holders Arorangi Cowboys were a force to be reckoned with when they defeated challengers the Titikaveka Bulls 57-0. It was a nine try effort by the Cowboys with the halftime score at 29-0. Best for the Bulls were skilled first 5/8 Teariki […]
Brogan and Kenning wins no surprise
Friday 1 July 2011 | Published in Regional
The final round of the Palm Grove Golf Tournament played last Saturday produced no real surprises in the senior divisions although there were some close calls and some in other divisions fell by the wayside. In the senior mens division, Royle Brogan slipped a little from the previous week but was still able to card […]
Kids heed call to come and play
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in Regional
The first week of the Come & Play football programme saw a huge crowd of children accompanied by their parents at the CIFA complex for fun football and mini games. Laughter and excitement echoed across the two pitches while some children compared what they had learned from their sessions. Over the four years of the […]
Cowboys in winning form
Wednesday 29 June 2011 | Published in Regional
The Arorangi Cowboys under 16 team will head into todays second Under 16 Powerade Challenge trophy match against the Titikaveka Bulls buoyed by their early winning form this season. In last weeks first challenge as the holders of the Powerade trophy, the Cowboys thrashed the Takuvaine Reds 46-0 with the teams powerhouse forwards growing a […]
Kitesurfers looking for big air
Tuesday 28 June 2011 | Published in Regional
While the Cook Islands kitesurfing competition has been much more flexible and relaxed than, say, the kitesurfing World Tour, it is running according to a bit of race protocol about which those who are not kite-inclined might not know much. Raising the red flag signals one minute to go before the start of a 10-minute […]
Eels devour Dragons
Monday 27 June 2011 | Published in Regional
Youth and composure were the winning combination for the Avatiu Eels who outmuscled the Ngatangiia-Matavera Flying Dragons on Saturday to win the CITC match of the week 24-11. In typical Avatiu fashion, the Eels finished stronger scoring 2 tries in the final 10 minutes of the game and squashing any hopes of a Dragons revival. […]
Dragons aim to roast Eels
Saturday 25 June 2011 | Published in Regional
Todays CITC main club rugby match of the week is expected to be a bruising encounter between hosts the Ngatangiia-Matavera Flying Dragons and the visiting Avatiu Eels. This will be an interesting match with the Eels keen to register a win after last weeks narrow 24-28 loss to 2010 champions the Arorangi Cowboys despite the […]
Final round draws large field
Saturday 25 June 2011 | Published in Regional
The final round of the Palm Grove golf tournament will be played on Saturday at the Rarotonga Golf Club and there are close contests after the first two rounds in most divisions. There was some good golf played in the second round last Saturday and some players may have made their move too early but […]
Judges seek wow factor
Saturday 25 June 2011 | Published in Regional
Some of the best kitesurfers in the world are planning to show Rarotonga their tricks today at Muri. Tomorrow they leave for Aitutaki, where they will be competing at Manureva International Competition and Festival the Cook Islands first-ever kitesurfing competition. CINews met with prominent kitesurfing judge Brad Price, professional kitesurfers Jesse Richman and Moehau Goold […]
Cowboys slaughter the Reds
Friday 24 June 2011 | Published in Regional
In the first challenge of the Under 16 Powerade Trophy on Wednesday, a dominant Arorangi Cowboys team slaughtered the Reds on their home soil at Raemaru Park 46-0. Just like their senior team the Cowboys forward-pack paved the way to victory with strong performances from their locking duo William Boller and Andre Iro supported by […]
Raising funds to get to Games
Friday 24 June 2011 | Published in Regional
Three lifters will represent the country at the Pacific Games in New Caledonia and a housie and food sale fundraiser has been organised for this Saturday to help get them there. Sam Pera Jnr, younger brother Sirla Pera and sole female lifter Luisa Peters have been in full on training for some time as they […]
Punctual start to golden season
Thursday 23 June 2011 | Published in Regional
The first golden oldies rugby game of the season saw almost everybody arrive on time with the game kicking off at 4.40pm at Nikao field last Friday. Mongoose A verses Mongoose B and the rest of the clubs format game was developed for the afternoons event. Johnny Hosking was the ref for the day and […]
Veterans get into the swing
Thursday 23 June 2011 | Published in Regional
Master tennis players have smashed out the cobwebs over the past few days in the veterans tennis tournament which wraps up with the grand finals this Saturday at the Nikao Tennis Centre. The tennis centre has since Tuesday night hosted some of the islands tennis legends during the vets tournament including the likes of Margharet […]
Nothing certain in mid-week clash
Wednesday 22 June 2011 | Published in Regional
The first under 16 Powerade Challenge will be played today at Raemaru Park between current trophy holders the Arorangi Cowboys and the first challenger of the 2011 season, the Takuvaine Reds. During last years challenge, the Cowboys were able to defeat 2009 trophy holders the Tupapa Panthers before they just managed to survive the last […]
Fun run celebrates Olympics
Wednesday 22 June 2011 | Published in Regional
The Olympic movement will be celebrated with a fun run this Thursday at the Punanga Nui markets starting at 5pm. This Thursdays is a fun and free event which is for the entire community and all Team Cook Islands athletes and officials must attend. This will be the first opportunity for the general public to […]
150 athletes to fly Cook Islands flag
Wednesday 22 June 2011 | Published in Regional
One hundred and fifty athletes from 13 sport codes will make up Team Cook Islands to represent the country at the Pacific Games in New Caledonia. Joining the athletes at the games that will run from August 27 to September 11 will be 30 local officials. Originally 15 codes were named to attend the games […]
Teams plot tactics for weekend matches
Wednesday 22 June 2011 | Published in Regional
This weeks CITC main match of the week for game two of the season will be played at Nukupure Park where the Ngatangiia-Matavera Flying Dragons will host the Avatiu Eels. The Eels will be smarting over their narrow loss to the Cowboys in last weekends main match and will want to get their train on […]
Black Puta, Avatiu take tournament honours
Tuesday 21 June 2011 | Published in Regional
The Black Puta and Avatiu No Boys soccer teams won the one-day five-a-side soccer tournament at the CIFA complex on Saturday in the mens and womens division. In the mens division Black Puta, who won their pool, eliminated Virgin Ave in the semi finals by 5 goals to 1 to book a spot in the […]
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