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McCullys schedule jam-packed
Wednesday 13 July 2011 | Published in Regional
New Zealand foreign minister Murray McCully and his delegation of 75 journalists, rugby players, members of Parliament and businesspeople arrive this evening. Their New Zealand Defence Force 757 touches down on the Rarotonga tarmac at 8.20pm. The delegation has a busy day tomorrow. Rugby hall of famer Jonah Lomu, Rugby World Cup chief executive Martin […]
Eels sit at top of the table
Tuesday 12 July 2011 | Published in Regional
The Avatiu Eels senior A rugby team are currently leading the division although theyve lost 1 of their 4 games compared to the Arorangi Bears whove won all 4 of their games so far this season. The Eels are ahead because theyve milked the bonus points on offer being 4 points for a win, 1 […]
More swimming events planned
Tuesday 12 July 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands Aquatics Federation is planning a more active calendar for water babies keen to get out for fun swimming sessions with like minded people. This Friday at the Avarua harbour the first organised swim race of a planned series for the new season will stroke out at 5.15pm in the mid winter boiler […]
No Parliamentary rugby team
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Deputy leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen on Thursday raised the possibility of a friendly rugby match between the Cook Islands parliament and Minister Murray McCullys 75-strong delegation, which is expected to arrive on Rarotonga this week. In parliament Rasmussen asked prime minister Henry Puna whether McCully has proposed the idea of pitting his delegation […]
Cowboys crush the Panthers
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Regional
The Arorangi Cowboys crushed the Tupapa Panthers at Victoria Park on Saturday 25-10. Midway through the first half of the game and with the Cowboys leading 8-0, a Panthers raid resulted in a well-taken team try to the Panthers flyer Conrad Piri to take the score to 8-5. Shortly after the Panthers try, the black […]
Golden Gloves tournament planned
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Plans are in the pipeline to run a Cook Islands National Golden Gloves boxing tournament later this month. The golden gloves tournament will be run over two nights and will include boxers from Rarotonga and the outer islands. The first fight night of the golden gloves tournament has been planned for July 29 and this […]
Future bright for kids football programme
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands Football Associations Just Play project manager Michelle Paiti returned this week from an instructors course in Auckland and managers workshop in Canberra and Sydney with more knowledge on how to make the course a fun and sustainable programme. Nineteen participants from the Pacific region, including New Zealand, attended the instructors course in Auckland […]
In your face race promises excitement
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Five quality sailing teams will vie for the South Pacific Teams Racing Champs trophy this month. New Zealander and long time Rarotonga Sailing Club member Ross Sutherland, known as the guru of teams racing sailing in the Southern Hemisphere, is the organiser and official race officer for the South Pacific 2011 event this month. The […]
$40,000 stadium upgrade for Kiwis game
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Upgrade work on the BCI Stadium grounds began this week in anticipation of the one league test match between the Kiwis and Cook Islands in October as well as the annual International Sevens in Heaven tournament in November. Some $40,000 is being spent on the upgrade work which also involves general maintenance of the running […]
Panthers may surprise the Cowboys
Saturday 9 July 2011 | Published in Regional
The Tupapa Panthers are expected to come out firing in todays CITC main match against the in-form Arorangi Cowboys. And no doubt the Tupapa team, coached by Nooroa Tupa, will spring some surprises today with their band of vocal and loyal supporters sure to come out in numbers. The Panthers have had a mixed bag […]
Cowboys continue to dominate
Friday 8 July 2011 | Published in Regional
The Under 16 Cowboys rugby team continued along their winning ways on Wednesday where they proved too strong for Powerade Trophy challengers the Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons to win the encounter 66-7. At the post-match function the most valuable player awards were awarded to Dragons fullback Rauti Ellison and the Cowboys number 8 Tokoiva George George scored […]
Boisterous play in golden oldies
Friday 8 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Todays golden oldies rugby game will be played at the Tupapa field kicking off at 4.30pm. Last weeks game in Sharks territory in Rutaki started with a hiss and a roar. Referee Johnny Hosking talked to the players about over-rigorous playing, but it always takes two to tango and on this occasion Jeff was an […]
Skill expected in age grade rumbles
Friday 8 July 2011 | Published in Regional
A close game was seen at Titikaveka on Wednesday when the Avatiu Eels headed out to take on the Titikaveka Bulls for their catch up game on Wednesday. It was a tight match for both sides with the Eels managing to keep the Bulls at bay to win the match 32-25. The other catch-up game […]
Support to keep kids out of trouble
Friday 8 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Sponsoring and supporting a sports club is one way Ken King believes he can help youths stay out of crime and trouble. This week King, who is the general manager at the Motor Centre in Panama, donated $500 to the Ngakau Toa under 16 paddling crew who were very grateful for his generous support. King […]
Steady Alice wins Michigan Shootout
Friday 8 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Alice Pilkington proved that she still has nerves of steel as she beat all other 19 players to win her 2nd Michigan Motors Shootout tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club on Saturday. The competition started on the 7th tee with all competitors teeing off. Only 2 players, Tuaine Marsters and Ned Howard, managed to hit […]
Budding new sailors initiated
Thursday 7 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Budding sailors at the Rarotonga Sailing Club were awarded their level one sailing certificate after spending nearly 4 months learning and perfecting their sailing skills. The newly certified sailors including Hannah Bewg, Jade Tierney, Martin Obeda, Makua Nikoia, Ngarangi Mapu and Lovy Parker were presented their certificates by thrilled coaches Del Bewg, Ron McKenzie, Sharon […]
Cowboys on rampage
Wednesday 6 July 2011 | Published in Regional
The Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons under 16s will challenge the Arorangi Cowboys squad for the Powerade Challenge trophy today at Raemaru Park. The Cowboys have been unstoppable in this midweek competition. In their last challenge against the Titikaveka Bulls the Cowboys slaughtered the Bulls 57-0 in a powerful show of strength and skills by the Cowboys. The […]
All Black to coach kids
Wednesday 6 July 2011 | Published in Regional
All Black legend Michael Jones will be running a rugby coaching clinic at the Tupapa field when he and New Zealand Minister of Sports Murray McCully visit Rarotonga next week as part of a delegation of some 80 people coming to the islands to promote the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The Cook Islands […]
5 boxers in games squad
Wednesday 6 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Five local boxers have been named in the Pacific Games training squad to prepare for the games in New Caledonia from August 27 to September 11. The 5 boxers featured in last Thursdays fight night and as the Pacific Games draw nears the final squad of 2 to 4 boxers will be selected. Cook Islands […]
Postponed games scheduled this week
Tuesday 5 July 2011 | Published in Regional
Rugby games between the Titikaveka Bulls and Avatiu Eels, which were postponed due to a bereavement in the Avatiu village, will be played out through the week starting today. All catch-up games this week will be played at the Titikaveka field starting today. The under 19 squads from the two clubs will get the postponed […]
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