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Under 19 play
Monday 30 August 2010 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands under 19 rugby team will face Vanuatu today at 1pm (2pm local time) for their final pool game of the FORU Tournament in Samoa. After the team’s one-point 15-14 win over PNG on Friday the team has been on a high and were honoured when they were paid a visit by family […]
On form
Monday 30 August 2010 | Published in Regional
“/> Avatiu’s young star Seb Maher (pictured bowling) took five wickets for his team on Saturday as they beat their opponents Titikaveka by three runs. Avatiu scored 100 runs and Titikaveka 97 runs. Meanwhile, Arorangi scored 197 runs to beat Turangi who reached 108 runs while Takuvaine scored 90 runs but Matavera scored 91 runs […]
Sokattak face first challenge
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Reigning soccer champions Sokattak will face their first challenge of the new season from Arorangi today. The main soccer match kicking off at 4.30pm will be between Nikao Sokattak and Arorangi Premier Men’s at the Nikao soccer field. Nikao Sokattak were last year’s round cup champions and they have been the club champions for the […]
Reds desperate today
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Regional
All Takuvaine Reds and Avatiu Eels matches are evenly contested affairs and their last encounter in round one saw the slip through to win 8-5. On the day the Reds dominated territory and possession for the majority of the match but were unable to convert these opportunities into points on the scoreboard. The Eels on […]
It's fight night
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Tonight is fight night and the Telecom Sports Arena is expected to rock for the 10 bouts scheduled for the evening including a ‘surprise bout’. The event is a combined fundraiser for the Cook Islands Sports Association and the Amateur Boxing Association preparing boxers for the Delhi Commonwealth Games in October. Bouts will include junior […]
U19 claim PNG win
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Regional
People of Samoa were treated to a stunning match of rugby on Thursday – both teams chanced their arm and in the end the Cook Islands snuck home 15-14 against Papua New Guinea, at the FORU under 19 tournament. From the outset the Cook Islanders were intent to use their extra muscle, rolling mauls and […]
New national rugby strip by Turtles
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands rugby warriors preparing for national duty will feel the strength and power that comes with pulling on the national jersey. The national under 19 rugby squad have tasted success in their brand new kit sponsored by Turtles Sportswear at the FORU tournament in Samoa where they are set to secure a spot in […]
'Mr Cook Islands' shares his secret
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Ina Tipokoroa doesn’t look a day over 30 and the 49-year-old credits his youthfulness to the sport of bodybuilding. Tipokoroa was among the first group of locals that took up the sport in the early 80s after it was introduced by Tony Hole. He hopes that today’s 4th International Asia Pacific Body Building and Fitness […]
Cowboys retain Powerade trophy
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Regional
In a match worthy of a grand final the Cowboys under 16 squad were able to repel, as expected, a very strong Avatiu Eels challenge to win the battle 21-18. The halftime score was 7-6 in favour of the Cowboys. In a match that saw the lead change several times the Cowboys were just able […]
Smith positive
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Regional
If the attitude of Cook Islander and Tasman Makos rugby hooker Francis Smith mirrors that of his team-mates, self belief wouldn’t have beeen lacking when they faced the ITM Cup table-topping Ranfurly Shield holders Southland at Lansdowne Park last night. Smith, a loan player from Canterbury and a former Northland and Auckland rep, is proud […]
Handball side hold their own
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands boys’ handball team at the Youth Olympics in Singapore might have finished last in the six-team competition – but they are the talk of the town. Earlier in the week the local team took on hosts Singapore in what was reported as a nail-biting match that went down to the wire. It […]
Thrills and spills at volleyball
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Vonnia’s Corporate 6 on 6 volleyball league leader Turtle Diggz will face team Smashing T in today’s first games of round four of the competition. The inaugural competition has been providing plenty of spills and thrills at the Telecom Sports Arena for volleyball enthusiasts. And the general public are invited to head on up to […]
Rugby sides eye bonus points
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Securing wins and accumulating bonus points will be the drive of this weekend’s round of the CITC club rugby season. This is especially important for all teams as the season inches towards grand finals time. This week the Titikaveka Bulls will host the Ngatangiia Dragons with the two clubs Senior B teams kick starting this […]
Kayak help
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Australia’s national kayaking coach Jimmy Walker has arrived on the island to support the development of a coaching structure for the Cook Islands Canoeing Association. An international athlete in his own right, Walker was a finalist in K4 kayak at the Atlanta Olympics, world cup kayaking gold medallist and Australian national surf ski gold medallist. […]
Avatiu hosts Tupapa
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Regional
When the Avatiu and Tupapa soccer sides face each other today and leading through to the weekend, both clubs will be itching to register their first win in their opening matches. Due to unavailability of the Avatiu Swamp they will host Tupapa at the CIFA complex kicking off at 4.15pm with the under 14 boys […]
Longer distance covered
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Last week’s road series again saw more great competition and times, as most of the dozen athletes took on a bigger distance. The finishing orders seem predictable, but they are not earned lightly, with positions being neck and neck until the last km. Special thanks go to Holly and Matai, for handing out the much […]
Surgery for Wright
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Regional
“/> Cook Islander and Leinster Irish rugby club prop Stanley Wright (pictured) will undergo surgery this week for a ruptured Achilles tendon. Wright suffered the injury during the second half of last weekend’s defeat to London Wasps. The versatile Cook Islands front rower is expected to be out for at least six months and will […]
U19 wins friendly 67-5
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands under 19 rugby team have begun their FORU Tournament campaign in Samoa with a 67-5 win in their ‘friendly’ match against American Samoa. The team faces Papua New Guinea today in what should be a very exciting game. The 26-man strong squad includes seven local based players under the guidance of coach […]
Sides out for points
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Regional
With just two more games in the 2010 CITC club rugby 15s competition left to play, things are expected to intensify as securing wins plus bonus points will be the aim for all teams. The Avatiu Eels were able to re-establish their lead in the Senior A competition thanks mainly to the Arorangi Cowboys surprise […]
Raro pumped
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Excitement is mounting as Rarotonga gets set to host the 4th International Asia Pacific Body Building and Fitness Championships this Saturday. Around 70 bodybuilders from across the Asia Pacific region will compete in this event – the first to be hosted on the island for some 15 odd years. The one day show will be […]
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