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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 […]
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 […]
Women in Sport seminar
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands National Sports and Olympic Association Women in Sport Commission will be conducting a national management seminar from August 30 to September 2 at the Sinai Hall in Avarua. The seminar is open to the general public and will include key note speaker Helen Brownlee, chair of the Oceania Women in Sport. Others speakers […]
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 […]
Utanga just misses semis
Wednesday 25 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands canoe sprint paddler Josh Utanga just missed out on a semi-finals spot of the K1 1000m by just 0.10 seconds at the 2010 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships held in Poznan, Poland between August 19-22. His sights are now set on the 2012 London Olympics and he is looking for sponsors to help […]
Goldies at Nikao
Wednesday 25 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Last Friday’s golden oldies rugby was played at Nikao. Despite the late arrival of a set of jerseys from the Legends, the game kicked off before 5pm. It started off at a frantic pace with the Sydney-bound team moving the ball along their classy backs to open the scoring. Not to be outdone the ‘non-travelling’ […]
Cowboys face Eels
Wednesday 25 August 2010 | Published in Regional
The Arorangi Cowboys taken on the Avatiu Eels today in the under 16 Powerade challenge. The Cowboys are the current holders of the Powerade Challenge Trophy after defeating the Tupapa Panthers by 5-0 a fortnight ago. The Panthers have held the trophy for the past four years. The Eels have defeated the Cowboys twice this […]
Washbourn 40th
Wednesday 25 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Phil Washbourn, the first local home in this year’s Air New Zealand International Triathlon, represented the Cook Islands at the Australian cross country championships on Saturday. The race, which doubled at the Oceania Athletics Cross Country, was held in Brisbane and the field had competitors from Australian, New Zealand, PNG, Nauru and Fiji. At 38 […]
Betham expected
Tuesday 24 August 2010 | Published in Regional
Former Warriors league start turned professional boxer Monty Betham is expected to be on the island for this Saturday’s Fight Night at the Telecom Sports Arena. This Saturday’s fight night is a combined fundraising event between the Cook Islands Sports Academy and the Cook Islands Amateur Boxing Association. The night has 10 bouts scheduled between […]
Athletes showcase Cook Islands
Tuesday 24 August 2010 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands youth Olympic team in Singapore spent the weekend promoting the country by manning a Cook Islands booth and showcasing our unique culture. The team, made up of a boys handball team, two swimmers and two sailors performed for the 204 countries taking part in the inaugural Youth Olympics as well as for […]
Young athletes promote country
Tuesday 24 August 2010 | Published in Regional
The team continues competing, learning and enjoying the experience as these photos show. Athletes showcase Cook Islands – page 14
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