Sports
Bears brace for intense Eels clash
Saturday 29 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Arorangi Bears are anticipating another intense match this week as they face defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels in week eight of the Rarotonga 13s League Domestic Competition on their home ground at Raemaru Park.
Ngakau Toa Vaka invites aspiring paddlers to Open Day event
Saturday 29 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Ngakau Toa Vaka paddlers are hosting an Open Day today at 2pm at Avarua Harbour in an effort to get more people involved in the sport.
Arch-rivals Titikaveka and Avatiu set for intense clash
Saturday 29 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
An exciting clash awaits this afternoon as unbeaten arch-rivals Titikaveka and Avatiu’s premier teams meet in week three of the Rarotonga Netball Competition.
Four vie for CISNOC presidency
Friday 28 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is set to elect new executive board members, including a president, amidst discussions about the organisation’s 2023 and 2024 finances.
Tupapa ready for OFC challenge
Thursday 27 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC has arrived in Honiara, Solomon Islands, ready to take on the region’s best in the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League.
Letoa steps up to lead U21netball side to World Cup
Wednesday 26 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The former assistant coach of the Cook Islands under-21 netball team has been appointed the new national head coach for the Netball World Youth Cup in September.
Women’s national team kicks off campaign for OFC Nations Cup
Wednesday 26 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The journey to the OFC Women’s Nation Cup kicked off Monday night as the women’s national team training squad assembled for their first session at CIFA under the leadership of newly appointed head coach, Angela Wallbank.
Fun and competition at Corporate V12 Paddle event
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
A fantastic day was had by all at the annual Cook Islands Canoeing Corporate V12 Paddle event on Saturday at Nikao.
Blistering run secures Women’s Triathlon title for new champs Ross
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held the very popular BSP Women’s Triathlon on Saturday.
Thrilling encounter: Panthers defeat the Bears
Monday 24 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
In a thrilling encounter, Tupapa Panthers broke the Bears defence winning 36-24 at the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) Domestic 13’s Competition on Saturday.
Teremoana takes out Fiji’s Beast
Sunday 23 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports
Cook Islands-Scottish-Australian power puncher Teremoana Teremoana takes out Fiji's James 'The Beast' Singh in less than two minutes. He remains undefeated with seven win, all by knockout.
Panthers face Bears challenge
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears are eyeing to end Tupapa Panthers’ unbeaten streak in the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga Club 13s competition this afternoon at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Netball season kicks off to a strong start
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Netball Cook Islands domestic competition got off to a strong start last week, setting a perfect platform for the remainder of the season.
Tennis hosts Pacific Nations Cup trials
Friday 21 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands is holding the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup trials this week, which have showcased exceptional performances from the players at the Nikao courts.
Cook Islands youngster trials for Cronulla Sharks
Thursday 20 March 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Sports
Sporting youngster Mahana Sijp attended the 2025 Cronulla Sharks Harvey Norman NSW Premiership Squad trials held last week in Australia.
Fierce competition expected at annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race
Thursday 20 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is eagerly looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race, which will be held Saturday, March 22, at the Tikioki Tri Site at 2pm.
Sailors excited for Tahiti Regatta
Wednesday 19 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
The excitement is building for nine young Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) sailors heading to Tahiti to compete in the annual Oceania Optimist and ILCA4 2025 Championship Sailing Regatta next fortnight.
Traditional sports workshops starts tomorrow
Wednesday 19 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Highlighting their dedication to the promotion of traditional sports, the Emo Aito Māori Federation of the Cook Islands has successfully requested the inclusion of Traditional Sports in the upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC).
Do-or-die: Cook Islands to battle South Africa for World Cup spot
Tuesday 18 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s rugby league team faces South Africa in a do-or-die clash for a place in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Piri-Savage makes history as first female coach in OFC Champions League
Tuesday 18 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
For the first time since Nikao Sokattak in 2022, the Cook Islands will be represented at an OFC Men’s Champions
