Netball
Cooks U21 Netball set to face world champs NZ
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands U21 netball team has been placed in Pool A for the upcoming U21 Netball World Cup, set to face off against some of the world's most formidable teams.
CISNOC defends point system amidst social media backlash
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cook Islands Games, Cricket, Cycling, Handball, League, Netball, Sports
Despite the negative comments circulating on social media, the point system for this year’s Cook Islands Games multi-sport event has remain unchanged from the previous edition that was held in 2022, according to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).
Thrilling finals at Cook Islands Games
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Games concluded last Saturday, wrapping up with several exciting final matches across different sports codes.
Hard-fought victory sends Cook Islands to Netball World Youth Cup
Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands under-21 netball team has qualified for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, following a hard-fought, intense battle on Saturday.
Tri Nations finale
Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Island Rugby Union looks to conclude the season in a remarkable fashion with the Tri Nations 15s Series finale at Aretere Park in Avatiu this afternoon.
Do-or-die match for Cook Islands U21
Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands U21 netball team must defeat Papua New Guinea today to qualify for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar.
Crucial clash for Cook Islands in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Sports
Cook Islands is ready to fight tooth and nail when they face the high-flying Samoans in a crucial clash tonight in the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Cook Islands falls to Tonga in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands remains in contention for a spot in the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 despite going down to Tonga on day two of the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
‘Netball is in our DNA’: Cook Islands hosts Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Regional, Sports
Netball Cook Islands is proudly hosting the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifier from September 16-21 in collaboration with the Oceania Netball federation.
Cook Islands U21 thrills home crowd with victory
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands U21 side won its first match against Papua New Guinea 64-45 at the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
Flying the Cook Islands flag at AIMS Games in New Zealand
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
As shuttlecocks fly across and over nets, and scores are counted, a navy blue flag with a circle of white stars hangs proudly from the stands. Behind it, a team from the Cook Islands cheers on their athletes.
Tokouso wary of Tabusoro
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri Nations 15s defending champions, Tokouso, will be heading to Aretere Park in Avatiu today, hoping for a strong finish as they face Tabusoro Fiji-CK.
Cook Islands U21 netballers aim for World Cup spot
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
As the Cook Islands prepares to host the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania next week, its U21 national team is eager to capitalise on the home-court advantage and benefit from the enthusiastic support of the local community.
Titikaveka Pearls triumph in netball finale
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Titikaveka Pearls are 2024 netball Cook Islands Premiership winners after taking down Tupapa 41-30 on Thursday night.
Tupapa and Titikaveka claim final netball spots
Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Titikaveka Pearls will face Tupapa at the Netball Cook Islands Premiership finals today after defeating Arorangi 61-51 in the semi-final match on Tuesday.
Power outages force rematch of netball premiership semifinals
Tuesday 2 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Netball Cook Islands premiership semifinals played at the Ngatangiia courts were thrown into disarray last Thursday due to an unplanned power outage. The interruption occurred during two crucial semifinal games, necessitating a rematch scheduled for this evening at 5pm.
Rising Stars set for thrilling finish
Friday 28 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Rugby league, Sports
Primary and secondary school teams will vie for top honours in the annual Rising Stars Championship netball, Rippa rugby and rugby 7s finals today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Rarotonga players dominate netball U21 training squad
Thursday 27 June 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Netball, Sports
Twenty young females have officially been named in the Netball Cook Islands U21 training squad with majority being local trialists.
Titikaveka and Avatiu top seeds
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga netball premiership round two competition concluded last week, setting the stage for the knockout rounds starting today.
Thrilling finishes in netball comp
Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club Competition junior and senior finals concluded last week with several thrilling games that had fans on the edge of their seats.
