Netball
Netball names national squad
Monday 9 April 2018 | Published in Netball
The Netball Cook Islands (NCI) national squad gathered in Auckland, New Zealand on the weekend of March 10-12 for their three-day camp leading into World Oceania Qualifiers to be held in Auckland 17-21 April.
Netball CI appoints new president
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Published in Netball
Mii Maui has been announced as the new president of Netball Cook Islands, taking over in one of the most important years for the sporting code in recent memory.
Netball team ready for rebound
Thursday 22 March 2018 | Published in Netball
The Ngatangiia/ Matavera premier netball team is ready to bounce back this week as they host Titikaveka in the competition this Saturday.
Black Pearls world-ranked again
Friday 9 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands netball team has finally managed to break back into the International Netball Federation (INF) rankings to become the third best in the Pacific region.
Close battle in netball contest
Thursday 8 March 2018 | Published in Netball
The final weekend of the netball Premier League Competition resulted in a number of closely-fought clashes, with two matches finishing in draws.
Netball competition gains momentum
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Netball
The competition in Rarotonga’s pre-season premier netball league is gaining momentum, with teams picking up the pace to heat up the weekly games.
Netball demo for Jacinda
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Netball
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will be treated to a demonstration by two under-10 netball teams from Ngatangiia and Tupapa when she arrives next month.
Schools all go with NetGo
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Netball
Nukutere College was the first school this week to receive the NetGo netball kits, as part of a directive to upskill teachers and encourage healthy lifestyles.
First session of National Netball Academy
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Netball
A number of young women took their first step towards the national netball squad last Saturday after gaining positions in the inaugural National Netball Academy in Rarotonga.
Netballers get chance to shine
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Netball
Future Cook Islands netball stars can stake a claim for recognition this Saturday at trials for the new National Netball Academy at the Bluesky Sports Arena.
Netball push for healthy lifestyles
Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Netball
Titikaveka College was visited by two high-ranking Cook Islands Netball officials and a local MP on Wednesday, as part of the Healthy Lifestyle Programme.
Teams qualify for Netball Word Cup
Thursday 25 January 2018 | Published in Netball
Northern Ireland and Scotland are the first teams to make it through to the 2019 Netball World Cup 2019 from the regional qualifying competitions.
Development key to netball success
Wednesday 17 January 2018 | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands coach and development officer John Glassie is determined to make sure that the achievements of 2017 are a stepping stone towards greater success.
Netball set for an exciting 2018
Wednesday 10 January 2018 | Published in Netball
2017 was an unforgettable year for Netball Cook Islands, beginning with a tournament of youngsters in January, and ending with the champion national team in December.
New attire blessing for netballers
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
A good Samaritan has blessed two local netball teams with much-needed attire to boost their morale for the coming season.
Netball happy with 'morale booster'
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The Nations Cup victory in Singapore over a week ago will boost the morale of the national players in lead up to the Oceania Qualifiers, says Cook Islands netball coach Dale Atkinson.
Huge welcome for netballers
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Published in Netball
The Rarotonga-based girls of the champion Cook Islands netball team returned home Tuesday afternoon to a packed airport crowd.
Netball eyes top 20
Tuesday 12 December 2017 | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands’ stunning success at the Nations Cup could catapult the team into the world’s top 20 once they are eligible for an official ranking.
Black Pearls take out Nations Cup
Monday 11 December 2017 | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands are officially the champions of the 2017 netball Nations Cup after grinding out a tough win over opponents Swaziland 39-38.
Black Pearls make cup final
Monday 11 December 2017 | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands netball team has made it to the final of the Nations Cup after soundly defeating hosts Singapore 57-49 late on Thursday night.