Other Sports
Close battle in Rarotonga Open
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Kristopher Williamson shot a superb one-over-par 71 to take an early lead in the Rarotonga Amateur Golf Open 2017 at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao on Thursday.
Fighting under the stars
Tuesday 6 June 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Saturday night fever truly came to Rarotonga last weekend. It could have been Caesars Palace in Las Vegas or Madison Square Garden in New York!
A mixed debut for ex-Kuki in State of Origin
Friday 2 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Not the fairytale debut that he would have wished for, but former Kuki international Dylan Napa still had a fairly good start to his State of Origin career on early Wednesday (CI time) in Brisbane.
Cook Islands badminton programme hailed
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Representatives from the Cook Islands Badminton Association (CIBA) attended the World Badminton Federation 77th Annual General Meeting and Oceania AGM 2017 on the Gold Coast, Australia last month.
Stars to look out for in cricket's Champions Trophy
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Other Sports
England hosts a major international tournament for the first time since the 2009 World T20 when the Champions Trophy rolls into town this month.
Athletics geared up for Kumete Sports
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Athletics Cook Islands will be hosting the annual Kumete Sports competition, starting this weekend.
UFC heavyweight on his way here
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Mark Hunt will arrive in the country tomorrow for this weekend’s Fight Night.
Good field for Rarotonga Golf Open
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Other Sports
With last Saturday being a normal club day, it gave members competing in this weekends’ Rarotonga Golf Open a good opportunity to get in some practice for the 54-hole tournament starting today.
18 teams register for Volleyball
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Eighteen teams have been finalised for the Prime Foods Mixed Social League Volleyball, which kicks off this evening at the Bluesky Sports Arena in Nikao.
Mauger joins Manu Samoa as assistant
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Former All Blacks Aaron Mauger, who is of Cook Islands descent, has been appointed the new assistant coach of the Samoa XVs team.
Wallabies pick eight uncapped players
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika has named eight uncapped players in his 34-man squad for the June Test series against Fiji, Scotland and Italy.
A month's notice for Games hosting
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Pacific Games Council (PGC) has given the Tongan authorities a month to make a final decision on the hosting of the 2019 Pacific Games.
Plans for Games continue
Friday 26 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee will go ahead with its preparation plans for the 2019 Pacific Games despite issues with its hosting.
15 teams ready for Volleyball
Friday 26 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Fifteen teams have been confirmed for the Prime Foods Mixed Social League Volleyball, which gets underway next week.
Special win for golfer Maara
Thursday 25 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
For Maara Kenning her win in the Vonnia’s sponsored golf tournament at the weekend was special in that she returned to winning ways after tough times last year, where she suffered a fall that put her out of golf for some time and then lost her husband John Kenning.
Young sailors shine in NZ comp
Thursday 25 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Eight youngsters from Rarotonga Sailing Club travelled to Algies Bay, Auckland, last month to take part in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships.
Just Play reaches communities
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Just Play this week delivered a two day community course for 10 participants from community groups and religious organisations that includes youth groups, boy scouts, and sports clubs.
Golf plays in Russian roulette style
Thursday 18 May 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Russian roulette was the format for the Maritime Cook Islands sponsored stableford tournament played at the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao last Saturday.
Volleyball calls for indoor league teams
Thursday 18 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Volleyball Federation is inviting teams to join in the 2017/18 season that is due to start at the end of this month.
Handball set to host U21 event
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Handball Cook Islands is likely to host another regional handball event following the successful hosting of the 2017 Oceania Beach Handball Trophy earlier this month.
