Other Sports
Five lessons from 7s battles
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
1. NZ have experience, even without superstars
Basketball holds premier jam tonight
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The second round of the Premier Jam competition will be held tonight at the Bluesky Sports Arena. After the successful opening, participating teams are raring to hit the court for another round of competition.
Athletics club eyes grassroots development
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
In a bid to encourage and boost athletics in Rarotonga, a new club is rendering its support to young and adult who wants to excel in the sport.
Volleyball set for Mixed Social League
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The cash-strapped Cook Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) has revealed its 2016 season calendar which features some exciting tournaments.
Hosking takes out Air Rarotonga Open
Wednesday 16 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
With excellent prizes at stake, the annual Air Rarotonga-sponsored golf tournament attracted a near capacity field of 104 golfers at the Rarotonga Golf Club course on Saturday.
Sporting fraternity mourns a huge loss
Wednesday 16 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The local sporting fraternity is mourning the loss of one of the Cook Islands’ most beloved sporting sons.
Classic mixed golf records major upset
Tuesday 15 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
JK’S caused a major upset in the Classic Mixed Pairs semi-finals over the weekend at the Rarotonga Golf Club.
Newly-formed boxing body eyes revival
Tuesday 15 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
After about two years of being dormant, a newly-formed Cook Islands Amateur Boxing Association (CIABA) is back in the square and ready for a fight.
Neururer the Conquerer does it again!
Tuesday 15 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
When it comes to triathlon or events associated with that sport, Roland Neururer is a conqueror.
Transformers lead the race
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Hot favourites ICI Transformers have eased their way into the semi-finals of the mixed touch competition after an impressive win in the quarter finals at Nikao Field on Wednesday.
Urlich back to defend Air Raro Open
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Jackie Urlich will be back today to defend her title in the Air Rarotonga Open at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
Boxing legend set to speak at awards
Friday 11 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
FORMER heavyweight champion David Tua has been confirmed as the guest speaker for the Cook Islands National Sports Awards which will be held on March 27.
Canada set for first Vancouver 7s
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
With less than three days until the inaugural HSBC Canada Sevens, the tournament was officially launched in Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Big turnout for village festival
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Just Play Cook Islands took to the field to host another successful Village Festival event on Tuesday.
Golf plans junior programme
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The Rarotonga Golf Club is pleased to announce that the junior golf coaching programme has been revised this year with special thanks to Stephen Graham, an economics teacher at Tereora College.
Local support for tennis star
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The news of tennis star Maria Sharapova failing a drugs test at the Australian Open has not only rocked the international sporting world but also raised a few eyebrows here on The Rock.
Volleyball eyes tough season
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
After a busy and successful 2015 season, the Cook Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) is bracing for another tough year on and off the court.
Golf season off to a grand start
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A Cook Islands-based trust company chief executive walked away with the Steinlager Open title at the Rarotonga Golf Club over the weekend.
Golf and much more as season opens in earnest
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
There will be more than just golf during the season-opening stableford event at the Rarotonga Golf Club today.
Just Play celebrates women's special day
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The Just Play programme will clebrate the International Women’s Day which will be commemorated around the world on the coming Tuesday, in a unique way.
