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Samania is new Sevens coach
Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has appointed national sevens legend Vase Samania as the new national 7s coach for the next two years.
Dragons eye better NRL season
Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Following a largely positive 2015 that ended with a golden-point elimination final loss to the Bulldogs, 2016 shapes as an important year for the Dragons.
Basketball plans bumper season
Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Basketball Federation are well into the organising stages of a bumper 2016 season.
Eels run riot in record win
Monday 22 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
They are back with a vengeance. After a slow start, Avatiu Nikao Eels gave their title defence campaign a mighty push with a resounding 76-0 victory over a frail Arorangi Bears in round three rugby league premier clash at home on Saturday.
Eels eager to down injured Bears
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
With a win and a loss from their earlier two matches, Avatiu Nikao Eels and Arorangi Bears will be after each other’s scalps in the round three rugby league clash at The Swamp this afternoon.
St Helens dealt good thrashing
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The NRL is one up in the World Club Series against their Super League counterparts after Jayden Nikorima played a starring role in Sydney Roosters’ 38-12 thrashing of St Helens at Langtree Park.
Weightlifting eyes more active members
Friday 19 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation (CIWF) is calling on anyone interested to attend their annual general meeting as they look forward to improving the profile of the sport in this country.
Sharks out to bite injured Eagles
Friday 19 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Aitutaki Sharks will get into action for the first time in the 2016 domestic rugby league competition when they take on Ngatangiia Sea Eagles this afternoon in the much-anticipated premier league clash.
Eels too slippery for tired touring side
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
After the previous round’s torrid battle, the touring side to Australia were put through their paces by Avatiu Eels at The Swamp on a mild and cool afternoon on Friday last week.
CICA seeks volunteers for corporate day
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) is on a lookout for volunteers for the upcoming Corporate Race Day which will be held next weekend.
Rio bound sailors train in NZ
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rio bound sailing duo Teau McKenzie and Taua Elisa are attending a training camp in Auckland, New Zealand, in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games which will be held in August.
McCaw New Zealander of the Year
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
New Zealander of the year Richie McCaw says he’s “blown away” with his latest honour and is “busier than ever” settling into his new life away from rugby.
Martial arts sweat and sacrifice
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
MARTIAL arts is all about hard work, sacrifice and learning to cope with life.
Germinators, Nukz Power take lead
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Germinators have taken the lead in the men’s grade after the third round of domestic touch rugby competition at Nikao Field this week.
Sevens set for Olympics spectacle
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
With four rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series finished, we’ve been served up some exhilarating rugby sevens action and there’s been a lot of talk understandably on the Olympic Games.
Classic Pairs golf battle intensifies
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
There is a three-way battle in the men’s Classic Pairs after round 10 competition at the Rarotonga Golf Club on Saturday.
Bulldogs crush Bears in league battle
Monday 15 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Indiscipline stood out like a sore thumb for host Arorangi Bears after they were given a rugby league lesson in round two of the domestic competition at Raemaru Park over the weekend.
All Stars claim victory
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
A front-row master class from World All Stars Englishmen James Graham and Tom Burgess has guided the world team to a hard-fought 12-8 win over the Indigenous All Stars at Suncorp Stadium.
Eels set their priorities right
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) has confirmed they will impose a monetary fine on Avatiu Nikao Eels for forfeiting yesterday’s premier match against Aitutaki Sharks.
Kangaroos to bring back Indigenous war cry
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Momentum is building to reintroduce an Indigenous war cry to the Australian Rugby League team with the 2017 Rugby League World Cup to mark 50 years since it was last performed.
