Other Sports
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.
Masters battle at Sea Eagles' turf
Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The masters rugby league players were back in full force for their weekly competition at Ngatangiia last week.
Village festival a big success
Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The scorching heat on Tuesday afternoon failed to deter children who turned up in large numbers at the opening Village Festival of the year.
Eels to forfeit Sharks match
Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Aitutaki Sharks will not have to break any sweat to earn their first points in the 2016 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition today.
Sharks to get into league action
Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Aitutaki Sharks premier men’s side will get into action this weekend in round two of the Cook Islands Rugby League club competition.
Players to partly fund team budget
Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Players who will be selected to be part of the Cook Islands under-21 netball side will have to partially fund the team’s budget to the 2017 World Youth Netball Cup qualifiers.
Five lessons from Wellington and Sydney 7s
Thursday 11 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Wellington and Sydney provided two more enthralling rounds of sevens in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and it was a joy to behold. Passion, drama and tension were all on show in abundance as we head towards the next stop in Las Vegas and ultimately the one we’ve all been waiting for - the sport’s debut in the Olympic Games.
