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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.
Three way battle in Classic Pairs
Wednesday 10 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The Classic Pai’s match play resumed after a week off with some great golf and close results at the Rarotonga Golf Club over the weekend.
Neururer wins inaugural title
Wednesday 10 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Top local triathlete Roland Neururer took out the inaugural Men’s Triathlon competition on Saturday at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Sports festival comes to Tupapa
Tuesday 9 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
A large number of children are expected to flock to Victoria Park in Tupapa for the first Just Play Village Festival set to start today at 2.30pm.
Manine raises the bar
Tuesday 9 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
At first glance, Manine Lynch seems to most an average teenager. But behind the gentle face lies a strong and determined girl ready to make it big in a sport she truly believes in.
Road race marks 39th year
Tuesday 9 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports
The week-long festival of the Round Rarotonga Road Race will mark its 39th year this year.
Tennis festival hailed a success
Monday 8 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
After a successful CITC Coca-Cola Kids Tennis Festival over the weekend, Tennis Cook Islands is set for the school term one junior tennis clinic.
Scrappy start for champions Eels
Monday 8 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Scrappy and lucky. Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels escaped with a slender win at home in round one of the 2016 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic season over the weekend.
Eels after a perfect start
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
With their eyes fixed on retaining the domestic rugby league title, Avatiu Nikao Eels are expecting nothing less than a win in their 2016 season opening match at home today.
CIRL sweating on junior grades
Friday 5 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is still trying to get the junior teams in for the 2016 domestic season which kicks off this weekend.
Ngakau Toa Vaka to hold adult open day
Friday 5 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
After the successful junior open day last weekend, Ngakau Toa Vaka is holding an adult open day tomorrow.
CISNOC gets Rio fever rolling
Friday 5 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will start getting athletes into the 2016 Olympic Games mood with a Team Cook Islands Team Officials Workshop to be held tomorrow.
Brett Baudinet meets with the stars
Friday 5 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Not everyone gets to see tennis stars like Roger Federer in person.
Junior tennis carnival returns
Thursday 4 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Back to School Tennis Carnival returns this Saturday at the National Tennis Courts in Nikao.
League harsh on foul play
Thursday 4 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
With the domestic rugby league season set to start, the national governing body has warned players against violence on the field.
