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League players sweat it out for 9s
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
While many will be indulging in plenty of eating and drinking over the festive season, there will be less to celebrate for the players preparing for the Cook Islands Rugby League Club Nines tournament.
Festive break gives masters a breather
Friday 18 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands masters rugby league competition will take a break after tomorrow’s competition at Avatiu Field.
Holmes eyes his revenge
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The Sharks will begin their 2016 season as they ended their last campaign, in North Queensland against the Cowboys side that went on to win the premiership. It's a game that will be especially significant for young gun Valentine Holmes.
Napa named one of the best
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Former Cook Islands rugby league player Dylan Napa has been named as one of best players to have come out of National Rugby League (NRL) Rookie Class of 2013.
Tennis youngsters off to Auckland
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The first members of the Cook Islands tennis development squad left the country over the weekend.
Five confirmed for Rio Olympics
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Five athletes are confirmed for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from August 5 to 21.
Local sailors off to Rio
Monday 14 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It is dream come true for the Cook Islands sailors Teau McKenzie (Laser Radial) and Taua Henry (Laser) who have qualified to the 2016 Olympic Games.
Fishing for kids
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A perfect start to the school holiday has been planned by Cook Islands Trading Corporation and Coca Cola.
Kuki sailors eye Olympics spot
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
With a spot in the 2016 Olympic Games up for grab, two Cook Islanders are keen to make the most of the opportunity at the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne, Australia.
Masters league 'slow and steady'
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
They say slow and steady wins the race.
NZ 7s ready for South Africa
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
No matter how well you prepare for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, sometimes a tournament will throw up a few unexpected road blocks.
Bluesky league 9s countdown begins
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
New Year celebrations on Rarotonga will be sporty, with the highly-anticipated Bluesky club league 9s tournament set to ring in 2016 in a fast and furious fashion.
Auckland Nines release jerseys
Wednesday 9 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
All 16 NRL clubs have unveiled their jerseys for the Auckland Nines ahead of their return to Eden Park next February.
Triathletes honour fallen member
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A group of triathletes held a memorial cycling competition over the weekend.
Tennis programme a success in schools
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands is pleased with the progress made by its development programme at various primary schools this year.
Knockout a spectacle
Monday 7 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Football knock-out competition lived up to the hype, providing intense football action at Raemaru Park and Takitumu School Field over the weekend.
National tennis coach pays visit to Mangaia
Friday 4 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
National tennis head coach Malcolm Kajer toured Mangaia last week to prepare the Mangaian team for the upcoming Tri Series.
Glenn's love for his country
Thursday 3 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
In 2010 when Alex Glenn made his international rugby league debut with the Kukis, he didn’t know how to sing the country’s national anthem.
Masters rugby league revs up
Thursday 3 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The second game of the Masters rugby league season got off to a flying start at the Avatiu Field last Friday. An awesome turnout saw a very competitive game enjoyed by the players and supporters alike.
Football to start knockouts today
Wednesday 2 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The opening round of eliminations in the knock-out competition will be held today at the CIFA complex and Takitumu School field.