Friday 28 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
In a thrilling opening round of the year, women’s darts teams clashed in close exciting matches on Tuesday night.
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands junior tennis player Raetea Rongo will be representing team Pacific Oceania alongside Mia Chang of Tahiti and Papua New Guinea's Colita Hakena at the 2025 Asia Oceania Pre-Qualifying Billie Jean King Cup Juniors in Malaysia.
Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Australia, Netball, New Zealand, Regional, Sports
The official Tiare Netball Celebration event kicked off on Monday with 21 teams from Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
The Aitutaki Aquatics Club (AAC) has kicked off its community-focused, eight-week Learn to Swim Programme, making a splash in the island’s pristine, world-class lagoon.
Monday 24 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The intense battle between the Arorangi Bears and the Avatiu Eels in week three of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) men’s premiership thrilled the good crowd of fans.
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Avatiu-Nikao Eels are not letting their guard down as they face one of their toughest opponents in the domestic rugby league 13s championship at Raemaru Park in Arorangi this afternoon.
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The unbeaten Titikaveka Bulldogs are looking to extend their winning streak to three matches when they take on the Tupapa Panthers in week three of the Rarotonga League 13s competition this afternoon.
Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
After a successful tour to Mitiaro, the Cook Islands Rugby Union’s (CIRU) Pa Enua outreach team, which runs the Healthy Living Programme, is in Mauke this week to promote its fun and interactive way of teaching young people the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Wednesday 19 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Sports, Volleyball
The Cook Islands Volleyball federation have started trials for interested U18’s male athletes to represent the Cook Islands at the Volleyball Tournament to be held in the Solomon Islands in April.
Wednesday 19 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Cook Islands Badminton U15 team returned home last week, after an intense match against New Caledonia ending with a silver medal win.
Tuesday 18 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC is looking forward to representing the Cook Islands with pride in the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League from March 30 to April 12 in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Monday 17 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Sports
The second round of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) Rarotonga 13s League competition continued on Saturday at Nukupure Park amidst the intermittent bursts of rain which kept the players cool but led to missed kicks and dropped balls.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The domestic rugby league 13s defending champions, the Avatiu Nikao Eels are not taking their round two match against the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles this afternoon lightly, despite a stunning start to the season last weekend.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC of the Cook Islands will play in this year’s OFC Men’s Champions League, following an entertaining victory over Samoa’s Vaipuna SC on match day three of qualifying at CIFA Complex in Matavera yesterday.
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC faces a do-or-die situation in the final match of the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 Qualifying today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association (CITA) Business House Touch Competition has returned, promising an exciting eight-week season featuring 12 energetic teams.
Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has launched its Pa Enua outreach, starting with the Healthy Living Programme – a fun and interactive way to teach the young ones the importance of a healthy lifestyle – with rugby at the heart of the action.
Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Host nation side Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Royal Puma FC played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 – Qualifying, eliminating the American Samoa side but keeping Tupapa’s hopes alive.
Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in League, Sports
The mostly-newbie team of Sea Eagles from Ngatangiia/Matavera remains optimistic about their next game despite losing to the Tupapa Panthers 28-12 in round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League’s (CIRL) domestic 13s competition.
Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Vaipuna SC have taken a big step towards qualifying for this year’s OFC Men’s Champions League, following a convincing victory over American Samoa’s Royal Puma FC in the Cook Islands.