Sports

Exciting opening round for Darts

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.

Other Sports


Junior tennis Rongo represents Pacific in Malaysia

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.

Sports


21 teams compete in Tiare Netball Celebration

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.

Australia


Swim programme makes a splash in Aitutaki’s lagoon

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.

Sports


Bears win intense rugby league battle

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.

Rugby league


Eels brace for Bears challenge

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.

League


Unbeaten Bulldogs face tough test

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.

Rugby league


Pa Enua outreach team inspires Mauke youth with rugby values

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.

Rugby Union


U18’s trials for beach volleyball to travel to Solomon Islands

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.

Sports


Badminton team wins silver medal at U15 Comp

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.

Badminton


Tupapa Maraerenga sets sights on OFC Champions League success

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.

Football


Eels, Panthers remain unbeaten

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.

League


Defending champs Eels wary of Sea Eagles

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.

Rugby league


Tupapa earns Champions League spot

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.

Football


Tupapa needs win to advance

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.

Football


Business House Touch returns

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.

Sports


CIRU launches Pa Enua outreach with Healthy Living Programme

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.

Rugby Union


Enthralling draw keeps Tupapa Maraerenga’s hopes alive 

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.

Football


Young Sea Eagles look to improve after first round loss to Panthers

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.

League


Vaipuna’s convincing victory over American Samoa

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.

Football


1  2  3  4  5    492  Next »