Sports
Squash tournament proves rewarding and challenging
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
After more than 12 weeks on court and Covid-19 delays – squash freshmans shredded their newbie tags in the Freshman Squash Tournament finals.
All eyes on Round the Rock Relay
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
As the Round Rarotonga Road Race quickly approaches later this month, the first event to start the week of running is the Round the Rock Relay.
Baudinet confirms Davis Cup return
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands tennis player Brett Baudinet will be joining the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team this week for the Asia Oceania Group Three tournament in Amman, Jordan.
Arch-rivals meet in round three
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football rivals Puaikura and Tupapa premier men sides will meet today in round three of the Rarotonga Football Club competition at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Rugby finals postponed
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Originally expected to take place this weekend, the Arorangi Bears will battle Tupapa Panthers in the highly anticipated Senior A grade final next weekend at Victoria Park.
Baudinet in doubt for Davis Cup
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Sports, Tennis
The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup tennis team is still waiting to confirm its final squad less than two weeks out from competing in Asia Oceania Group Three.
Bowls to outline 2023 mission statement
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls will outline its mission for the coming three years at a special meeting on Monday next week.
Titikaveka hosts Nikao
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Titikaveka will take on Nikao Sokattak in key football matches Thursday and Friday this week.
Hundreds of youth athletes expected at championships
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The National Youth Athletics Championships organised by Athletics Cook Islands is fast approaching. Alana Musselle reports.
Basketball gains momentum
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
The third week of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament saw players continuing to find their tune in terms of skills, with some definite improvement from the first two weeks being shown on the court.
Panthers to face Bears in final
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will host Arorangi Bears in the Senior A final this Saturday at Victoria Park.
Avatiu wins women's 7s title
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Avatiu women’s side defeated Arorangi Bears 12-5 in an exciting Cook Islands Rugby Union 7s final at The Swamp last night. Avatiu led 7-0 at the break. Avatiu’s tries were scored by Mahana Sijp and Nichole Tiaore with Sijp kicking a conversion. Rima Browne scored the Bears’ lone try in the second spell.
Spectators allowed at rugby semis
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union has received exemption from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health to allow fans to their weekly competition today but with some Covid-19 restrictions.
Puaikura to battle Nikao Sokattak in round two
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After an exhilarating first week of football, round two provides another exciting match up. Puaikura will play Nikao Sokattak today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Golf event cancelled
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Due to the current Alert level 2 Covid-19 restrictions, the Aitutaki Golf Ambrose that was scheduled to take place today at the Rarotonga Golf Club, has been cancelled.
Avatiu rugby women's 7s eye historic win
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu is all pumped for the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 7s final this afternoon at The Swamp.
Rugby union to resume play with no spectators
Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Rugby spectators will miss out on the opportunity to witness the do-or-die Rarotonga Club 15s finals live this weekend due to alert level two restrictions.
Inaugural Cook Islands Ta'okotai'anga University Games postponed
Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The inaugural edition of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Ta'okotai'anga University Games set to take place in Kaitaia in northern New Zealand between August 28 to September 2 has been postponed.
Former football boss six-year suspension ‘witch hunt’
Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports
Lee Harmon’s suspension from football is a “witch hunt”, Cook Islands Football Association’s general secretary Mii Piri-Savage says.
Tupapa, Nikao win football opener
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga and Nikao Sokattak are off to a good start in the domestic football competition.
