Sports
Top golfers fall short at Long Drive
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Top men’s golfers were shocked by the underdogs at the Long Drive and Ambrose event last weekend.
Local players eyeing NZ provincial debut
Thursday 24 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Two Cook Islands players playing for an Otago-based club are a step closer to their dream of playing in New Zealand’s top domestic women’s rugby union competition.
Fun Run to kick off today
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Olympic Day Fun Run organised by the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee kicks off today at the Nikao Golf Course.
Titikaveka win Village Tennis title
Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tennis Cook Islands relished the excitement of reviving the Village Tennis back on Rarotonga after being inactive for more than two decades.
NZ supports rugby programmes
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received new rugby equipment from the New Zealand government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Aid and Trade to help them further their development programmes to schools around Rarotonga as well as the Pa Enua.
‘Freshmen’ tourney for new squash enthusiasts
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Sweat and heat on the squash courts from the recently completed BSP Business House Tournament has barely evaporated as the local squash club rolls out another tournament starting on Monday, June 21 in the Cook Islands Squash Freshmen Tournament.
Kayakers eye Olympic debut
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton face a month of intensive training in New Zealand ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Wesley Roberts breaks national record, heads to Olympics
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands swimmer Wesley Roberts has broken a national record and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.
Moeroa returns to rugby league
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed Tepai Moeroa’s return to rugby league after a stint with rugby union.
Avarua, Nukutere win badminton titles
Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports
A handful of talented players reaped the rewards of the many weeks of hard work that led up to the Annual College Badminton Tournament held at the National Sports Arena on Thursday.
Talent galore at badminton comp
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports
Secondary schools from around Rarotonga came together to battle it out in the sixth Annual College Badminton Tournament held yesterday.
Katoa elected to global swimming body
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islander Romani Katoa was elected to the bureau of the International Swimming Federation executive board, also known as FINA, over the weekend.
Amuri-Ureia Mamas reel in winning tuna
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
In a first, the mamas led the way in the inaugural Queen’s Birthday Mamas fishing tournament, with the winners netting a hefty yellowfin during the tournament which was held in Aitutaki earlier this week.
Arorangi reclaim the ‘log of wood’
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A determined Arorangi battled hard to reclaim the Kumete Cup after a brilliant performance in the annual competition at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Netball queens
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
The highly competitive Rarotonga Netball Club Competition ended as expected on Saturday with a thrilling conclusion.
Dancing to the finish line
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Bim Kiriau of Avatiu celebrates as he nears the finish line in the 4x100 metre father and son relay at the annual village competition (Kumete Games) on Monday.
Happy Valley netters claim open titles
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Takuvaine made a clean sweep in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition open division, winning the open 1 and 2 titles on Wednesday night.
Aitutaki on top after intense weekend races
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Two days of picture-perfect weather allowed sailors to battle it out during the Aitutaki vs Rarotonga Electron Challenge, which was held over the weekend.
Down to the wire
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Arch-rivals Titikaveka will battle Avatiu in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier final this Saturday.
Rarotonga teens relish time in New Zealand
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
As the North Otago Rugby Union’s connection with the Cook Islands continues to grow, more players are taking up opportunities in Oamaru. Kayla Hodge catches up with Alistair Newbigging and Olive Willie who have joined the Waitaki Boys’ High School First XV.
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