Sports

Kumete sports on Queen’s Birthday holiday

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The annual village competition for the Kumete is to be held once again at the National Stadium, and as always on the Queen’s Birthday annual holiday, in nine days’ time.

Other Sports


Year 10IK claims Tereora College Sevens title

Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Year 10IK claimed the Tereora College Year 10 Rugby Sevens Competition at Nikao field this week.

Rugby Union


Clean sweep dream ends

Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu’s dream of a clean sweep in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition was shattered after their Open 2 team lost in the semi-final this week.

Netball


Making a racquet: A quest to help Pacific tennis thrive

Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Twenty-one years on from his Davis Cup debut, tennis veteran Brett Baudinet says being able to represent the Cook Islands and the Pacific on the world stage remains a huge honour.

Other Sports


All eyes on impressive Avatiu

Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

An intense knockout round over the weekend has set the platform for another exciting week of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition this weekend.

Netball


Local kayakers impress

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports

The Canoe and Kayak Cook Islands team of four, Jade and Lily Tierney, Kohl Tamarua – Horton, and Ollie Dearlove, recently returned from the NZCT New Zealand National Sprint Championships with some very pleasing results.

Paddling


Roaring Panthers claim league title

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels players and fans were left fuming after Tupapa Panthers scored the winning try on the hooter to claim the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition premier title.

Rugby league


Nicholas impresses at North Island Champs

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Kawerau in the North Island of New Zealand yesterday turned on a spectacular winter’s day for the North Island Championships ensuring some great racing from Cook Islands’ Olympic boat Jane Nicholas and the New Zealand Olympic team.

Paddling


Cracking squash at business house tourney

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports

With just one more round remaining in the BSP Business House Squash tournament, games at the Nikao courts are now more fiercely fought as teams battle for a top four placing heading into the knockouts.

Other Sports


Basketball federation to focus on local youth

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

A bright future awaits the Cook Islands following a successful Cook Islands Youth Games that showed a glimpse of the country’s next basketball standouts.

Basketball


League showdown this weekend

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

An intense battle is expected in the age group divisions at this Saturday’s Raro Cars Rugby League Competition finals at the National Stadium in Nikao.

League


Crunch time for netball

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Premier giants Titikaveka and Avatiu are through to the semi-finals of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition after managing top two finish.

Netball


Eleventh year in a row for Neururer

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Roland Neururer retained the Tinman Competition title in the 39th edition of the annual event over the weekend.

Other Sports


Eels through to final after convincing win over Arorongi

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels are through to the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition final.

Rugby league


Islands battle in Electron Sailing Regatta

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The first Rarotonga versus Aitutaki Electron Sailing Regatta is in final preparations for a two-day sailing competition on Aitutaki Lagoon from May 28 to 31, 2021.

Other Sports


Using badminton to instil core values

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

A local mother-son pair are paving way for development of badminton in the Cook Islands.

Badminton


Historic win for Bulldogs

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Lady Bulldogs claimed the women’s rugby league title in a thrilling final that went down to the wire at the National Stadium in Nikao last night.

Rugby league


Bring it on, league rivals say in advance of big match

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Patricia Taea and Maruia Willie share a hearty laugh as they wish each other well for today’s Raro Cars Rugby League Competition women’s final at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Rugby league


League seeks ‘best of the best’

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is hoping to secure at least an international test match as a warm up game to the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England later in the year.

Rugby league


Rivalry brings out the best in top two golfers

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A friendly rivalry between the Cook Islands’ top two male golfers has resulted in a new Rarotonga Golf Club course record.

Other Sports


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