Sports
Now or never
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The senior A grade rugby finalists, the Tupapa Panthers and the Arorangi Bears are sticking by the term ‘champions adapt’, as they get ready to battle in today’s domestic rugby union competition final which was postponed last week due to poor weather.
National age group records fall at youth championship
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Young and promising athletes tore up the track at the National Stadium yesterday in the National Youth Athletics Championships. Races and other events kicked off at 8:30am and ended at 2pm. It had about 150 athletes aged 12 to 18 competing.
Clubs ready for cricket season
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The weekly 2021 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition will kick off this Saturday with seven women and eight men’s teams battling for the titles.
Bears look to break drought in 15s final
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears Senior A grade will be looking to break a 10-year drought this Saturday after rain put a dampener on their grand final against the Tupapa Panthers last weekend.
Puaikura hosting Avatiu in midweek football clashes
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Kicking-off yet another round of midweek fixtures at Raemaru Park this week is Puaikura and Avatiu.
Badminton boosts internal culture
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton has soared in popularity over the last two years in the Cook Islands. The sport has capitalised on the Covid-19 lockdowns and guidelines that restricted the country’s contact sports (rugby and soccer) in early 2020.
Young basketballers stay on game
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
A list of promising young basketball players are continuing to show their growing potential as the Avaiki Basketball Tournament which has been running for four weeks now progresses.
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.
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