Sports

Rarotonga win U19 title

Saturday 24 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Rarotonga claimed the annual Under-19s Youth Rugby Union Competition after winning the two-match series this week.

Rugby Union

Let the Games begin!

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony was held last night at the Olympic Stadium in Japan, with flag bearers Kirsten Andrea Fisher-Marsters and Wesley Tikiariki Roberts leading Team Cook Islands.

Sports


Fourteen debutants for Tonga clash

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands has named 14 debutants to take on Tonga in their do or die Rugby World Cup qualifying match tonight in Pukekohe, New Zealand.

Rugby Union


Cook Islands Olympic Team in Good Spirits

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Tokyo 2020 Olympic aquatic athletes Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Fisher-Marsters have the honour of carrying the nation’s flag at the opening ceremony in Japan, which is scheduled to get underway Thursday.

Other Sports


Challenge not for faint-hearted

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The biggest mental and physical challenge Rarotonga has ever seen will take place in the form of the first ever Ariki Adventures Challenge this Saturday.

Other Sports


Aitutaki all set for U19 series opener against Rarotonga

Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The annual Under-19s Youth Rugby Union Competition will take place this week at the Arorangi and Avatiu fields.

Rugby Union


Tupapa Panthers extend rugby lead

Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tupapa Panthers maintained their unbeaten form in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition overcoming Avatiu Nikao Eels over the weekend.

Rugby Union


Fireworks expected in rugby clash

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Swamp at Avatiu will see a range of talent on display today as it hosts the weekly rugby union club games. The big game of the day kicking off at 4pm will be between the reigning champions Tupapa Panthers and host Avatiu Nikao Eels. Alana Musselle reports.

Rugby Union


Youngsters impress at tennis meet

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Apii Nikao and Avarua dominated the Rarotonga Primary Schools Mini Tennis tournament held at the National Sports Arena yesterday, reports Melina Etches.

Other Sports


Olympic Games profile - Kohl Tamarua-Horton

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Kohl Tamarua-Horton is preparing to compete in the canoe sprint event at the upcoming Toyko Olympics.

Other Sports


Raro players join national team

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Two Rarotonga-based players have joined the Cook Islands 15s side for their second warm up match this afternoon.

Rugby Union


Apii Nikao tennis reps ready for debut

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Apii Nikao tennis representatives in tomorrow’s schools tournament held their final training session with national tennis coach Malcolm Kajer on Tuesday.

Other Sports


Elite development for youth football teams

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Budding Cook Islands footballers have an opportunity to shine when they land in Aotearoa New Zealand for a week long intensive training programme.

Football


Netball in Paradise returning to Raro

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

After one long year, the biggest netball competition in the Cook Islands will make a comeback to the courts in December.

Netball


Team Cook Islands unfazed by growing Covid cases in Japan

Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Rarotonga-based members of Team Cook Islands to Tokyo Olympic Games are looking forward to the event despite concerns over increasing number of Covid-19 infections in Japan.

Other Sports


Ruepena kicks Bears to victory

Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arorangi Bears made a superb comeback in the second spell to win their first Senior A match in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.

Rugby Union


Reds return

Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Former champions Takuvaine is making a comeback in the domestic rugby union season after a lapse of two years.

Rugby Union


Bears after rugby win

Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Raemaru Park will host round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this weekend. Arorangi Bears will be going all out tomorrow to secure their first win in the domestic rugby union competition after losing the season opener last weekend.

Rugby league


Cook Islands edged by Tasman Mako in Rugby World Cup qualification warmup

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The visiting Cook Islands squad couldn’t capitalise on a first half lead during their world cup qualification warmup against Tasman Mako on Tuesday.

Rugby Union


CISNOC promotes healthy lifestyle

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) hosted the MINIstry Games at the Avatiu Field on Thursday last week, where an excellent display of sportsmanship, friendship and Olympism was shown.

Other Sports


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