Sports

The unforgettable sporting moments of 2020

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Despite cancellations of several sporting events due to Covid-19, there were plenty memories made on and off the field in 2020.

Other Sports


Netball to hold World Youth Cup trials

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Young and talented Cook Islanders show interest in representing the country at the upcoming Under-21 World Cup.

Netball

RBDC, The Milky Way crowned champs in touch tournament

Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The annual Boxing Day Touch Tournament saw close battles in social and open grade finals.

Rugby league


Sixteen confirmed for Touch meet

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

There are limited spots available for teams willing to take part in the Boxing Day Tournament.

Rugby Union


Football thrives in Covid-19 ‘bubble’

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga FC will represent the Cook Islands at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers next year.

Football


First ever event will see football head to the beach in 2021

Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Blessed with Covid-free status and the ability to participate in sport, Cook Islands Football Association has managed to have an action-packed 2020 season and looks ahead to 2021.

Football


Onward and upward for badminton in 2021

Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands has had a positive year with an increase in the number of players taking part in competitions.

Badminton


Six new coaches for Athletics Cook Islands

Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands has added six new coaches to their pool of World Athletics Certified coaches.

Other Sports


‘Atiu Rocket’ breaks swimming records

Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Swimmer Wesley Roberts, the ‘Atiu Rocket,’ is 0.7 seconds away from qualifying for the Olympic Games next year.

Other Sports


Cooks U18s win Bowl final

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The U18 World Schools 7s held at Pakuranga Rugby Fields featured only New Zealand-based teams.

Rugby Union


U16 Northern Stars make a clean sweep

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports

Northern Stars have won both the U16 Boys and Girls 5X5 Avaiki Basketball Competition.

Basketball


Oceania football makes further changes for 2021

Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Executive Committee has agreed to further changes to OFC’s football calendar for 2021.

Football


Takairangi joins Super League club

Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers is excited with the depth Brad Takairangi will provide in a number of positions after signing the Cook Islander on a two-year deal.

League


Revived passion for tennis

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Tennis Cook Islands wants all those that have felt a new or revived passion for tennis to look towards 2021.

Other Sports


Williamson goes all ‘Gunz’ blazing to set golf record

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Kris “Gunz” Williamson shot a sub-60 round – one of the most elusive and difficult things to achieve in golf – during a tournament at Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.

Other Sports


Matavera, Turangi crowned champions

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

A number of firsts dominated the 2020 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals on Saturday.

Cricket


Football’s new champions

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura are the new premier men’s and women’s football champions after claiming the Knockout Cup over the weekend.

Football


Tupapa eyes football double

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After a semi-final weekend that delivered maximum drama, there is plenty to look forward to in the CIFA Knockout Cup final this weekend.

Football


Tough battle looms in Rarotonga club cricket showdown

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Matavera will have to battle hard in order to retain the women’s title in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition final today.

Cricket


Touch rugby ‘back to local roots’

Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association is gearing up for a busy 2020/21 season, kicking off with the much-anticipated Boxing Day tournament.

Sports


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