Sports
Battling against the odds
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Top seed Tupapa Panthers is feeling the pressure ahead of this weekend’s Raro Rugby Sevens.
Underdogs to take on top football contenders
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
This afternoon, Avatiu FC senior women’s will be taking on Tupapa Maraerenga for a shot at the Knockout Cup final next week.
Big clashes on the field
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Teams are at their best and players who will take the field at the CIFA complex today will do their best to make sure their team and club is represented at the knock-out finals next week.
Nukutere and Papaaroa crowned winners
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Nukutere boys have been named the winners of this year’s Under-13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Quick Rips 7’s Championship.
Participation wins on the water
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Despite the pandemic, oe vaka was one of the first codes to be able to continue to train on the water and has seen greater local participation than ever before. And Cook Islands is one of the very few countries that has been able to continue V6 paddling/racing during these Covid times.
Rugby’s rising stars set to battle
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The age group Rip 7s championship to be played on Tuesday will set the stage for this weekend’s Raro Sevens tournament.
‘Walk for Life’ for local schools
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
President of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Hugh Graham led the Leaders Walk for Life campaign at Tuesday morning from the Avarua Catholic Church.
Fly-half inspires comeback win
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union has shifted its focus to Raro Sevens after a successful Tri Nations 15s series.
Football’s top four confirmed
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Puaikura and Titikaveka premier men’s teams have made it into the semifinals after beating Avatiu FC and Matavera FC in the knockouts on Saturday.
Samoa Residents claim inaugural Tri-Nations title
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Samoa Residents last night claimed the 2020 Tri Nations Series after beating Cook Islands Residents 28-20.
Clubs to honour legend Maradona ahead of Men's premier action
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In honour of the late Diego Armando Maradona and in solidarity with his family and everyone who loved him so much, the flags at Cook Islands Football Association headquarters are being flown at half-mast.
Tri Nations showdown set for Friday
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The winner of Friday's clash between Cook Islands Residents and Samoa Residents will claim the inaugural Tri Nations series title.
Cook Islands Football pays tribute to Diego Maradona
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A short man with a huge sense of humour – that’s how local football association president Lee Harmon described football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away this week.
Oe Vaka Nationals start today
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
There will be fierce competition on the water between the clubs of Ngakau Toa, Te Tupu O Te Manava and Live Free oe vaka paddling teams for the island’s Nationals competition that starts Thursday.
Excitement builds for Sevens tournament
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Twenty-one teams registered and confirmed to play at rugby sevens tournament starting on December 4.
Northern Stars – the team to watch out for in 5x5 basketball
Wednesday 25 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports
Rarotonga’s Northern Stars team continues to take the lead in the 5X5 basketball tournament that is expected to end on a high note next month. Organiser Puna Vano said the U16 boys’ and girls’ teams remain unbeaten since the start of the tournament and they are the team to watch out for as the semi-finals […]
Mare reels in winner with 165.6 kg marlin
Wednesday 25 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tearoa (Boof) Mare hooked the winning fish out from the seawall on boat Ikurangi using an island lure to claim the top prize at the CITC Woodstock Fishing Tournament.
Mauger boost for Pacific rugby
Tuesday 24 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Newly-formed Moana Pasifika team has brought hope to Cook Islanders and other Pacific rugby players.
Badminton impressed with young talent
Tuesday 24 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
Cook Islands Badminton hosted the fourth Annual Primary School Tournament at the National Sports Arena on Thursday last week.
Titikaveka triumphant in Premier men's action
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Titikaveka FC defeated Avatiu FC 4-3 in a tough premier men’s clash on Saturday at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
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