Sports

Aiming for the bullseye

Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Darts players who have made it through to the final rounds of the Edgewater Resort and Spa Darts Open Championship will be putting their best moves forward at this Saturday’s Championships.

Other Sports

Blacked out! Tupapa teams claim beach football titles

Tuesday 19 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The 2021 Cook Islands Beach Games football competition held last week saw an intense three-day battle in the men’s and women’s divisions.

Other Sports

‘Fun and fast’ Beach Games

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Beach games continue to draw more crowds each day to the lively atmosphere at the Nikao courts.

Other Sports


Leading the development of weightlifting

Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Weightlifting has gained momentum on the island of Aitutaki with a number of rookies excited to learn the sport.

Other Sports


Purple reign

Thursday 14 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

RBDC Purple won the Cook Islands Beach Games open mixed Touch competition gold medal at Nikao Beach Courts on Wednesday.

Other Sports


Beating the heat at the Beach Games

Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Afternoon rainfall was a welcomed relief for players from soaring temperatures on day two of the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021.

Other Sports


Game time for 3x3 basketball at beach games

Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports

The 3x3 basketball competition at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 got off to a flying start on Tuesday at the Nikao courts.

Basketball


Notchya, RBDC top bets in Touch at Beach Games

Tuesday 12 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Defending champions Notchya is one of the top bets in the Cook Islands Beach Games Touch competition.

Other Sports


Taking it up a notch

Tuesday 12 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League is aiming to include women 13s into their national competition for 2021 in a bid to develop the sport in the country.

Rugby league


Bone crunching weekend at nines tournament

Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Tupapa Panthers I and Rarotonga claimed the men’s and women’s titles at the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament on Saturday.

Rugby league


Favourites make impressive start in Rugby Nines

Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Eels remain undefeated after tough battle on day one at the Nines in Paradise tournament.

League


Top bet wary of women's Nines challenge

Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Rarotonga will head into this weekend’s Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise as the hot favourites for the women’s title.

Rugby league


Aitutaki Sharks sharpen their teeth

Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Veterans Teokotai “Billy Bush” Tuaivi and Bruce Goldsworthy are coming out of “retirement” to guide Aitutaki Sharks in the League Nines in Paradise tournament this weekend.

Rugby league


Union plans 2021 season

Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The successful double header format in the domestic rugby union 15s competition will continue this year.

Rugby Union


Nurturing the dreams of local badminton stars

Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series presents the perspectives of those who work on badminton development at the grassroots level.

Badminton


Cook Islander flies high in NZ

Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

Rising from their humble beginnings in the Pacific, Cook Islands' Terai Ma Teata Elia (formerly Terai Sadler), Fiji’s Letava Whippy, Dalen Pilitati, and Te Araroa Sapoaga rose to the occasion and made strides in the prestigious Sal’s 18in18 New Zealand Women's National Basketball League.

Basketball


Eleven teams for League Nines

Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Four women’s and seven men’s teams will take part in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise 2021.

Rugby league


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


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