Sports
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.
Captain leads by example
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Samoa will take on Cook Islands in the Tri Nations series decider this Friday.
Samoa edges Fiji in Tri Nations action
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Samoa Residents beat Fiji Residents 22-21 in a nail-biting Tri Nations match at Raemaru Park in Arorangi last night. Fiji who lost the opener against Cook Islands 10-15 a week ago, led 16-13 at halftime against Samoa.
Minnows eye knockouts as football enters final round
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The final round of the Round Cup football competition is expected to be a thriller, with a number of key matches lined up for the coming week.
The battle of Pacific heavyweights
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Fireworks are expected on and off the field when arch-rivals Fiji takes on Samoa in the inaugural rugby series.
Holmes inspires upset win
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Queensland Maroons hold off late NSW Blues surge to win 20-14 in Brisbane. Valentine Holmes, who has maternal links to Cook Islands, scored the opening try in the final leg of State of Origin series
Grassroots celebrations in Round 15 of football competition
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Grassroots Division of footballers comprised of the under 7 mix, under 9 mix and under 12 mix will take the field this afternoon for the last round of games for the Prime Foods Round Cup Competition before the Knockout Cup kicks off next week. Following today’s matches there will be a trophy presentation for […]
Tennis players having fun is the winner on the day
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The beauty of seeing former tennis legends on the courts during the Cook Islands Games stuck in the mind of Tiki Daniel, so much so that he decided to create another tournament.
Tupapa are champions once more
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side was crowned the Round Cup champions after their 4-3 win against Titikaveka on Saturday.
Cook Islands Residents win Tri Nations opener
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands emerges from a close battle with Fiji to take the Tri Nations Rugby Union series opener.
It’s now or never for Titikaveka
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Titikaveka will be eyeing a major upset when they take on Tupapa in the premier men’s clash this afternoon.
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