Sports

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


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


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