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Round five delivers exciting matchups and surprises
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Last weekend's round of matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season featured thrilling games across all divisions.
‘Float like a butterfly sting like a bee’: Veteran boxers to inspire men of all ages at Fight Night
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
Boxing fans on the island are eagerly awaiting the Cook Islands Boxing Association (CIBA) ‘Future Champions Fight Night’ this Friday, starting at 6pm, at the Tupapa Netball Domes.
Eels it! Avatiu crowned champions
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In a thrilling 80-minute match that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Avatiu Eels emerged victorious over the Tupapa Panthers, clinching the 2024 Rarotonga Club 15s premiership title with a hard-fought 32-27 win on Saturday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka. Solomone Taukei reports.
Fierce rivals set to battle for 15s title
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Club 15s grand final is shaping up to be an unforgettable showdown between two of the country’s fiercest rugby rivals: the Tupapa Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels at Teimurimotia Park this afternoon.
Football’s round one competition culminates with exciting fixtures
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the first round of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season draws to a close, today’s fixtures promise an exciting conclusion. Avatiu FC will host Titikaveka FC at Aretere Park while Puaikura FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC will face off at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Wahoo! Record-breaking field of anglers vie for Gary Parlour title
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
The first lines hit the water yesterday morning for the 27th edition of the legendary Gary Parlour “Wahoo” Game Fishing Tournament, poised to make history as a record 46 boats have registered for this event.
Nail-biting final looms
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Clubs 15s premier men’s final will be a ‘nail-biting affair’.
Cook Islands one win away from history
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands cricket men’s side is one win away from making history at the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa.
Rugby rivals set for epic showdown
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are planning to execute all their moves from their trainings when they meet Avatiu Nikao Eels in what they expect to be a tough battle in Rarotonga Club 15s competition final this Saturday.
Tupapa Maraerenga takes on Nikao Sokattak in midweek clash
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga prepares to take on Nikao Sokattak at CIFA Complex today, with the U15 Boys match kicking off at 4pm, followed by the Senior Women’s clash.
Cook Islands back on track for T20 World Cup qualification
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands cricket men’s side’s ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament campaign is back on track after a seven wicket win over Vanuatu in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Rarotonga Football Season enters final week of round one competition
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season head into the fifth and final week of round one matches, the excitement builds as the competition wraps up its first phase.
Aitutaki and Rarotonga paddlers make waves in Hawai’i
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Aitutaki and Rarotonga oe vaka paddlers are representing the Cook Islands at the 20th IVF Va’a World Elite and Club Sprint Championship 2024 in Hilo, Hawai’i, from August 13 to 24.
Rarotonga football R4 delivers exciting matchups and surprises
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round four of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season wrapped up with intense competition across all divisions, showcasing a mix of dominant performances and nail-biting finishes.
Panthers, Eels to clash in epic final rematch
Monday 19 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In a repeat of last year’s Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final, defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take on arch rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels in the showdown this weekend.
Cook Islands secures second win in Samoa
Monday 19 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands cricket men’s side recorded their consecutive win in the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Eels storm into final, Panthers take on Bears
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels is through to the Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final after beating Titikaveka Bulldogs in the first semifinal yesterday afternoon.
Cooks crush Vanuatu in cricket opener!
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket men’s team made a brilliant start to the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Tupapa Maraerenga faces Avatiu, Puaikura takes on Nikao Sokattak
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The excitement in the Rarotonga football 2024 season continues today with two key fixtures: Tupapa Maraerenga and Avatiu are set to clash at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, while Nikao Sokattak faces Puaikura at Nikao Sports Field.
Bulldogs aim major upset
Friday 16 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition heads into semifinals this weekend with Avatiu Nikao Eels taking on the Titikaveka Bulldogs this afternoon and defending champions Tupapa Panthers battling the Arorangi Bears tomorrow at Raemaru Park.
