Sports
Local stars to lead Team Atiu
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Twenty-eight athletes and officials from the southern group island will join Team Atiu for the Cook Islands Games.
'Underdogs' Mangaia coy about medal chances
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Table tennis players will spearhead Team Mangaia’s campaign at the upcoming Cook Islands Games.
Eels through to the final
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will face Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Rarotonga Club 15s final this Saturday.
Beddoes to lead Team Mauke
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Athletics star Alex Beddoes will lead Team Mauke at this year’s Cook Islands Games to be held from October 3 to 17.
Puaikura face Tupapa in top of the table clash
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Table toppers Tupapa Maraerenga and Puiakura will battle today for the top spot in the Rarotonga football premier men’s competition.
Interacting through weightlifting
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Briseis Crighton (pictured) is 13 years old and lives in Arorangi. She doesn’t like to make eye contact when someone is paying attention to her but you’d be wrong to assume that she is shy or lacks confidence. In fact, she’s the complete opposite.
Do-or-die rugby clash
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Arorangi Cowboys have a second shot at the Rarotonga Club 15s showdown.
Round Raro attracts record numbers
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
There is a buzz in the community about getting fit and this has reflected in an increased number of participants at the Round Rarotonga Road Race.
Paying homage to his roots
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Tupa Tupa wants to pay homage to his northern ancestry at the upcoming Cook Islands Games.
Nikao unbeaten in cricket
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Three close wins have put Nikao in the driving seat in the domestic cricket competition.
Sokattak after win
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak women’s side will be eyeing for their first win in the domestic football competition today.
Team Manihiki 'going for gold'
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Homegrown athletes will get a chance to make Manihiki proud at the national games in October.
More funding for women's football
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
FIFA has launched a programme for member associations, including the Cook Islands, to further develop women’s football on a sustainable basis whilst simultaneously pushing it forward into the mainstream.
League cautious
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Pa Enua teams to receive rugby league lessons to help them prepare for the Cook Islands Games Nines tournament.
Cooks inspired franchise Won't play in the US league
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A Hawai‘i Pacific professional rugby franchise that stirred up a storm by using Rarotonga’s unique depiction of Tangaroa for its commercial branding, will not play in next year’s Major League Rugby competition in the US.
'Purple pride' at stake
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Rarotonga is all geared up for the Cook Islands Games set to take place from October 3 to 17.
Oceania Sevens for 2020 cancelled
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Due to the ongoing and dynamic nature of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Oceania Rugby Men’s and Women’s Championship scheduled to take place in November 2020 has been cancelled.
From Rarotonga to Sydney: Te Akaiti's big tennis dream
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Young Cook Islands tennis player Te Akaiti Toa loves life in Australia but the pull home is strong and she misses being physically close to her families in Rarotonga.
Aitutaki sailors set sail to train
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
The Aitutaki sailing team are one of the only two codes that will be competing in their home waters for the Cook Islands Games in October.
Puaikura overcome Nikao
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak premier men came out strong against Puaikura at Raemaru Park on Saturday, dominating the early minutes of the highly-anticipated premier men’s football clash.
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