Sports
Sailing's double-act
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
An exciting line-up of Cook Islands top sailors will take to the water this Saturday to compete in the National Sunburst Championship held at Muri.
Moanas brace for tough challenge in World Cup
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands women’s rugby league team hoping to get the best players available but wary of ‘interest from Kiwi Ferns’.
Kukis' 'home away from home'
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Middlesbrough is a football town. All they know about Cook Islands is that the country is named after a sailor born in their town. But as they host the Kukis’ World Cup match against Tonga, they promise a ‘home away from home’.
Volleyball point of service for Tupapa triple
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Off the back of two wins, Tupapa is hoping for another triumph in the Constitution Day Volleyball Tournament next month.
Kuki Tag initiative
Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A new sport is being introduced to boost social activities on the island.
'Athletics is a sport for life'
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The global Covid-19 pandemic has allowed Athletics Cook Islands to focus more on grassroots domestic growth.
Sevens to kick off Olympics
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games organising committee and the International Olympic Committee have announced the revised competition schedule for the Tokyo Olympic Games which were postponed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the opening ceremony now set for July 23, 2021.
The making of a champion
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Middle distance champion Alex Beddoes is back home on a break and is helping mould the next generation of national athletes.
'Rusty' appointed Moanas coach
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The national women’s rugby league side is expected to play a Test match in October in preparation for next year’s World Cup.
Acing her serves
Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Dreena Teapa (13) has been playing tennis for six years and it’s evident in the power and precision of her serve.
Youngsters impress
Wednesday 15 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Town and Country women’s teams will battle in full contact 7s match in the second round of 2020 rugby union preseason this weekend.
Former Cooks officials behind Major League Rugby bid
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The first ever fully professional Pacific island rugby team will open more doors for Pacific players including Cook Islanders.
Orange is the happiest colour
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Four teams battle it out for the top prize in the annual Apii Avarua sports day.
'Friendly' start to the rugby season
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2020 preseason rugby competition will help the national body identify young talents for future international events.
Rising stars raise the bar
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Over 400 primary school students, including a seven year old, took part in the Rising Stars (Quick Rip) Championship this week.
Increase in V6 paddlers
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The second round of racing on the Cook Islands canoeing calendar saw an increase in numbers for both the V6 and the singles races.
Touch rugby skills impressive
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Touch Rugby
15-year-olds prove quick learners with ball in hand.
No complaints, despite making a racquet!
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Nearly 1000 people enjoyed a fun badminton tournament during the long weekend.
School collects over $6k from volleyball fundraiser
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tupapa claimed the Imanuela Akatemia Volleyball Tournament held at the Youth with the Mission (YWAM) ground in Titikaveka.
New season new format
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2020 Rarotonga Club 15s competition will start on July 25.
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