Sports
World's remotest football nation
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Few national football associations, if any, face the same challenges as Cook Islands. FIFA looks into the little and large challenges the national body battles in Polynesian paradise.
Rugby's fastest man
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers’ new speedster is leaving his opponents in the dust.
Football derbies
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The round one premier men’s football competition will see exciting matches at two different venues in Rarotonga today.
Kite-licious all the way
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling
The annual Oe Vaka Corporate Race Day brings the best out of amateur paddlers.
Tupapa FC faces tough challenge
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Last year’s champions Tupapa Maraerenga will take on Matavera Ngatangiia in the first men’s football clash of the 2020 season this afternoon.
Local youngsters turning heads in NZ
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Two young Cook Islanders, who harbours dreams of making it big in rugby, are turning heads in New Zealand.
Understanding Pasifika culture pivotal for rugby league success
Wednesday 12 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League
Former New Zealand Warriors rugby league star, Sione Faumuinā, believes the organisation needs to better understand the culture and values of its Pacific players if they want to see success.
Lucky catch!
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Ten miles straight out from Avatiu harbour, master fisherman George Koteka reeled in a 22.1 kg mahi mahi that landed him the annual Goldy Goldie Memorial Fishing Tournament on Saturday.
First touch
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Age group teams will get the 2020 Rarotonga football season underway at CIFA Complex in Matavera tomorrow.
Football receives increased funding
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Oceania Football Confederation is giving local association additional funding for governance and football development.
Panthers unbeaten run under threat
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers’ unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition will be tested today by a spirited and determined Arorangi Cowboys side.
Battle for top spot
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Title contenders Turangi and Tupapa made a winning start to the 2020 Rarotonga Club Cricket competition last week.
Eels wary of minnows Takitumu
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Yesterday’s flash flooding may have affected Avatiu Eels’ training session but it hasn’t dampened their spirit of getting back to winning ways.
Touch teams do islands proud
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Touch Rugby
It was a fantastic afternoon of Te Maeva Nui touch footy at Avatiu Rugby field when 14 teams showcased their island colours and island pride.
Tupapa takes out volleyball cliffhanger
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
It was a nervous moment at the Constitution Day volleyball tournament when Men’s Tupapa 1 was recalled to play for another minute against Toka Covid to determine the final winners.
Touch skills showcased in lead-up to Games
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Touch Rugby
Constitution Day was celebrated in fine fashion at Avatiu rugby field, also known as The Swamp.
Business bowling
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Thirty-two teams are expected to compete in the Rarotonga Bowling Club business house tournament that starts tomorrow (Thursday).
Cook Islands 'Olympic Games'
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A smoke free and an environmentally friendly Cook Islands Games will celebrate the restart of local sporting event after Covid-19 ban.
Panthers score comeback win
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Round two of the domestic rugby union competition saw a fiery challenge between giants Tupapa and Avatiu.
Island pride at stake in Touch event
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Eight men’s and six women’s teams will battle for the top prize at the Te Maeva Nui Touch tournament tomorrow.
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