Sports
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.
Narrow escape for surfer
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The weather office is warning people to exercise caution during this wet, windy and cold conditions.
Windy conditions = speedy sailing
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Israel Miles and Kate Hall (pictured) won the 2020 Rarotonga Sailing Club Sunburst Championships held on Saturday in Muri.
Netball to host junior comp
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Age group netball players get a chance to test and improve their skills in a new competition.
Clash of the Generators
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Badminton urging parents and guardians to compete alongside their children in a new tournament.
Local sailing talent set to shine
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Local sailors will be looking to stamp their mark in this weekend’s Rarotonga Sailing Club Sunburst Championships held at Muri.
Bare Feet Pearls
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands is holding a huge celebration and fundraiser with the theme ‘Bare Feet Pearls’ this Saturday, highlighting the achievements of the netball Pearls Team. Kopu Anguna of Netball Cook Islands says the celebration will highlight the netball teams win – 2019 team of the year award, gold medal at the Pacific Games, as well as their captain Luciana Nicholas who received Woman in Sport award. The event will be at the Club Raro Resort from 5pm-8pm, with $40 per person. There are spot prizes to win, entertainment with a live band and provided with a BBQ meal.
Big pe'e challenge
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
In an effort to promote and celebrate Cook Islands culture, the organisers of this year’s quick rip rugby tournament are asking teams to put forward their best pe'e.
Sun and fun for grassroots footballers
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Football
Football’s grassroots coaching course participants got a chance to put their skills to the test in Matavera, working with players aged from 5 to 12 years old at an after-school mini-festival.
Tennis comp changes it up for women
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Tennis is getting back into a post-Covid groove.
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