Sports

Stage set for triathlon finale

Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Local triathletes are gearing up for the final event of the year.

Other Sports

From south Pacific to north-east England

Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League

The Rugby League World Cup starts in 500 days and last night, the Cook Islands teams learned where they will be based playing their home games.

League

It's the final touchdown

Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Touch Rugby

Favourites 007 and KAPS will put all their effort and skills on the ground today to prove themselves for the Vodafone mixed touch competition grand final today.

Touch Rugby

Tough path to Rugby World Cup

Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Tonga and Samoa major hurdles in Cook Islands’ bid to make it through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby Union

Gunning for top spot

Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

Touch competition heads into showdown with top teams in the run for the main prize.

Touch Rugby

U17 football event cancelled

Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football

The Oceania Football Confederation U-17 Women’s Championship 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Football

A blessing in disguise

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands Rugby Union’s new president says Covid-19 shifted their focus to local competition and grassroots development.

Rugby Union

Cooks rugby player off life support

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Rugby star Matt Johnson has come off life support after multiple open heart surgeries in Auckland this week.

League

Kumete cycling

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Queen’s Birthday weekend saw the first part of this year’s Kumete programme with the Kumete cycle race on Saturday run by the Cook Islands Cycling Federation.

Other Sports

Rennie's $1m salary 'safe'

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Cook Islander Dave Rennie will start his term as the new Wallabies head coach next month.

League

Hope for rugby star in coma

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The Johnson family in Rarotonga is sleepless with worry about their New Zealand-based son Matt.

League

Skipper Glenn sidelined again

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Alex Glenn underwent surgery after suffering major cut to his calf muscle in last week’s NRL clash.

League

Youngsters shine at badminton tourney

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Badminton celebrated the end of term one classes with a Queen’s Birthday Weekend Tournament.

Other Sports

Nukz Power, Germinators claim Touch titles

Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

Top favourites fall in the men’s Touch final.

Touch Rugby

An award for the whole family

Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports

While accepting the award for Sport Administrator of the Year at the Cook Islands Sports Awards, Badminton Cook Islands president Thomas Mereana-Ngauru paid tribute to his badminton “family”.

Other Sports

Nicholas honoured with award

Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

Jane Nicholas is gutted not to pick up her award and thank everyone in person.

Paddling

Alex Beddoes: 'It feels great to be part of this era'

Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports

The newly-anointed Sportsman of the Year Alex Beddoes wants to get home to see his family and thank his community – but quarantine rules make it near impossible.