Sports
Travis Mewhirter: A bronze medal match: The hardest to get up for, the most rewarding to win
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
OPINION: Visiting US volleyball pro Travis Mewhirter didn’t make the final last week – but no bronze medal had ever felt as good as his Cook Islands one.
Instilling the love of rugby in our young ones
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Rugby Union
It’s hard to find someone as passionate about rugby as New Zealand High Commission to Cook Islands’ first secretary Okesene Moananu.
Hash run in Nikao
Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Other Sports
Our hash run today will be set by returning Alaskans Scooter & Pareoops and will commence from the Social Centre in Nikao. Run starts 5.30pm. Look for flags and sign. All are welcome. On On!
In the footsteps of the greats
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Two young cousins with proud Cook Islands heritage will room together on a distinguished overseas school rugby scholarship – and make ika mata to feel closer to home.
League challenges star players
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Kukis have set their sights on putting together a formidable team capable of beating the giants at the World Cup 2021.
Oceania cycling champs called off
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Olympic hopes unharmed by cancellation of Oceania Road Cycling Championships.
Harry, Hurrell and his Havaianas
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Prince Harry has got a taste of Pacific styles in his only royal appearance since announcing he was stepping back from duties.
League sets top eight target for 2021 World Cup
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands rugby league men’s side has set top eight target for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England.
Cook Islands bows out without a win
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands is not too disappointed about bundling out of the World Tour Beach Volleyball tournament without a win yesterday at the Beach Courts in Nikao.
Netball trials 'not for the fainthearted'
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Only those players who are up for a ‘real challenge’ are invited to attend the three day netball trials.
Mixed bag of veterans and newcomers
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Published in Sports
Cook Islands is hosting its firstever World Beach Volleyball Tour tournament which started yesterday. United States rep Travis Mewhirter writes about his Rarotonga experience and what to expect in the four day international event.
Battle on the beach
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
International beach volleyball players who are in Rarotonga for this week’s World Beach Volleyball Tour tournament are awestruck by the country’s beauty and warmth.
'Bigger and better' Beach Games
Monday 13 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Volleyball brought down the curtains on the Cook Islands Beach Games over the weekend.
Close battle in 3x3 basketball
Sunday 12 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The 3x3 basketball competition at the Cook Islands Beach Games saw an electrifying finish in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Moeroa the money man
Sunday 12 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Former league player Tepai Moeroa will feature for the Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition.
Brittle battle in tennis
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Let there be no doubt that Cook Islands’ young tennis players have hit the big time: they have been practising in Auckland this week on the court next to World No 1 Serena Williams.
Volleyball to make history
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Sports
The grizzled old-timer is teamed up with the young whiz kid to carry Cook Islands hopes in a ground-breaking tournament on these shores.
Touch season off to 'perfect' start
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Notchya claims the Touch competition at the Cook Islands Beach Games.
Opportunity to impress selectors
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands will hold trials for local players hoping to make the national under-21 team for the 2021 World Youth Cup in Fiji.
Local junior tennis players to compete in Auckland tourney
Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands tennis junior representatives will compete in the upcoming Regional Tier Two tournament of the Tennis Auckland Championships 2020.
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