Sports

Build-up begins with bite

Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Local rugby union champions Tupapa Panthers made a good start to their Steinlager Sevens campaign over the weekend.

Rugby Union

Puaikura takes on arch-rival Tupapa

Saturday 12 October 2019 | Published in Football

Raemaru Park will play host to a mouthwatering clash between Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga in the Rarotonga football competition today.

Football

Sevens build-up begins

Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Local clubs will start their Raro International Sevens build-up with the Steinlager Sevens which kicks off today.

Rugby Union

Kukis name Nines squad

Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Five top-flight players have been named in the Cook Islands team for next week’s World Cup Nines.

League

Matavera faces uphill battle

Thursday 10 October 2019 | Published in Football

Kicking-off round eight midweek fixture at the CIFA complex this week is Nikao Sokattak and Matavera-Ngatangiia.

Football

Breeding the next generation of athletics stars

Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Published in Other Sports

It was another stunning day in Rarotonga with the turnout of over 700 athletes representing nine primary schools at the Prince of Wales Athletics competition on Wednesday last week.

Other Sports

'Opportunity of a lifetime'

Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Tennis Cook Islands head coach Malcolm Kajer will have an opportunity to rub shoulders with some renowned mentors at the 2019 ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference.

Other Sports

Titikaveka loses top spot after going down to Nikao Sokattak

Monday 7 October 2019 | Published in Football

Titikaveka’s time at the top in the premier men’s division has come to an end. The division is now led by Tupapa and Nikao.

Football

Kids page: 'I had to make sure I did better'

Sunday 6 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports

“When I am about to run,” says 13-year-old Aurametua Vavia, “in my mind I tell myself, I need to cross that line and be a winner.”

Other Sports

Avatiu celebrates success

Sunday 6 October 2019 | Published in League

The family and sports community of the Avatiu/Nikao Rugby Union Club will be hosting their end of the season presentation awards and kaikai wrap up yesterday evening.

League

Apii Avarua retains athletics title

Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Apii Avarua retained the Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championship title.

Other Sports

Tennis fever hit Aitutaki

Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

There is a tennis boom in Aitutaki, says national head coach Malcolm Kajer.

Other Sports

Rakahanga receives support from Cook Islands Football

Friday 4 October 2019 | Published in Football

The Rakahanga Sports Association will be receiving a huge boost of football equipment.

Football

Thrills, spills and loads of fun

Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

More than 500 students took part in the Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championship at the National Stadium yesterday.

Other Sports

Avatiu faces Puaikura in senior football clash

Thursday 3 October 2019 | Published in Football

Avatiu and Puaikura will face off in yet another midweek match up this week.

Football

Must win for Puaikura U17

Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Published in Football

The under-17 men’s competition kicks off their seventh-round fixture at 4.45pm today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Football

'On you mark, get set, go …'

Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Junior track and field stars will get a platform to showcase their talent in today’s Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championship at the National Stadium in Nikao.