Sports

Kukis restore pride in league

Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Cook Islands rugby league came close to making the World Cup Nines semi-finals but lost out on points difference.

League


Mouth-watering clashes in final rounds of Steinlager Sevens

Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Unbeaten Tupapa Panthers and Manatoa will take on each other in an interesting battle in the Steinlager Sevens today.

Rugby Union


Court appearance

Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

He’s strong, he’s solid, he’s forthright. Malcolm Kajer wanted to be a wrestler – but instead, tennis whacked him round the ears. Rashneel Kumar hits around a few ideas with him.Malcolm Kajer is a man on a mission.

Sports


Kayakers return with medals from New Zealand

Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling

A team of 16 kayakers that competed in last weekend’s Blue Lakes 1 Regatta at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua has returned from New Zealand with an array of awards to signify their accomplishments.

Paddling


Kukis takes on the giants

Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

There is hardly any mention of the Cook Islands at the World Cup Nines. Rashneel Kumar reports.

League

Puaikura faces a tough battle

Thursday 17 October 2019 | Published in Football

Nikao Field is set to host a nail-biting midweek matchup between hosts Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura today and tomorrow.

Football


Cricket champs go down again

Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

Defending men’s champion Turangi suffered another shock loss in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition.

Cricket


Nikao, Tupapa in lead

Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Published in Football

Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga are leading the domestic football premier men’s and senior women’s competitions.

Football


National Champs starts today

Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Published in Other Sports

After a busy season, today marks the beginning of this year’s final event in the Athletics Cook Islands calendar.

Other Sports

Families have a ball in the sunshine

Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

It’s the school holidays, and the weather couldn’t have been better for families to get out and enjoy some fun in the sun.

Cricket


And Tupapa triumph in football too …

Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football

Puaikura fell to Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s division over the weekend, diminishing their chances at making a comeback this season.

Football


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


'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


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


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


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