Sports
Apii Avarua determined to hold trophy
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
More than 120 volunteers have signed up to assist with the Prince of Wales primary school athletics championships to be held on Wednesday next week. St Joseph’s primary school is hosting the event, and principal Shelley Berry says children are training hard. Athletes are invited for a ‘breakfast of champions’ before the day starts at 8.30am.
Resurgent Matavera show good promise
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Published in Football
Football is a third of the way through its season, and round six gets underway today.
Raro Rugby 7s will be bigger and better than ever
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
As it enters its 30th year, Raro Rugby 7s is shaping up to be bigger than ever.
Dramatic semi is a lyrical prelude to final
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Defending club rugby champions the Tupapa Panthers managed to claw out a 14-9 win in the evenly contested semi-final match against the Arorangi Cowboys that went right down to the wire.
Round Raro Road Race: Hot running in wet conditions
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Australian runner Steve Isles is back home now with a holiday souvenir he won’t forget – the 2019 overall Round Raro Road Race.
Panthers through to rugby final
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers booked their Senior A rugby finals sspot against the Avatiu Eels, beating Arorangi Cowboys 14-8 in a tightly-contested semi-final this weekend.
Tupapa is on the rise
Monday 23 September 2019 | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak hosted Tupapa Maraerenga on Saturday in the battle for second spot on the points table.
Ball possession the key to semi-final
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Whichever team turns their ball possession into points will win today’s semi-final club rugby match between the Tupapa Panthers and Arorangi Cowboys.
Turning over Raro's roads to the racers
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
More than 400 runners from all walks of life with their own unique motivations are running around Rarotonga this morning – so please take care on the roads as you drive to the markets early this morning.
All the colour of the carnival
Friday 20 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Hula girls, Mario the cartoon character and men in wigs featured in last night’s 4km Fun Run to kick start the annual Round Rarotonga Road Race weekend.
Medallist is back – and he's in a hurry
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Look out for the Cook Islands Olympian golden boy Alex Beddoes: he’s pumped up and ready to race the annual 10km in this year’s Round Raro festival.
Round Raro: Do the maths: RRRR = 4 X medals
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
This is what the Round Rarotonga Road Race means: it gives athletes like these four young men a chance to realise their dreams.
Round Raro: No wheels this time, for Dan
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Richard Vinsen first competed in the round the island race in 1998, and has attempted to take part every year – but thanks to a motorbike injury, the Island Car director has had to take some time off.
Round Raro: 10km: further than ever!
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Makayla Ibbetson recalls having to get up begrudgingly at 4.30am as a young Girl Guide, to prepare and staff the crucial water stations on the Round Raro course. But as the day went by she found herself enjoying the company of her fellow guides and the role of supporting the runners.
Veteran boxer inspires youngsters
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
The legacy of boxing in the Cook Islands will live on with more young men now training in the sport and hoping to make to the Commonwealth and Pacific Games.
Can anyone stop the resurgent Titikaveka?
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Published in Football
Puaikura have a tough challenge heading into the fifth round as they take on Titikaveka in the midweek match up today and tomorrow.
Baudinet eyes new heights
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Fresh off the plane back from the Middle East, Cook Islands tennis star Brett Baudinet was off to the office to get back to work on his local businesses.
Baudinet helps clinch key tennis tie
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Brett Baudinet and the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team have been promoted to Group III following a decisive 2-0 win over United Arab Emirates.
Roadworks and three u-turns don't slow 100km cycle challenge
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Triathlon Association cyclists completed their second annual BSP 100km challenge at the weekend.
Slippery like an Eel
Monday 16 September 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Hosts the Panthers were the favourites to win the semi-final matchup of the one-round competition after a convincing 22-6 drubbing of the Eels in the round games.
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