Sports
Families pack 'sacred grounds'
Monday 2 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Learning has been at all levels of the St Joseph’s Primary School community this year with the schools athletics competition this week showcasing new skills for both teachers and students.
Pathways set for track and field stars
Monday 2 September 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Building better pathways and creating more competition for local athletes is a key focus for Athletics Cook Islands with the Youth Athletics Competition for secondary schools set for Friday this week.
One-way traffic for the Eels and Cowboys
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union
One-way rugby games were played in round four of the club rugby season with the Avatiu Eels and Arorangi Cowboys outplaying their opponents at the weekend.
Rugby World Cup free-to-air
Friday 30 August 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Many Kiwi rugby lovers will not be able to watch live coverage of next month’s Rugby World Cup – but here in the Cook Islands it will all be broadcast live thanks to the team at Cook Islands Television.
Netball in paradise
Friday 30 August 2019 | Published in Netball
More than 300 overseas netball players are heading to Rarotonga in November to experience playing ‘Netball in Paradise’.
Keira beats Aussie boys
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League
Three young Cook Islanders in the U12 Queensland Rugby League side have just won the Rugby League National Championships in Brisbane.
Sunburst spectacle
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Olympian and former Sunburst National Champ Taua Elisa and his crew, Alyce Edwards and Adrian Cooling, are expected to lead the charge in Saturday’s sailing races.
Angry Bulls nursing wounds
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
A desperate Bull is a dangerous one as the Avatiu Eels Senior A men’s rugby team will find out this Friday at the Avatiu Swamp.
Road race boosts future track stars
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Two-times Pacific Games track gold medallist Alex Beddoes is a shining example of how local athletes have benefited from the now world-famous Round Rarotonga Road Race.
Gary Parlour fishing comp: Mahimahi beat wahoo at their own game
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Irakau William, on board My Girls, was rewarded twice for his efforts in the two-day Gary Parlour fishing competition at the weekend.
Big wins for Titikaveka and Tupapa as fields dry after rain
Monday 26 August 2019 | Published in Football
Puaikura’s premier men came out strong against Nikao Sokattak during their match-up at Raemaru Park.
Boxing belting for locals, who show big heart for future
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
VIPs and children alike cheered on their local contenders in the Rumble in the Swamp.
No love lost: Cowan vs Robinson
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
There will be no love lost when cousins Liam Cowan and Koko Robinson battle each other in the main bout of the Rumble in the Swamp tonight.
Eels up against the Reds
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Avatiu Eels are set for an uphill battle when they travel to the Happy Valley Field to play Takuvaine Reds today.
Avatiu out to upset Tupapa
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga will take on Avatiu in the feature premier men’s football match today at Victoria Park.
Ready to rumble! Fighters psyched for big night
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
She is fast. She is furious. And she is ready to rumble. Papua New Guinean Sheela Yama (pictured) is ready to unleash her fury in the ring at tomorrow’s Rumble in the Swamp boxing programme at the Avatiu Sports Club.
Panthers vs Bulls
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers will have a chance to extend their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition when they take on Titikaveka Bulls today.
Kiwi boxers here to fight
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
New Zealand boxers have arrived into the country, all ready to take the ring in Saturday’s Rumble in the Swamp boxing bonanza.
Puaikura and Nikao face off in football
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Published in Football
Puaikura’s senior women will go head to head with Nikao Sokattak at 5pm today at the Raemaru Park.
Allez! Paddling to Paris 2024
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands’ hard-working young paddlers have three reasons to smile: their first K4 4-person kayak, the coaching of a two-times Olympic paddler, and a bold new goal: the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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