Sports
Tennis team off to Nations Cup
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports
Father Jason Pierre and daughter Ruby will represent the Cook Islands along with well-known tennis player Brett Baudinet and Tamara Anderson, at the Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Nations Cup Pacific tournament in Fiji next week from May 28 to June 3.
Panthers' title hopes alive
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the domestic rugby league competition semi-final over the weekend.
Another successful Just Play festival
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Football
Cooler temperatures and periods of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the 90 children who turned up to Tuesday’s Just Play Village Festival in Nikao last week.
Canoe & Kayak celebrate success
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Other Sports
The Canoe & Kayak Cook Islands annual race season ends in May each year following the Asia Pacific Cup and the programme celebrated their achievements at their annual prize giving ceremony at Trader Jacks a week ago.
Tussle for the final spot
Saturday 25 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Eels’ resurgence in the domestic rugby league competition this year began with the big win against defending champions Tupapa Panthers in the second round.
Avatiu raring for the showdown challenge
Saturday 25 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball
Avatiu is ready to defend their premier title in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition against Titikaveka in the final today at the Arorangi courts.
Bulldogs through, Panthers alive in reserves league
Friday 24 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Titikaveka Bulldogs are through to the domestic rugby league reserves grade final after beating Tupapa Panthers in the top two playoff on Monday.
Former Silver Fern on netball mission
Friday 24 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Jodi Brown, the former Silver Fern, is in Rarotonga to deliver New Zealand Netball’s Pacific Sporting Partnership (PSP) programme on the island.
Cook Islanders headline 1st XV
Thursday 23 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Auckland Schoolboys 1st XV match held last weekend in Epsom between Auckland Grammar and Kings College was led by two Cook Islanders. Philip Vakatini and Tanya Savage’s son Leandro Vakatini skippered the King’s team and Zach Rakeimata Patai led Auckland Grammar.
Three-way battle in league
Thursday 23 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The race for the domestic rugby league title has become more interesting with the inclusion of Avatiu Eels in the mix, says local commentator George George.
Cook Islands tennis to participate in Nations Cup
Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
The Cook Islands will be represented by tennis players Ruby Pierre, Jason Pierre, Brett Baudinet and Tamara Anderson at the Nations Cup Pacific Tennis Tournament in Fiji from May 28 to June 3.
Titikaveka through to the final
Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Titikaveka remains in the run for the Rarotonga Netball Club competition premier title.
School receives boost ahead of championship
Tuesday 21 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Netball
Apii Rutaki celebrated the presentation of their new netball and rugby uniforms yesterday morning.
Sea Eagles through, Eels are back
Monday 20 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles have made it through to the domestic rugby league competition grand finale.
Netball clubs battle for showdown places
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball
A fierce battle is expected when Arorangi takes on Avatiu in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier semi-final at the Arorangi courts today.
Do-or-die for Eels, Bears
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Meti Noovao is calling on his players to “man up” and deliver in today’s crucial clash against Arorangi Bears at BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Avatiu wins netball semis
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Avatiu is through to the Rarotonga Netball Club competition open grades finals.
Football eyes U16 champs
Friday 17 May 2019 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands under-16 team is training hard in preparation for the OFC U16 Women’s Championship 2019.
Battle for a place in the final
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Undefeated Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles will battle Tupapa Panthers for a place in the domestic rugby league final at the BCI Stadium in Nikao today.
Technical director outlines football plans
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Published in Football
Kevin McGreskin is the new face in the Cook Islands and the Scotsman tells Football in Oceania all about his new job, what he hopes to do in the Cook Islands and how long he might be staying.
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