Sports
Mixed results recorded in weekly Touch comp
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Published in Sports
The Bluesky Mixed Touch Competition kicked off the afternoon of mixed touch with two top sides ICI Transformers versus KAPS battling to secure a competitive position on the points table last week.
Eels are back in the game
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It seems the shackles are finally off their feet. The Avatiu Eels are running free, wild and with confidence in the domestic rugby league competition.
Sevens straight into training in Auckland
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
The Cook Islands Sevens side wasted no time after arriving in Auckland on Wednesday, getting into training before flying out to Hong Kong today. The national side was joined by the four overseas-based players as coach Vase Samania went through some drills to gel the players ahead of the three-day tournament which kicks off on April 5. Samania said getting the combination with the overseas players in such a short time would be a challenge. However he is optimistic of finding the right combination and building a strong bond between the players ahead of the tournament. “The campaign has been great so far. The aim now is to use the two days we have in Auckland to gel the players and work on our games before we leave for Hong Kong,” Samania said before departing Rarotonga on Wednesday. “We have some quality players in the side and hopefully we can get the combination right and iron out the weak links before our opening match.” Cook Islands is grouped with Chile, Germany and Uganda in Pool G. The team will be competing in the World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier alongside 11 other nations. In the other qualifiers pools, host Hong Kong is the top seed leading Pool E which has Tonga, Zimbabwe and Philippines while Pool F comprise Ireland, Russia, Uruguay and Jamaica. The main draw (Pools A to D) will feature the teams that are part of the World Rugby Sevens Series. Samania earlier said he was wary of the teams in Cook Islands’ pool but hoped the side would put on a better performance than their last year’s outing at the tournament. He said the aim was to advance through to the quarter-finals and better their rankings. For that, the side will need to finish in the top two in the pool competition. Cook Islands Sevens – Stephen Willis (Captain), Robert Heather Jr (VC), Josua Koroitukana, Teina Savage, Vaehoolu “Leki” Leka, Matamanea Matapakia, Colati “Tua” Ravula, Tokerau Raru (Australia), Christian Vainerere (Australia), Walter Koteka (Australia), Owen Karati (New Zealand), Gene Te Amo (New Zealand); Non travelling squad members – James Kora, Tanire Mokoroa, Jason Potoru, Junior Napara, Stormmel Ruatoe. Management: Head Coach – Vase Samania, Manager – Ashleigh Willis and Physio Jana Whitta.
Triathletes defy the heat
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Published in Sports
The 14th BSP Women’s Triathlon was held at the Tikioki Tri site last Saturday. Harriet Browning claimed the Cook Islands Triathlon Association event after completing the 400 metre swim, 16 kilometre cycle and 4km run course in a time of 55:08 minutes. She faced tough competition from Sherid Carter and Lucy McDonald, who finished second and third respectively.
Warriors relegated to reserves
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Takuvaine (TKV) Warriors have been relegated to premier reserves grade following a Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) meeting on Thursday.
Top Price for marathon man
Friday 29 March 2019 | Published in Other Sports
Three hours, 35 minutes and 49 seconds is how long it took Australian runner Stuart Price to claim the version two of the BSP Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise race.
Browning wins women's triathlon
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Harriet Browning claimed the Cook Islands Triathlon Association’s 14th BSP Women’s Triathlon which was held at the Tikioki Tri site on Saturday last week.
Big day of junior football
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Published in Football
The day-long junior primary school’s football tournament is set to kick off today at 8am at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
FBI wins close tussle
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Published in Touch Rugby
The women’s teams kicked off another hot afternoon of the Bluesky Open men’s and women’s touch competition at Nikao Field on Monday.
Big day down at Muri
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Published in Netball
Netball fans gathered at the Muri courts on Saturday to see the home side host its first netball game of the season as part of the SHE Eagles’ “5 games in Muri” netball campaign.
Sea Eagles win nail-biter
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia-Matavera Sea Eagles finished round one of the domestic rugby league competition undefeated after a superb win over the weekend.
Challenging clashes in mixed Touch competition
Monday 25 March 2019 | Published in Touch Rugby
The Bluesky mixed-touch competition featured Tereora against the ICI Transformers.
Black Pearls finish second
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands netball side collected a silver medal at the Pacific Nations Cup in New Zealand over the weekend.
Undefeated versus giantkillers
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles is a match away from achieving a milestone – finishing the opening round of domestic rugby league competition unbeaten.
Avarua, Arorangi top primaries
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Football
Avarua boys and the Arorangi girls claimed the Primary Schools Seniors football tournament which was held on Wednesday at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Black Pearls' winning start
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands netball side won two of its three matches on day one of the Pacific Nations Cup in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday.
FBI stays ahead in women's Touch
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Published in Touch Rugby
Kicking off another excellent Monday afternoon of the Bluesky Men’s and Women’s competition at Nikao Field was the first women’s game between competition leader FBI and Bounty Hunters.
Cricket announces Pac Games squads
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Cook Islands Cricket Association has released the men’s and women’s national training squads for the Pacific Games which will be held in July in Samoa.
Respect at village festival
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Published in Other Sports
This month’s Just Play Village Festival held recently celebrated International Women’s Day and “respect” was the main message.
Primary football
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Published in Football
The annual Rarotonga Primary School Senior Football Competition for Year 7 and 8 (Form 1 and 2) students is set to kick off tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
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