Sports

Strict rules for sevens players

Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands Sevens team management has laid strict guidelines for the members of the national squad ahead of the festive break this coming week.

Rugby Union

Sharks' first bite at Nines

Friday 21 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Aitutaki Sharks are all set to compete in their first Cook Islands Rugby League Nines tournament on January 4 and 5.

League


Nines off to Samoa for Pacific Games

Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Cook Islands rugby league will compete in next year’s Pacific Games in Samoa.

League

Tupapa, Titikaveka crowned champions

Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Football

In the CIFA Knockout Cup men’s final between the top two sides, Tupapa Maraerenga FC made a great comeback to beat Nikao Sokattak FC 3-2 on Saturday.

Football


Motu2Motu draws paddlers to Aitutaki

Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Paddling

Motu2Motu, the annual paddling race around Aitutaki's stunning lagoon, continues to grow in 2018.

Paddling

It's footy finals time

Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Football

After a semifinal weekend that delivered maximum drama, there is plenty to look forward to ahead of the CIFA Knockout Cup Final between Tupapa Maraerenga and Nikao Sokattak in the 4pm Senior Men’s clash at the CIFA Complex.

Football


Tennis team off to X-mas tournament in NZ

Friday 14 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

A thirteen member Cook Islands tennis team will leave the country today for the Auckland X-mas Tournament which will be held from December 17 to 22.

Other Sports


US Sevens ref praises our skills

Friday 14 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

United States-based Sevens referee Joey Swatzell is impressed with the level of rugby knowledge the young players in the Cook Islands possess.

Rugby Union


Touch gears up for Boxing Day

Friday 14 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

The ever popular Cook Islands Touch Association Boxing Day Mixed Touch Tournament will be held on Wednesday, December 26 at The Swamp.

Touch Rugby


Tennis unearth raw talents

Thursday 13 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

National tennis coach Malcolm Kajer is amazed at the raw talent in the primary schools around the island.

Other Sports

Kayakers celebrate a successful year

Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Paddling

The local based Cook Island kayakers have made their mark this year competing in three of New Zealand’s calendar regattas, NZ Nationals (Feb 23-25) in Karapiro and Blue Lakes 1 (Oct 13-14) and Blue Lakes 2 (Dec 1-2) staged on Rotorua’s stunning Lake Tikitapu.

Paddling


Football's knockout finals kick off today

Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Football

The 2018 CIFA Knockout Cup title will be on the line today when the U-8 mixed, U-11 mixed and U-17 Men’s teams square off at the CIFA Complex.

Football

One-sided cricket deciders

Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Cricket

It was a clash of the cricketing giants as Turangi and Nikao faced off in the men’s final of the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition on Saturday.

Cricket

Kerikeri High's clean sweep

Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

New Zealand’s Kerikeri High School made a clean sweep in the Edgewater Under-16 College Sevens Tournament at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday.

Rugby Union


CISNOC pleased with Tokyo 2020 venues

Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) and other regional NOCs have given their seal of approval for the Tokyo 2020 venues.

Other Sports

Tupapa, Nikao through to finals

Monday 10 December 2018 | Published in Football

The Tupapa Premier men’s team will face Nikao in the CIFA Knockout Cup final after disposing of Puaikura 5-1 in the second semi-final clash at the CIFA Complex.

Football

Premier teams fight for spot in the showdown

Saturday 8 December 2018 | Published in Football

Anticipation has been building all week for this afternoon’s Knockout Cup semi-final clashes at the CIFA Complex.

Football

Lesson in respect

Saturday 8 December 2018 | Published in Football

Children of today, our keepers tomorrow, we must teach them right to help improve their lifestyles in the future.

Football

Nikao out to create cricket history

Saturday 8 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

History beckons for Nikao in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition men’s final today.

Cricket

League ranking flawed: Carlson

Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Cook Islands Rugby League Association president Charles Carlson says the ranking system used by the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is flawed.

League


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