Sports

CISNOC celebrating big Olympic Week

Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Sports

The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is celebrating Olympic Week, starting yesterday through to Saturday.

Sports


Big changes to competitions in Pacific Games

Monday 18 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports

A series of changes have been approved to add "further value" to competitions at the Pacific Games, while a motion to add women's rugby league nines was ratified.

Other Sports

Marsters set for Kiwis debut

Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Cook Islander Esan Marsters is set to make his debut for the Kiwis after being included in the New Zealand side for the Test match against England on June 23 in Denver.

League


Kukis contracted to NRL women's comp

Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) has revealed 20 female marquee players, including three Cook Islanders, for the new Women’s NRL Competition.

League


Matapakia proud to wear green jersey

Monday 18 June 2018 | Published in Rugby Union

Local player Matamanea Matapakia is one of the frontrunners for a place in the Cook Islands team for the Rugby World Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong later this month. In a special Q&A session with Cook Islands Rugby Union, the Atiu player discusses his passion for the game and his chances of making the team.

Rugby Union


RWC hopes still have life

Thursday 14 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Hong Kong had double cause to celebrate on Saturday after their 39-5 victory over Korea not only gave them a first-ever Asia Rugby Championship title, but also kept their hopes of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2019 alive.

Rugby Union


FIFA World Cup live on TV

Thursday 14 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football

Residents of Rarotonga and other islands which have the services of Cook Islands Television (CITV) will be able to enjoy the FIFA World Cup live from the comfort of their living rooms.

Football


Mountain bike series gains momentum

Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports

A new weekend mountain bike series has gained a loyal following amongst locals.

Other Sports


'Samoan bull' holidays in the Cooks

Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Former Manu Samoa captain Census Iopu Johnston is in the country for a well-deserved break from the French Top 14 rugby competition.

Rugby Union


Table tennis event hailed a success

Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Table Tennis Cook Islands is pleased with the outcome of the international events it hosted at the Bluesky Sports Arena last week.

Other Sports


Former world number one wins Pacific Rim Long Drive

Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Former world number one Maurice Allen won the Pacific Rim Long Drive Competition held at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao over the weekend.

Other Sports


Raro event confirms Youth Olympics participants

Monday 11 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports

In the last tournament in the Road to Buenos series, Philippines’ Jann Nayre kept his nerve to cause upset after upset on Saturday at the Bluesky Sports Arena.

Other Sports

Table tennis brings world to Raro

Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Rarotonga hosted three major international table tennis tournaments at the Bluesky Sports Arena last week.

Other Sports


Football youngsters making friends in Russia

Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football

The 2018 Football for Friendship (F4F) programme started in Russia yesterday, with two young Cook Islanders along for the ride.

Football


Cooks gain bronze, Oceania shine in table tennis

Monday 11 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports

Oceania was well represented on the final day of action at the 2018 ITTF Junior Circuit Cook Islands Junior & Cadet Open on Thursday night, taking home three gold medals.

Other Sports


Local golfers after wildcard spot

Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Top local golfers William Howard and Kris ‘Gunz’ Williamson will go head to head for the lone wildcard spot in the Pacific Rim Long Drive Competition hosted by the Rarotonga Golf Club at the Nikao golf course from midday today.

Other Sports


Kumete competition draws to a close

Friday 8 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports

The annual Kumete Sports Day organised by Athletics Cook Islands was held on Monday at the BCI Stadium.

Other Sports


Tough conditions for X Country

Friday 8 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports

Under the warm Rarotonga sun, 33 athletes took on race two in the Rarotonga X Country series held at Tereora College on Wednesday afternoon.

Other Sports


Renowned long drivers in Raro

Friday 8 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Some of the best long-drive players in the world will be competing in the Pacific Rim Long Drive Competition hosted by the Rarotonga Golf Club at the Nikao golf course tomorrow.

Other Sports

Tua wins gold in U15 table tennis

Thursday 7 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands’ Marenga Tua combined with New Caledonia’s Lorie La to win the country’s first gold medal in the Cadet Girls Team U15 table tennis event at the 2018 ITTF Junior Circuit Cook Islands Junior & Cadet Open on Tuesday night.

Other Sports


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