Sports
Close, but not good enough
Monday 2 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Hong Kong can count themselves lucky to survive a second half scare from the Cook Islands in the first of the two-match Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2019 qualification series held over the weekend.
Opportunity of a lifetime for young footballers
Monday 2 July 2018 | Published in Football
The 2018 Gazprom-funded Football for Friendship International Social Programme held in Moscow, Russia ahead of the opening of the FIFA Men’s World Cup last month was a unique experience for the Cook Islands delegation of Daniel Ngamata, Amqle Tuaratini and chaperone Michelle Paiti.
Bring it on Hong Kong!
Saturday 30 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The challenge has been laid down and it’s time to deliver the goods with the Cook Islands about to take on Hong Kong in the Rugby World Cup qualifier today at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Wear green and back the Cookies
Saturday 30 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands national rugby coach Stan Wright says the fans can make a big difference for the national side when they take on Hong Kong in the Rugby World Cup qualifiers today at the BCI Stadium.
Avarua Primary defends rugby 10s title
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Avarua A team proved too strong for the Barbarians in the Bluesky U13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Rugby 10s Tournament final at Arorangi Field on Wednesday.
Another top turnout for Raro X Country
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Following on from the highest number of competitors last week for the individual race, more than 40 runners turned out for the penultimate relay race in this year’s Rarotonga X Country series.
More medal success for swimmers
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands swimmers Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Marsters-Fisher have added to their medal haul at the Oceania Swimming Championships in Papua New Guinea.
Hong Kong on RWC mission
Friday 29 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Hong Kong is here on a mission and that is to overcome the hurdles in their path to the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
Swimmers grab four medals in Papua New Guinea
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands swimming team have seen success after the first two days of competition at the Oceania Swimming Championships in Papua New Guinea.
Widdowson wins golf tournament
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Laurie Widdowson claimed the Polynesian Rentals-sponsored tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao on Saturday.
'Over the moon,' says Pakoti
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Speaking with clear honesty, James Pakoti admits that he was aiming for the stars, but holds no regrets about landing “on the moon”.
Up against the odds
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands national rugby side is bracing for a tough challenge against the much-favoured Hong Kong in the Rugby World Cup qualifier this Saturday at 3pm at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Barbarians after upset at U13 rugby
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Barbarians will be hoping to create an upset in the Bluesky U13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Rugby 10s Tournament at Arorangi Field today.
Nearing the end for Rarotonga X Country
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
The penultimate relay-format race kicks off today at Rutaki School for the Rarotonga X Country series.
Get up, get out and have some fun
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Football
The Nikao School Field is set to come alive today from 2.30pm to 3.30pm as Just Play hosts its monthly village festival celebrations.
Seven locals in national squad
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Seven local players have been included in the initial 27-member Cook Islands national rugby squad for the Rugby World Cup qualifying series against Hong Kong, starting this Saturday at the BCI Stadium.
Fun Run participants celebrate Olympic Day
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Close to 200 sporting enthusiasts took part in the Olympic Day Fun Run held on Thursday from the Punanga Nui market last week.
College badminton on the way
Monday 25 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Preparations are underway for the annual College Badminton Tournament, which will be held on July 4 and 5 at the National Auditorium.
Hash House Harriers celebrate 2000 runs
Monday 25 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga Hash House Harriers has reached a milestone 2000 runs, which will be marked this afternoon.
Olympians attend Olympic Day fun run
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
To celebrate World Olympic Day, the annual fun run was once again held on Thursday afternoon.
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