Sports
Top turnout for Raro X Country
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
The highest number of competitors ever turned out on Wednesday afternoon for the latest instalment of the Rarotonga X Country series.
Thirty Olympians in 30 years
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands has produced 30 Olympians since the country first made its debut at the Olympic Games in 1988.
Handballers return from New Caledonia
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Two teams recently represented the Cook Islands at the 2018 International Handball Federation Trophy Oceania, held in Noumea, New Caledonia.
Rugby team calls for support
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands head coach Stan Wright is calling on Cook Islanders to get behind the national rugby team as they eye a historic qualification to the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
Junior tennis fundraiser
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A junior tennis fundraiser will be held this Saturday to assist the national development team’s trip to Fiji next month.
New Cook Islands Olympic association formed
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports
A new national association for Cook Islands Olympic athletes has just recently been formed, called ‘Olympians Cook Islands’.
U13s to tussle in rugby 10s
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) will host its annual Bluesky U13 Rugby 10s Tournament at the Arorangi Rugby Field from 3pm today.
Best brains behind rugby team
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Some of rugby’s best brains are part of the Cook Islands management team that is preparing the national side for the Rugby World Cup qualifier against Hong Kong later this month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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