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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Out to make it Wright
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands rugby coach Stanley Wright has some unfinished business with the national side.
Howards claim Rarotonga Open
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Howard siblings William and Rotana claimed the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, in the Rarotonga Golf Open Championship at the Nikao course over the weekend.
Upsets recorded in table tennis
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Published in Other Sports
Australia’s Mateo Dvorani pulled off a massive upset win, defeating Belgium’s Laurens Devos 3-0 at the Under 18 Team Event at the 2018 ITTF Junior Circuit Cook Islands Junior & Cadet Open yesterday.
Wright reveals extended squad
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Four overseas-based players will compete with a dozen locals for a spot in the Cook Islands rugby squad to play two World Cup play-off matches against Hong Kong.
Panthers rule league finale
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
It was so close. Just inches away from a fairytale end to what has been an incredible season for the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles.
Tonga create history, Cooks finally win
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Football
A slice of Oceania football history was created as Tonga and Samoa fought out a tense 1-all draw on the final Match Day of the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Qualifier tournament hosted by Cook Islands.
Grand final: Sea Eagles or Panthers?
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Daniel Toa was frank with his reply when asked if he thought Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles would have made it to the grand final given their poor form at the start of the season.
HK look to seal game against Cook Islands
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Hong Kong’s national rugby team is playing Korea this week in what will be the final game of the 2019 Asia Rugby Championship.
Shedlock starts well in Raro Open
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
New Zealand-based Trey Shedlock is expected to give the local contenders a good run for their money in the annual Rarotonga Golf Open Championship this weekend.
Strong turnout for Raro X Country
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
Another strong turnout on Wednesday afternoon saw 35 athletes take part in the second relay race in this year’s Rarotonga X Country series.
Eels, Panthers to do battle in reserve final
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Nikao Eels will have a lot to fight for when they take on Tupapa Panthers in the premier reserve grade final tomorrow at the BCI Stadium.
Playing for their pride
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Football
With pride on the line, hosts Cook Islands and American Samoa will both be desperate to end their OFC U19 Championship Qualifier campaign on a winning note today at the CIFA Complex.
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