Sports
Unstoppable Panthers in finals
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) Rarotonga 13s competition knockout round on Saturday delivered a thrilling display of athleticism, strategy, and sheer determination, with the Tupapa Panthers asserting their dominance in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Katoa re-elected Oceania Aquatics VP
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Romani Katoa has been re-elected the vice president of the Oceania Aquatics Board of Directors for a new four-year term.
Do or die for Bears, Sea Eagles
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Excitement is brewing as the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition playoffs are set to kick off today from 1.30pm at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Netball comp heats up as R4 promises fierce battles
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The courts are heating up as the much-awaited round four of the Netball Cook Islands Rarotonga Netball Club competition kicks off today at three different locations.
Cook Islands bowlers shine at Auckland Championship
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls is extremely pleased with its players who performed at very high standards at the 2024 Auckland Bowling Championship last week in most disciplines.
Playoffs set for thrilling battles
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition enters knockout rounds this weekend as teams battle for a spot in the finals.
Titikaveka Pearls shine, Avatiu rule in netball battles
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition took off its weekly round with a flurry of thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. As clubs battled it out for supremacy on the court, the intensity was real, and the stakes were high.
Ngatangiia to host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival today from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Swimmer Connolly makes history
Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands swimmer Lanihei Connolly made history over the weekend by winning a medal at the Oceania Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.
Eels retain Minor Premiership title
Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The final weekly rounds of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition have concluded with a flourish, leaving fans electrified as the top four premier men’s teams solidified their positions for the upcoming playoff rounds.
Netball comp intensifies as 2024 season takes shape
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Excitement is in the air as the third week of the Rarotonga Netball Club competition once again draws the attention of netball fans, promising a weekend full of action at three venues around the island.
Panthers lead tight race, Eels face Sea Eagles in crucial match
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports
As the Cook Islands Rugby League season draws to a close, teams are racing to the top four of the points table. Each team has only one game left, and the premiership race is becoming increasingly competitive in these last rounds.
Young tennis stars earn medals
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands junior development team returned home this week with two gold and a bronze medal from the East Pacific Qualifiers held in Tahiti last weekend.
CICA bolsters coaching staff
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has appointed former Samoan international Ian West as its New Zealand development officer and national team’s assistant coach.
CISNOC representatives gain valuable insights at ONOC General Assembly
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham, senior vice president Romani Katoa and acting secretary general Owen Lewis attended the annual Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) General Assembly held in Nadi, Fiji last month.
KAPs conquer Mixed Touch competition with dominant final win
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in National, Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2024 Mixed Touch Season Competition wrapped up on Monday with thrilling semi-final and final matches that showcased the talent and competitiveness of the participating teams at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Neururer claims 14th consecutive Maori Auri Tinman title, Murphy takes first win
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Roland Neururer claimed his 14th consecutive Maori Auri Tinman title at the 42nd edition of the annual event held on Saturday.
Titikaveka stage comeback to defeat Avatiu in premier clash
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Round two of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition started off last week with exhilarating excitement and passion that left the crowd fascinated with a show of incredible athleticism and sportsmanship.
70 kids kick off school holidays with fun at inaugural Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
About 70 children took part in the Kids Athletics Carnival that was held yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
10-man Cook Islands bows out bravely
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands fell short to Vanuatu 2-0 in the final match, losing a player to a red card and their chance to progress to the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship.
