Sports
Lindsay appointed to World Netball Strategic Development Fund Panel
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands (NCI) executive board member Jason Lindsay has been appointed to the Strategic Development Fund Panel for World Netball members.
Bounty Spikers dominate Easter Volleyball Competition
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Volleyball
The Cook Islands Volleyball Federation Easter Games saw tremendous success with 24 teams fiercely competing for the top prize on Easter Monday.
Warriors topple reigning champions, Nukz Power retain women’s crown
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
A new champion was crowned in the Cook Islands Touch Association men’s competition while Nukz Power retained the women’s title at the finals on Monday.
Island lure lands winning yellowfin tuna for Piniata
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
Katoa Piniata from the Game Fishing Rarotonga charters took out both the heaviest fish and heaviest aggregate cash prizes of $1500 combined at the annual Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Easter Fishing Competition.
Tennis aims to serve up interest
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
As a pathway to increasing the interest of tennis among the younger generation, Tennis Cook Islands, through the support of ANZ Bank, has been hosting school programmes for primary school students in Rarotonga.
GAT, set and going for title
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Touch Association’s open competition final fixtures are complete, with GAT ready to defend their men’s title.
Contenders clash for title
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season unveils its contenders, with each team eyeing the coveted title with fierce determination.
Touch finals set for Easter Monday
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Three finalists have been confirmed for next week’s Cook Islands Touch Association Open Competition showdown.
Apii Avarua and Nukutere College crowned champions in CIFA Schools Competition
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Apii Avarua and Nukutere College were crowned the champions in the annual Cook Islands Football Association schools competition for students in year 7 and 8.
Cook Islands secure narrow victory vs Tonga to end campaign on a high
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands held on to clinch a narrow 1-0 victory against hosts Tonga in a tight final match at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 – Qualifying yesterday.
Cook Islands athletes depart for World Cross Country Championships
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands will have two athletes participating in the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Belgrade, Serbia, Europe this weekend.
Panthers and Eels reign supreme
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
Round two of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition started with a big bang as the Tupapa Panthers found their redemption against the Titikaveka Bulldogs on Friday at Aretere Park.
Adrianna storms to victory at BSP Women’s Triathlon
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held the very popular BSP Women’s Triathlon on Saturday.
Defending champs seek redemption
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
As the titans of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition clash once again, anticipation is at fever pitch for another thrilling weekend of matches.
Last-gasp goal crushes Cooks’ Nations Cup dreams
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A stunning free-kick just minutes from full-time has ensured that Samoa will take their place at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 in June.
Redemption or repeat?: Panthers face off against Bulldogs again
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
In a highly anticipated clash in the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s premier men’s competition this afternoon, Tupapa Panthers are gearing up to face off against Titikaveka Bulldogs at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Annual School Tournament enters fourth week
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Annual School Tournament, held every week, enters its fourth week tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Cooks need win to keep Nations Cup hopes alive
Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands national men’s football side is all focused on getting their OFC Nations Cup Qualifying campaign off to a winning start when they face Samoa tomorrow.
Warriors edge GAT in Touch thriller
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s and women’s preliminary rounds of competition will conclude on Monday with top four teams heading into playoffs to be held on Easter Monday.
Fierce competition anticipated at the annual women’s triathlon event
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is eagerly looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race which will be held this Saturday at the Tikioki Tri Site, starting at 2pm.
