Sports
Marsters, Lindsay among names mentioned for CISNOC top job
Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has received a number of expressions of interest and applications for the Secretary General’s role, says organisation president Hugh Graham.
Rugby league thrills at Raemaru Park
Monday 26 February 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Excitement filled Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday as rugby league fans throughout Rarotonga gathered to witness a thrilling display of talent. Solomone Taukei reports.
007 takes lead in Touch Mixed Comp
Monday 26 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association mixed category competition on Wednesday was fast, full of dives and drop balls for some teams as defending champions 007 emerged as strong contenders to retain their title.
League’s derby day double header
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi’s Raemaru Park will be a hive of activity this afternoon when it hosts the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition’s first double header.
Super Slam swings into action
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Weather permitting, the 2024 Rarotonga Super Slam Competition’s first round will start today.
Tupapa bows out with 3-2 win
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC pulled off a hard-fought 3-2 victory at the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifying to deny Veitongo FC a qualification spot.
Badminton U17 team wins silver
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Cook Islands U17 team won silver at the 2024 VICTOR Oceania Championships U17 Invitational Team Challenge in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Cooks boxer takes another jab at Paris Olympics qualifying dream
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Boxing, Sports
Cook Islands will be represented in Italy next month as Māori light middleweight boxer Tawhiri Toheriri takes a second shot at securing his spot to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics this July and August.
Nukz Power makes convincing win
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Nukz Power played FBI with a convincing win of 12 – 1 at the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition at the National Stadium.
Kids get a go at triathlon event
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association Is looking forward to their next big event, the Paradise Supplies Kids’ Triathlon which is to be held on Saturday 24th February 2024.
Cooks swimmers achieve five new records
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands swimmers have done extremely well at the 2024 World Aquatics Championship, in Doha, Qatar, Saudi Arabia having achieved five new Cook Islands records out of seven events, and personal bests.
Bulldogs’ stunning win throws league competition ‘wide open’
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs’ surprise victory over former champions Tupapa Panthers in the second week of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition has ‘thrown the competition wide-open’, says CIRL president Charles Carlson.
Harmon stars with seven goals as Tupapa Maraerenga FC Thrash Vaiala Tonga SC
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC have secured an important 14-0 win in a fiery encounter against a Vaiala Tonga SC that saw four players sent off at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa yesterday.
Buckley Jr reels in back-to-back wins at Gordon Murray Memorial
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Other Sports, Sports
Seasoned fisherman Buckley Buckley Jr, the champion of last year’s Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Competition, has done it again, taking out this year’s trophy as well.
Love, laughter and tries on Valentine’s Day
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The mixed touch rugby teams on game three of the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition turned up on Wednesday last week, featuring a mix of fun, love, and laughter.
Defending champs suffer second defeat
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels made a flying start to the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition, defeating the defending champions on Saturday.
Tupapa Maraerenga FC lose opener
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Vaivase-Tai FC have powered their way past Tupapa Maraerenga FC in the opening match of the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifying in Tonga, scoring four unanswered goals to give them the perfect start in qualifying group.
Eels eyeing strong start
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
After claiming the League Nines in Paradise title last month, the Avatiu Nikao Eels are eyeing a positive start to their Cook Islands Rugby League 13s campaign when they take on arch rivals Arorangi Bears this afternoon.
Bulldogs bite back! Bulldogs bounce back with upset victory over Panthers
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs made a strong comeback in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition yesterday, beating giants Tupapa Panthers 38-30 at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Rugby league matches still on
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has confirmed that today and tomorrow's domestic 13s competition matches will continue.
