Sports
Cook Islands aims to conquer OFC Qualifiers, despite underdog status
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands national men’s football team has landed on Tongan soil with a singular, burning ambition – to conquer the OFC Nations Cup Qualifying stage and progress into the OFC Men’s Nations Cup scheduled for June.
Sea Eagles and Panthers soar
Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles and Tupapa Panthers won their respective premier men’s matches in week one of round two Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition.
Tight battles and try-saving tackles
Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
There are two more games left for this third round of the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition before the teams’ progress to playoffs.
Avatiu FC bows out of OFC Women’s Champions League without a win
Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Hekari United have confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Champions League in the Solomon Islands with an impressive 5-0 victory over Cook Islands’ Avatiu FC in wet conditions in Honiara over the weekend.
Cook Islanders cast line in world’s biggest fishing tourney
Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
In amongst the 2000 fishers in the world’s largest fishing competition in terms of the number of boats participating, the Kubota Classic Billfish Tournament in Whitianga, Aotearoa New Zealand, were Cook Islands very own fishermen Junior Ioapa and Poe Poila from Rarotonga.
Underdogs triumph in Pairs Classics
Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Golf, Sports
Underdogs rose to the occasion and claimed victory in the 2023/24 Rarotonga Golf Club Pairs Classics tournament, which concluded last Saturday at the Nikao golf course.
Rarotonga 13s comp heats up
Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
As the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s season heats up, Victoria Park in Tupapa is set to host another round of thrilling matches this afternoon.
Eels maintain top spot after Round 1 comp
Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels finished round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga League 13s premier men’s competition on top.
Respect the whistle: Refs call for understanding from fans
Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League referees face criticism from fans despite lacking technology and working hard to ensure fair play, and the association is calling for more understanding and potential new referees.
Uini steals the show with wonder goal for Avatiu FC despite second loss
Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Two late goals secured Tafea FC their first win at the OFC Women’s Champions League, overcoming Avatiu FC 4-2 at Lawson Tama Stadium on Tuesday (Cook Islands time).
Future triathletes take centre stage
Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri took place on a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon.
Glassie returns as Cook Islands netball U21 coach
Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands is gearing up to host the Netball Youth World Cup Regional Qualifiers for Oceania and has appointed a new coach to prepare the national side for the tournament to be held in September.
Avatiu FC fall short in OFC Women’s Champions League debut
Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Poor weather on Sunday (Cook Islands time) might have meant that Solomon Islands’ Henderson Eels were made to wait a little longer to make their OFC Women’s Champions League debut than they’d hoped, but their patience was rewarded with a 2-0 win over Avatiu FC in Honiara.
Katuke takes top prize at Mama’s Reef Fishing Competition
Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s Mama’s Reef Fishing Bamboo Rod Competition on Saturday drew a respectable number of 27 enthusiastic women.
Underdogs rise as Sea Eagles shock Eels
Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
In the fifth week of rugby league action, the fields witnessed unexpected shifts and surprises as underdogs rose to the occasion and mighty teams faced humbling defeats.
Defending champs unstoppable
Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands 2024 Mixed Touch Competition has five more weeks of round robin games before the exciting playoffs.
Nukupure Park set for thrilling clashes
Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
As the anticipation builds for the next set of rugby league games today at Nukupure Park, all eyes are on the clash between the Titikaveka Lady Bulldogs and the Arorangi Lady Bears in the senior women’s division.
Bulldogs seek redemption
Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs are looking to bounce back this afternoon against defending champions Arorangi Bears after a heavy defeat to Avatiu Nikao Eels last week.
Rarotonga sailors shine at Nationals, youngsters set for NZ challenge
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports
The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) has had a great start to the year, hitting the ground running with several activities.
Unbeaten GAT and Nukz Power lead
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Team GAT remains undefeated and leads the 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s competition after round two at the National Stadium in Nikao. Nukz Power holds the top spot in the women’s category, mirroring their male counterparts with an unbeaten run and 18 points.
