Sports
Tupapa Just Play festival to highlight NCD dangers
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) will be the talk of the hour next Tuesday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at the Just Play Village Festival in Tupapa.
'It's warfare' says Top Eel
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
In a repeat of last year’s rugby league showdown, Avatiu Nikao Eels will today host Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles in probably the most anticipated match of the 2017 season.
Chiefs drought ends with 24-15 win
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
THE Chiefs have broken a three-year Super Rugby drought against the Highlanders, opening their 2017 campaign with an unlikely 24-15 victory.
Want to be a whistle blower? Then join the referees panel
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Ahead of a busy 2017 football calendar, the Cook Islands Football Association is now opening doors to anyone who is interested in joining its referees department.
Youngsters all in step to take on gymnastics
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Gymnastics Federation has intensified their effort to spread the gospel of the sport at the grassroots level in Rarotonga.
League eyes juniors' comp
Friday 24 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
In a bid to foster the development of rugby league at the lower age group level, the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) is planning to organise a juniors’ tournament.
Blues crush Rebels in Super opener
Friday 24 February 2017 | Published in Sports
Keeping a lid on hype might be Tana Umaga’s biggest challenge after his Blues team opened the Super Rugby season with a performance befitting the competition’s “boom, boom” slogan. The Melbourne Rebels were certainly left stunned by the 56-18 pounding.
Mission Kone on for Puaikura
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Published in Football
After two flights and a long-drive out to their destination, Rarotonga club champions Puaikura FC have finally arrived in Kone, New Caledonia, for the OFC Champions League Group Stage tournament from February 25 to March 5.
Taia to lose his hair for charity
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Former Cook Islands rugby league skipper Zeb Taia will this weekend shave his hair off as part of the World’s Greatest Shave initiative in support of Cad’s Cause and the Leukaemia Foundation.
Handballers start beach comp
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Raro tours made a losing start to their campaign in the opening round of the Edgewater Resort and Spa Mixed Beach Handball Games 2017 on Tuesday.
Corporate event to help development
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands Canoeing Association is holding its first annual Corporate Oe Vaka fundraiser to support the development of canoeing and kayak in the schools both here on Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Race for second spot intensifies
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
The race for the second place in the Bluesky Touch Open men’s competition is intensifying following an epic battle in this week’s round of games at Nikao Field.
Eagles stunned, Panthers win at home
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles had to come from behind to salvage a point in their battle against Arorangi Bears over the weekend.
Country women make history
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in Cricket
A determined Varo Media Country women’s team made history after winning the 21South Group Vaka of Origin Twenty20 II series on Saturday.
Taia signs with Super League club
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in League
St Helens have signed back-row Zeb Taia on a deal until 2019 from NRL side Gold Coast Titans, allowing second-row Joe Greenwood to move in the opposite direction.
Town clinch cricket series win
Monday 20 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
There was an air of optimism among Varo Media Country fans ahead of the 21SouthGroup Vaka of Origin Twenty20 Series II final at Turangi Field over the weekend.
Lauaki laid to rest after church service
Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Former All Black, brother, son and father Sione Lauaki was farewelled by about 1500 people at Unlimited Church in West Auckland on Friday last week.
Teachers boost success of Just Play
Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Other Sports
Fifteen teachers from schools on Rarotonga have joined the Just Play programme following a facilitator’s course this week.
Scorpions seem a top Touch bet
Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Touch Rugby
A steady and controlled Southcoast Scorpions emerged the team to watch out for this season in the Bluesky Mixed Touch Competition held on Wednesday last week at Nikao Field.
Scorpions seem a top Touch bet
Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Touch Rugby
A steady and controlled Southcoast Scorpions emerged the team to watch out for this season in the Bluesky Mixed Touch Competition held on Wednesday last week at Nikao Field.
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