Sports

CI rugby mourning passing of Lauaki

Monday 13 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The rugby fraternity in the Cook Islands and around the globe is mourning the loss of former All Black Sione Lauaki, aged 35.

Rugby Union


Chiefs dedicate win to Lauaki

Monday 13 February 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

An inspired Chiefs side has dedicated its Brisbane Global Tens triumph to the memory of former All Blacks and Chiefs loose forward Sione Lauaki.

Rugby Union


Touch heads into round four

Monday 13 February 2017 | Published in Touch Rugby

The postponed Bluesky Mixed Touch Competition matches will be played on Wednesday at Nikao Field.

Touch Rugby

Sea Eagles ready for huge battle

Saturday 11 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Despite a flying start to their 2017 rugby league campaign, the mighty Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles remain rooted to the ground as they prepare to take another “humble” approach this weekend.

League


Three sports for Beach Games

Saturday 11 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Three sports will feature in the inaugural Beach Games that will be held next week at the Beach Volleyball Courts in Nikao.

Other Sports


Cricketers wait for sunnier days

Saturday 11 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

Until the weather clears up, the remaining leg of the 21South Group Vaka of Origin II Twenty20 cricket series will remain suspended.

Cricket

Indigenous All Stars win big

Saturday 11 February 2017 | Published in League

A first-quarter points-scoring blitz has propelled the Indigenous All Stars to a thoroughly deserved 34-8 win over their World All Stars counterparts.

League


Champion Eels set for opener

Friday 10 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels get into action this weekend in their opening match of the 2017 domestic rugby league competition.

League


Moeroa eyes double dream

Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in League

TEPAI Moeroa is ready to pick up a shot put again in pursuit of Olympic gold, but not before recommitting to Parramatta’s rebuild for another few seasons.

League


Excitement building as Classic moves into semis

Friday 10 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

An exciting round of matches was held in the top eight quarter-final battle in the Classic Pairs tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao last week.

Other Sports


Unforgettable battle of a legend

Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Joost van der Westhuizen’s death marked the passing of a rugby icon but, apart from his rugby exploits, he won renewed respect for his fight against Motor Neuron Disease (MND).

Rugby Union


Raro mothers in Fittest Mum comp

Thursday 9 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Tumuora Crossfit is sending a seven-member team to compete in the Fittest Mum 2017 competition in Parakai, New Zealand, tomorrow (CI time).

Other Sports


Sea Eagles' monster raffle

Thursday 9 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Tumuora Crossfit is sending a seven-member team to compete in the Fittest Mum 2017 competition in Parakai, New Zealand, tomorrow (CI time).

Other Sports


New champs in Tropical Tango

Thursday 9 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

New teams were crowned winners in the 2017 Tropical Tango Throwdown competition which was held last week.

Other Sports


NRL's transfer list for 2017

Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in League

All the confirmed player moves and retirements for the Telstra Premiership ahead of the 2017 NRL season.

League


Cricket set for big last day

Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

The torrential rain over the weekend has done no damage to the Turangi Field which is in perfect shape to host the final leg of the 21South Group Vaka of Origin II Twenty20 cricket series this Saturday.

Cricket


Nukz powering through with Touch victories

Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

Defending women’s champions Nukz Power remain a force to reckon with in the Bluesky Touch Open competition after round three games on Monday at Nikao Field.

Touch Rugby

CIRU pays tribute to Springbok rugby legend

Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands Rugby Union has joined the rest of the world to pay tribute to former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen who died aged 45 earlier this week.

Rugby Union


Big welcome home for champions

Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Football

Emotions were in high supply at the Rarotonga International Airport as the successful Puaikura FC men’s team walked out of the arrivals gate on Saturday afternoon.

Football


Holmes signs up for extension with Cronulla

Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in League

Young gun Valentine Holmes has signed a contract-extension that will see him remain at the Sharks through until at least the end of the 2019 season.

League


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