Sports
Holly's high way to success
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
HOLLY Takurua knows too well the journey to success because for the past 16 years, she has been riding her way to it.
All Blacks v Argentina - key facts
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
THE ALL Blacks have played Argentina 22 times, with 21 wins to the All Blacks and one draw. The most recent test was the Pool Play test at Rugby World Cup 2015, which the All Blacks won 26-16.
Crotty back for Pumas clash
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
ALL BLACKS coach Steve Hansen has made just one change to his side's starting line up to face Argentina.
Round five mixed volleyball tonight
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE SECOND Mixed Social Volleyball League is gaining momentum after the competition resumed a week ago.
Smaller turnout for first round of golf
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Published in Other Sports
ONLY 78 players fronted for the first qualifying round of the club match play championships at the Rarotonga Golf Club course over the weekend.
Junior footballers gain momentum
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Published in Football
THE AGE group teams will kick off the third round of the Round Cup Championship today at the CIFA Complex and Takitumu School grounds, starting at 4pm.
Hunting that historic goal
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
THE COOK ISLANDS under-20 football side’s hopes of scoring their maiden goal in their first-ever OFC U20 Championship now lie in their final group match against Tahiti this Friday.
Youthful Sokattak lineup riding high after massive win
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Football
DESPITE the wet and muddy conditions at the infamous Swamp in Avatiu, Nikao Sokattak wasted no time and got down to business in round two of the Vans premier men’s clash over the weekend.
Weather washes out the cricket
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
WET WEATHER marred the opening round of the Cook Islands Cricket weekly competition over the weekend.
Lack of thinking worries Wright
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
COOK ISLANDS RUGBY Union head coach Stan Wright is pleased with the commitment and attitude of the local players towards the game. But he is concerned with the level of understanding of rugby union, especially in the age-group level.
Tietjens, the quiet master, quits
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Sir Gordon Tietjens has finally called time as head coach of the All Blacks Sevens team after 22 years in charge.
Legacy of success hard to beat
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Arguably New Zealand’s most successful coach Gordon Tietjens, Titch as he is known, is the coach with the golden touch.
Cooks U20s trouble the Kiwis in opener
Monday 5 September 2016 | Published in Football
Cook Islands put on a spirited performance and went down fighting against hot favourites New Zealand in the opening match of the OFC U20 Championship in Vanuatu.
In-form Panthers down Cowboys
Monday 5 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers will be hoping their recent surge in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition will push them through to the end.
Avatiu to host impressive Nikao Sokattak lineup
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Published in Football
AN EXCITING clash between Avatiu and Nikao Sokattak looms in the Rarotonga Round Cup Van’s premier men’s competition this weekend.
Referees get geared up ahead of finals
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE COOK ISLANDS Rugby Referees Association received a timely boost ahead of the final rounds of Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Do-or-die battles for top spots
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
RUGBY union fans are set for an exciting round of match today in the final round of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Sailing club launches Optimist fleet
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
THE RAROTONGA Sailing Club launched its fibreglass Optimist fleet with their sponsors in Muri last week.
Stellar year makes Barrett one of NZ's top-earners
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
BY DELAYING his run with the same precision timing with which he hits the line and arcs past flailing defenders, Beauden Barrett has no doubt become one of the best paid players in the country.
Under 20s ready for historic matches
Friday 2 September 2016 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Under-20 football side is set for the historic debut in the OFC U20 Championship at Luganville Soccer City Stadium in Santo, Vanuatu today.
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