Sports

Basketball young-stars head off to Australia

Friday 2 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Rising basketball stars Te Manava Syme-Buchanan and Leilani Vano are representing the country in the inaugural Pacific Youth Leaders (PYL) Basketball Camp in Australia.

Other Sports


Action is hotting up at business end of the netball season

Friday 2 September 2016 | Published in Netball

It’s now or never for Rising Stars Netball Championships title hopefuls as the final round of games looms tomorrow with results determining the top four teams for the do-or-die semifinals round.

Netball


All Blacks are beatable, says Bok great

Friday 2 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

Former South African captain Jean de Villiers (pictured left) says the Springboks remain the one team that can beat the All Blacks.

Rugby Union


Big boost as Sopoaga brothers are set to unite

Thursday 1 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

LIMA SOPOAGA has notched up some special milestones in recent years.

Rugby Union


Masters season is off to good start

Thursday 1 September 2016 | Published in League

IT WAS an awesome turnout of Rugby League Masters players last week in Ngatangiia.

League


Youth coaching courses for upcoming football mentors

Thursday 1 September 2016 | Published in Football

EIGHTEEN football coaches in Rarotonga took part in a FIFA Youth Coaching course last week, facilitated by FIFA instructor Giovani Fernandes at the Cook Islands Football Association Complex in Matavera.

Football


Young guns flying off to NZ

Thursday 1 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

THE NATIONAL team that will be competing in the NZCT AIMS Games International Sporting Championships left the country for New Zealand early yesterday.

Other Sports


2017 NRL player transfers

Thursday 1 September 2016 | Published in League

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

League

Veteran overcomes hand injury to win three-day tourney

Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports

A CRUSHED thumb in his car door was no deterrent for Pape Aviu in winning the veteran’s section of the Palm Grove sponsored three day tournament played over three consecutive weekends.

Other Sports


Big clashes ahead in round two of football

Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Football

The Rarotonga Round Cup Football Competition will continue today with the Prime Foods Under 8 and 11 mixed and the Hori Signs U17 men’s division matches.

Football

Defending champs to start with bye

Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

THE COOK ISLANDS Cricket Association will begin its 2016 season on Saturday.

Cricket

All Blacks aren't the bad guys

Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

THE ALL Blacks should hang their heads in shame.

Rugby Union


Former Wellington coach guides Cooks U20

Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports

MATT Calcott was looking forward to spending more time with his young family before a call out of the blue led him to accept a stint as head coach of the Cook Islands Under-20 football team.

Other Sports


Dubai side set for Sevens in Heaven

Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Cook Islands International Sevens build-up is gaining momentum with another new team confirming their participation in the annual tournament to be held in November.

Other Sports

Kuki teens impress in NZ

Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

NORTH Canterbury-based Rangiora High School is impressed with the performance of the Cook Islands youngsters who are under rugby scholarships with them.

Rugby Union


Determined Sokattak give Puaikura a shock

Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Football

PRESEASON tournament winner Puaikura failed to make a winning start to their Rarotonga Round Cup Championship campaign after a stalemate in their opening Van’s Limited premier men’s division match last week.

Football

Eels, Reds through to semis

Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

DESPITE a rough season with some disappointing performances, defending champions Takuvaine Reds has made it through to the semi-finals of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition.

Rugby Union


All Blacks out to continue Bledisloe reign

Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

JUST as George Gregan shouted "four more years, boys" as the Wallabies side knocked New Zealand out of the 2003 World Cup, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has declared he does not plan to lose grip of the Bledisloe Cup until he steps away at the end of 2019.

Rugby Union


Second Fight Night is hailed a major success

Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

THE SECOND Fight Night of the year at Banana Court on Thursday was hailed a success with Boxing Cook Islands now looking at hosting another one next month. A total of six bouts took place, including the first female exhibition bout and the Masters exhibition bout, which featured the energetic Minister of Sports Albert Nicholas.

Other Sports


Avatiu is ready to take on Takuvaine

Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

The 2016 Round Cup Football Competition will continue today with teams set to play their opening matches of the season.

Rugby Union

« Previous  1    275  276  277  278  279  280  281  282  283    490  Next »