Sports
Cook Islands Squash team scores ‘valuable experience’ at Worlds
Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Squash
Cook Islands players gained valuable experience at the 2023 World Squash Federation Men’s World Team Championship, which concluded over the weekend in Tauranga, New Zealand.
Ibrom takes charge as Cook Islands men’s football coach
Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has appointed Jess Ibrom, the current academy director, as the new head coach for the Cook Islands men’s team.
Tupapa, Matavera claim knockout titles
Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the spectators and players arrived at CIFA Complex, the air crackled with raw, infectious excitement. Football enthusiasts from every corner congregated, their collective anticipation palpable, bracing for a thrilling day of championship-deciding duels on Saturday.
Clash of titans in football finale
Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Exciting matches are set to take place in the Cook Islands Football Association Knockout Cup finals today.
Titikaveka tide takes over grassroots finals
Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Although Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) staff were skeptical of the weather forecast on Wednesday ahead of the grassroots knock finals at the CIFA complex, a tide of electric blue washed over the complex as parents and supporters of the Titikaveka Teams, turned out in force to cheer on their young prodigies.
Tereora College and CIFA forge community spirit through football
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tereora College, in conjunction with the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), orchestrated a football festival of epic proportions this week.
Competitive and social touch rugby beckons on Boxing Day
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association has confirmed that its annual Vodafone Boxing Day Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament will be held on December 26 at the Ngatangiia field.
Piakura ready to put his best foot forward
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Rising Broncos forward Brendan Piakura has insisted there are no sure bets when it comes to starting positions, as he puts his ‘best foot forward’ to fill the shoes left by now former Bronco and Queensland hardman Kurt Capewell, during a sweltering start to preseason.
Netball in Paradise hailed a success
Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The 2023 BSP Netball in Paradise competition ended on a high note, with Netball Cook Islands declaring the games highly competitive.
New champions crowned
Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Nikao Black Wolves and Turangi Young Guns won the men’s and women’s Rarotonga T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup at Nikao Field and Turangi Oval on Saturday.
Shark chase adds drama to Marsters’ winning catch in final fishing comp
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
Despite the rough weather conditions, fishermen set out to sea early Saturday morning for the last fishing competition of the year, the CITC Liquor Corona fishing competition, held in partnership with the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC).
Cook Islands makes debut at World Squash Championship
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Squash
The Cook Islands Squash team made their debut at the World Squash Federation Men’s World Team Championship in Tauranga, New Zealand, along with two other teams.
A weekend of stunning semi-final football
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an exciting display of football, this past Saturday served up a smorgasbord of semi-final matches that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
Connolly joins swimmers at Bond University
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands golden girl swimmer Lanihei Connolly is part of a group of swimmers who have been accepted at the Bull Sharks as the first cohort of the World Aquatics Training Centre established at Bond University in Australia.
Cook Islands, Fiji female referees create history at Pacific Games
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands women made history at the Pacific Games.
‘My word is my honour and I seal things with a handshake’
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Gilbert Enoka has a long history of success as a mental skills coach with Aotearoa New Zealand’s corporate and sporting elite, and has great pride in his Cook Islands heritage.
WAKA makes third time the charm in Rarotonga
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
WAKA netball team from Australia won the 2023 Netball in Paradise mixed division.
T20 cricket showdown
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup men’s final, while Muri Creeps will be aiming for a third consecutive title in the women’s division today.
Football braces for semifinal showdown
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Thrilling semifinals are set for the 2023 Championship at Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA and Takitumu School Grounds today.
I still wake up thinking about it: Foster on All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup loss
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Rugby Union, Sports
The sting of the Rugby World Cup final loss, over a month ago, still lingers for former All Blacks coach Ian Foster as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
