Sports
Puaikura, Nikao win pre-season titles
Monday 22 August 2016 | Published in Football
THEY CAME, they saw and they conquered.
Clash of titans in football's pre-season final
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
AFTER RAIN marred last week’s 2016 Rarotonga pre-season competition final, organisers are praying for perfect weather today to conclude the tournament before the season starts proper next week.
Unbeaten Eels face tough test
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
AVATIU Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition faces a major test today when the side hosts Tupapa Panthers in the feature match of the round.
Bell rings for boxing's second Fight Night
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
BOXING Cook Islands will be holding its second Fight Night of the year on Thursday next week starting at 6.30pm.
Footy's weird and wonderful
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in League
THERE WERE some breathtaking moments in Round 23 and there are bound to be more in Round 24 but what are the craziest things the NRL’s top players have seen on a footy field?
Going mufti for badminton
Friday 19 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
WITH THE Bluesky Sports Arena closed due to suspected asbestos contamination from the scorched buildings at Tereora College, badminton enthusiasts are using the opportunity to fundraise for the development team heading to New Zealand.
Rutaki village festival success
Friday 19 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
THE JUST Play village festival that was hosted by Rutaki attracted 62 children who participated in a variety of sporting activities on Tuesday afternoon.
Big trial for U20 hopefuls
Friday 19 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
COOK ISLANDS Rugby Union head coach Stan Wright will be using the Arorangi Cowboys versus Titikaveka Bulls Under-19 match this afternoon as a trial for the national Under-20 team.
Pack key to Wallabies' chances of upset
Friday 19 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
AUSTRALIA'S chance to put the All Blacks under pressure and give themselves a good chance in this first Bledisloe Cup test goes back to the fundamentals of the game. They won't win unless there is a significant improvement up front.
Aquafest set for kite action
Thursday 18 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
Around 100 kites will take to the sky next Monday when kitesurfers from as far away as Brazil and Spain arrive in Aitutaki to launch five days of watersports competition.
Ready to show the Wright way
Thursday 18 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
There is no lack of talent in rugby in the Cook Islands, but it’s the mindset of these talented players that needs to change.
Wet weather fails to deter keen golfers
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
TORRENTIAL rain, flooded fairways and casual water on the greens could not deter the 84 players who fronted for the first round of the annual Palm Grove three day sponsored tournament.
Kukis make most of their Rio visit
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Remaining members of Team Cook Islands at the Olympic Games in Brazil are using the opportunity to explore Rio de Janeiro before returning home next week.
CIRU finalises Wright's visit
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has finalised the programme of national head coach Stan Wright who will hold a series of sessions with local players this week. Wright, who will be coaching the senior and under-20 fifteens teams, was scheduled to arrive here late last night.
Hansen positive on SBW injury
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says a season-ending injury for Sonny Bill Williams (pictured) will at least give the multi-talented code-hopper's body a chance to recharge.
Movie fundraiser to aid netball team
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
NETBALL Cook Islands is holding a movie night fundraiser this Friday at the Empire Cinema to help with the team’s preparation for the Oceania qualifiers in the 2017 World Youth Netball Championship to be held in Botswana, Africa.
Quiz night to help bodybuilders
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Published in Other Sports
TWELVE Cook Islanders will represent their country at this year’s South Pacific Bodybuilding competition to be held at Papeete in Tahiti next month.
Bid to bring Rio athletes home
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
COOK ISLANDS Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is trying to get the Team Cook Islands athletes at the Rio Olympic Games home to provide the local community with an opportunity to meet them.
Team Kuki's Olympics campaign ends
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands athletes at the Rio Olympic Games have finished their competitions almost a week before the event officially ends, this weekend.
Intense battle for top four place
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The second round of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s 2016 season came alive under dull conditions with some intense matches in round seven over the weekend.
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