Sports

Road to Rio clearer for women's sevens team

Friday 27 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Cook Islands women’s 7s “Road to Rio” campaign is clearer now following the release of the pools for the repechage tournament by World Rugby.

Other Sports

Eels, Panthers set for reserve title

Friday 27 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

While the much anticipated premier showdown will have its share of excitement, expect some real fireworks in the reserve grade final tomorrow at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.

League


Weightlifter on regional board

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands’ top female weightlifter Luisa Peters has been elected as one of the three vice-presidents of the Oceania Weightlifting Federation (OWF).

Other Sports


Top battle expected in Te Aito

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports

Now in its fifth year, the Cook Islands premier elite individual canoe race Te Aito is on again this weekend.

Other Sports

Hunter finishes fifth in Molokai Solo

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands top female paddler Serena Hunter overcame grueling conditions at the Kaiwi Channel Solo Oc1 World Championship in Hawaii a fortnight ago to finish fifth in the open women’s race.

Other Sports


TFC set for another mini competition

Thursday 26 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Rain, hail or shine, the newly-formed Track and Field Club (TFC) Rarotonga is committed to continue with its weekly programme.

Other Sports


Junior five-a-side enters R5

Wednesday 25 May 2016 | Published in Football

More junior five-a-side action will take place today at the CIFA complex in Matavera, with the under-8 mix division kicking off at 4.45pm.

Football


Veteran wins 36-hole tournament

Wednesday 25 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports

Veteran golfer Murray McDonald produced two phenomenal rounds of golf to win the 36-hole Air New Zealand tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club on Saturday.

Other Sports


Bears eye U19 league title

Wednesday 25 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Pride will be at stake for the Arorangi Bears when they face Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) domestic competition under-19 final this weekend.

League

Titikaveka leads the charge for netball title

Tuesday 24 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

Arorangi overcame Takuvaine in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition semi-final over the weekend to book its place in the premier showdown against the undefeated Titikaveka.

Netball

CIRU starts Rippa rugby preparation

Tuesday 24 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has started preparing for the Bluesky Rarotonga Primary Schools Rippa Rugby tournament to be held in July.

Other Sports


Age group set for tough tussle

Tuesday 24 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

While all eyes will be on the top grade final at this weekend’s Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) domestic competition showdown, the governing body is putting equal emphasis on the age group matches.

League


Sevens series end on a high

Tuesday 24 May 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

At the end of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, the teams all gathered at Twickenham to celebrate the end of another enthralling season.

Rugby Union


Another Sopoaga making his mark

Monday 23 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports

Ezekiel Sopoaga initially baulked at the thought of heading to Southland to play his rugby.

Other Sports

Eagles and Eels set for showdown

Monday 23 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Ngatangiia Sea Eagles are set for their fourth encounter with Avatiu Nikao Eels this season after a dramatic victory in the Cook Islands Rugby League Association premier semi-final over the weekend.

League


Leagues' 'make it or break it' day

Saturday 21 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

The claws are out and it’s the battle for survival for the two premier teams in the run for the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition title.

League

Cricket challenges Vaka pride

Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Cricket

Vaka pride will be on the line in the highly anticipated “Vaka of Origin” cricket battle, with the first showdown set for the morning of June 11 at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Cricket


Puaikura Just Play festival draws big crowd

Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports

The Just Play monthly village festival held at Raemaru Park on Tuesday drew in a large number of children from the Puaikura district.

Other Sports


Fiji 7s set for consecutive series win

Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

The first round of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series seems like a very, very long time ago.

Rugby Union


Tereora takes mixed handball competition

Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Other Sports

Tereora claimed the Edgewater Resort and Spa Mix Indoor Handball 2016 competition title after a strong finish in the final round on Tuesday night at the Bluesky Sports Arena.

Other Sports

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