Sports

Cook Islands soar in rugby league

Friday 22 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands men climbed three spots to number 10 in the world in the latest International Rugby League rankings.

League


Cricket maps out ambitious 2024 plans

Thursday 21 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

Following a strong performance in 2023, the Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) is looking to grow the game’s footprint in the country.

Cricket


Matavera-Ngatangiia women blaze a trail in Cook Islands Football

Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

When the annals of Cook Islands football are written, the weekend's events will undeniably claim a chapter of their own.

Football


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.

Sports


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.

Football


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.

Football


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.

Football


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.

Football


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.

Football


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.

Sports


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.

League


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.

Netball


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.

Cricket


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).

Fishing


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.

Sports


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.

Football


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.

Sports


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.

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.

Rugby Union


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.

Netball


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