Sports

Sopoaga stars in Highlanders win

Monday 7 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Lima Sopoaga played a pivotal role to get defending Super Rugby champions Highlanders back on track after a win over Hurricanes in Dunedin over the weekend.

Rugby Union


Fiji strike gold in Vegas 7s

Monday 7 March 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

Fiji came from 15-0 behind at half-time to win the HSBC USA Sevens Cup final in sensational fashion, beating Australia 21-15 in round five of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Rugby Union

Bulldogs sink teeth into Panthers

Monday 7 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

It seemed the domestic rugby league final had come earlier in the opening round of the competition after a spectacular show from giants Titikaveka Bulldogs and Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.

League


Golf and much more as season opens in earnest

Saturday 5 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

There will be more than just golf during the season-opening stableford event at the Rarotonga Golf Club today.

Other Sports

Bears explain their no-show

Saturday 5 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Finance was not the reason behind Arorangi Bears’ decision to forfeit their premier match against Aitutaki Sharks in round four rugby league clash last week Friday.

League

Just Play celebrates women's special day

Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports

The Just Play programme will clebrate the International Women’s Day which will be commemorated around the world on the coming Tuesday, in a unique way.

Other Sports


Dogs have their day in NRL clash

Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in League

It was meant to be a new dawn for Manly, but instead a slimmed-down Canterbury showed they would again be a force under Des Hasler in 2016.

League


Mixed touch brings exciting matches

Friday 4 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

The final round of pool matches in the mixed touch resulted into another competitive show as teams battled for top spots under slippery conditions at Nikao Field on Wednesday afternoon.

Touch Rugby


Golf season tees off with major tournament

Friday 4 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Rarotonga Golf Club course will be buzzing with excitement tomorrow for the season opening Steinlager Open.

Other Sports

Hunt starts for new cricket chief

Friday 4 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

After about six and a half years at the helm of Cook Islands Cricket, chief executive officer Alister Stevic is set to step down.

Cricket


Three win sports training scholarships

Thursday 3 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Three aspiring young sportsmen have been awarded a one year scholarship with the Celebration Lions Sports Academy in Christchurch to study a Certificate in Sports Training.

Other Sports

Just Play out to become a bigger force

Thursday 3 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports

The award-winning OFC Just Play programme is looking forward to progressing social development in the Pacific even further following the successful conclusion of the annual Just Play project managers meeting in Auckland last week.

Other Sports


League set for close tussles

Thursday 3 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

Exciting matches are set for round five of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition this weekend.

League

Former star Hodges picks his top players

Thursday 3 March 2016 | Published in League

Every year in the NRL we see young players burst onto the scene and stars of the game take their performances to new heights. Here are the six players I believe will have a major impact on the Telstra Premiership in 2016.

League


Business House golf ends on a high

Wednesday 2 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The 2016 Business House Golf competition ended on a high at Rarotonga Golf Club last week with three teams winning bigtime in the annual weekly meet.

Other Sports


Germinators show unstoppable form

Wednesday 2 March 2016 | Published in Touch Rugby

Germinators once again proved the team to beat in the Cook Islands Touch 2016 season with yet another win at the Nikao Field on Monday.

Touch Rugby


Woodger and The 2 of Us win triathlon

Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Twenty three women competed in the 11th edition of the annual Women’s Triathlon competition sponsored by Bank of the South Pacific over the weekend.

Other Sports


Howard victorious

Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Top local golfer William (Willie) Howard shot a magnificent 11 under to win his first title at the Holiday Inn Rotorua Open in New Zealand over the weekend.

Other Sports


CIFA backs new FIFA boss

Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Football

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has thrown its support behind newly-elected FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Football

Moeroa eyes Eels jumper

Tuesday 1 March 2016 | Published in Other Sports

Highly-rated Eels youngster Tepai Moeroa is shaping up for a breakout season and says he will be looking to claim Parramatta’s No.13 jersey as his own – with a Blues jersey next.

Other Sports

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