Sports
Local sailors off to Rio
Monday 14 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It is dream come true for the Cook Islands sailors Teau McKenzie (Laser Radial) and Taua Henry (Laser) who have qualified to the 2016 Olympic Games.
Thrilling battle in football's knockout
Monday 14 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga is a win away from making a clean sweep in the premier men’s domestic football competition.
South Africa wins sevens title
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
South Africa beat Argentina to lift the inaugural HSBC Cape Town Sevens and a third successive Cup victory on home soil, having won the 2013 and 2014 Port Elizabeth Sevens.
Fishing for kids
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A perfect start to the school holiday has been planned by Cook Islands Trading Corporation and Coca Cola.
Titikaveka, Nikao in football knockout
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
An exciting battle looms in the Cook Islands Football premier men’s knockout semi-final today at the CIFA complex.
Kuki sailors eye Olympics spot
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
With a spot in the 2016 Olympic Games up for grab, two Cook Islanders are keen to make the most of the opportunity at the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne, Australia.
Timely boost for women's rugby 7s
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) can breathe a sigh of relief following the announcement by World Rugby that the final qualifying tournament for the Rio Olympic Games will be held in June.
Masters league 'slow and steady'
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
They say slow and steady wins the race.
Festive fun at Boxing Day touch
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Published in Sports
After a successful year of international and regional achievements for Cook Islands touch rugby players – the annual Boxing Day Touch Tournament on December 26 will be a festive family affair with much to celebrate. Registrations for the highly popular family-oriented touch rugby day, now in its 23rd year of running, are now open. The tournament will include a division for the more social players in the social mixed division, while those die-hard serious touch players can display their skills in the mixed open division. At this stage, the Cook Islands Touch Rugby Association are planning a 16-team tournament and teams planning to be part of this action-packed day of touch rugby are encouraged to contact Daphne Brown on 54171 to avoid the disappointment of missing out. The fun day-long tournament is a great way for family groups to bond and burn off the Christmas umukai. For sports teams such as the rugby league clubs preparing for the New Year Bluesky 9s Tournament, it’s also an opportunity to dust off the cobwebs and for groups of friends and work colleagues it’s simply a chance to enjoy a social day out. As the tournament is right in the middle of the festive season, teams are encouraged to get funky with their team uniform and dress up for a great social day out. Registrations are $120 per team and all teams must provide a referee. Fantastic prizes from touch rugby sponsors are up for grabs for the top teams and a whole day of skilful action is on the cards for all. Touch rugby successes in 2015 include a World Cup medal where the over 30 men’s team won bronze, and a raft of medals from the Pacific Games in PNG, will be celebrated at the touch rugby carnival with some of the stars from both events sure to shine on the field. This year’s tournament will be held at Aretere Park, commonly known at the Avatiu Swamp, with games kicking off at 9am on December 26. The tournament also marks the end of the year-long celebration marking 50 years of self-government, so gather up the family, church group or your mates and get along to the Swamp for the Boxing Day tournament. Anyone keen to be part of the tournament and to take up the whistle to officiate games, should call Edith Nicholas on 50130. - MW/Mana Media
Underdogs put pride on the line
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Puaikura’s pride hinges on its women’s side in the season ending Cook Islands Football Association knockout tournament.
NZ 7s ready for South Africa
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
No matter how well you prepare for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, sometimes a tournament will throw up a few unexpected road blocks.
Youngsters do well at NZ athletics meet
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Team Cook Island has put on an impressive show at the 2015 New Zealand Secondary Athletics Championships in Timaru, New Zealand over the weekend.
Bluesky league 9s countdown begins
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
New Year celebrations on Rarotonga will be sporty, with the highly-anticipated Bluesky club league 9s tournament set to ring in 2016 in a fast and furious fashion.
Juniors contest football semis
Wednesday 9 December 2015 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football knockout competition resumes today with the semi-finals in the age group grades.
So close, yet so far for Raro girls
Wednesday 9 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
It may have looked like a wrong throw of the dice, but Luciana Matenga’s positional change in the Netball in Paradise tournament showdown yesterday almost paid off for the Raro girls.
Auckland Nines release jerseys
Wednesday 9 December 2015 | Published in Other Sports
All 16 NRL clubs have unveiled their jerseys for the Auckland Nines ahead of their return to Eden Park next February.
Triathletes honour fallen member
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
A group of triathletes held a memorial cycling competition over the weekend.
Tennis programme a success in schools
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Tennis Cook Islands is pleased with the progress made by its development programme at various primary schools this year.
Pride goes on the line at Netball in Paradise
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Published in Netball
Its finals time in the Netball in Paradise tournament today with the first game starting at 11am.
Takuvaine set for title defence
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Takuvaine is known for springing into life in the latter stage of the domestic football competition and this year is no different.
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