Sports
Squash build-up
Tuesday 28 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The 2015 Cook Islands Games squash competition was a perfect build-up for the local players preparing for the Sue Masters International Open starting this Saturday.
Beddoes eyes Olympics berth
Tuesday 28 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Middle distance runner Alex Beddoes is one of the leading Cook Islands athletes gunning to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on merit.
Dream debut for Sopoaga
Monday 27 July 2015 | Published in League
It was a dream debut for Lima Sopoaga, who played an instrumental role in the All Blacks’ pulsating win against South Africa in the Rugby Championship match over the weekend.
Sevens start preparation for Oceania meet
Monday 27 July 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens side will start its preparation for the Oceania 7s tournament which will be held in November this year.
Win and a loss for youngsters
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
There were tackles flying in from all directions when the touring Queen Elizabeth Grammar Schools (QEGS) from the UK played Cook Islands age group teams on Thursday.
Former Kuki joins Super League giants
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Published in League
Former Cook Islands rugby league sensation Dominque Peyroux has joined the Super League giants St Helens on a two-year contract.
CIFA sets ambitious goal
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands football side has set an ambitious goal of winning the first stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Tonga later in the year.
Hectic weekend for Sopoaga family
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It is a busy weekend for the sports fanatic Sopoaga family in New Zealand.
Reds run hot at Avatiu
Friday 24 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
If the action at Avatiu Field ever becomes tedious, you can always spend time watching the occasional aircraft passing overhead on its way to Rarotonga International Airport.
Sopoaga set for All Blacks debut
Friday 24 July 2015 | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) hopes when Lima Sopoaga makes his debut in the All Blacks jumper early tomorrow, there will be hundreds in this country who will seek inspiration from their hero’s achievement.
Parker's link to CIFA in spotlight
Thursday 23 July 2015 | Published in Football
Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) disciplinary committee chairman Allen Parker’s association with the Cook Island Football Association (CIFA) remains murky.
Athletes thanked with special dinner
Thursday 23 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Team Cook Islands members were treated to a thanksgiving dinner by the Cook Islands Government at the Rarotonga Bowling Club last night.
Youngsters to battle touring party
Thursday 23 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The touring Queen Elizabeth Grammar Schools (QEGS) from England will be hoping to improve on their record when they take on the Cook Islands this afternoon at Avatiu Field.
Kukis face World Cup test
Wednesday 22 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League is monitoring players who are playing in the top rugby league competition in Australia and England for the World Cup qualifiers.
Clash of the Titans at Avatiu
Wednesday 22 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It will be the clash of the Titans’ affair in The Bond Store match of the week in the Rarotonga Club 15s Senior A competition this afternoon at the Avatiu Field.
Vaka races off till next week
Wednesday 22 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The V6 and V3 mixed vaka races which were to be held this afternoon have been postponed to Wednesday next week.
Puaikura takes early lead in CI Games
Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Puaikura has taken an early lead in the Cook Islands Games 2015 following a dominant performance in the badminton competition.
Soccer story a disappointment
Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Published in Football
Dear Editor, It was very disappointing to read on the back page of the Cook Island News on July 18 with the headline ‘Bronze medal relief for poor performing sport’.
It's festival fun time!
Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Celebrate the Cook Islands’ 50 years anniversary at the hugely popular Just Play Village Festival with exciting fun activities at Victoria Park in Tupapa on Thursday from 10.30am to 12 noon.
Rugby keen to keep on schedule
Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The busy 2015 The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition season has forced the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) to hold mid-week games.
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