Sports
A reel deal: Participants get hooked on fun at Annual Reef Fishing Competition
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Fishing, Sports, Weekend
Despite unfavourable weather conditions, 74 participants took part in the popular Mama Reef Annual Bamboo Rod Fishing Competition held a week ago on Saturday, October 21.
Young and experienced players shine in round 12 football
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The latest round of football matches saw exhilarating games across various age groups. Young and experienced players alike demonstrated their skills on the field, creating memorable moments for both the teams and the spectators.
Mother and daughter head to Pacific Games
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Not many parents get to compete alongside their children at an international tournament, but for Julieanne Westrupp, it is a privilege to have her 15- year- old daughter Tashi Kopu joining her to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Cook Islands claims third place
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands netball team clinched a last-minute winner against Canada on Friday night to secure third place in their final match at the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore.
Tupapa Young Rookies face Redbacks
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The high flying Tupapa Young Rookies will face the Arorangi Redbacks at Raemaru Park in round six men’s cricket competition.
Rarotonga football season heats up with nail-biting matches today
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The football season is about to heat up as a series of nail-biting matches are scheduled to take place today. The first set of matches will be held at the CIFA Complex, with the second set unfolding at the Avatiu Field.
Men’s Touch team puts faith in youth for Pacific Game
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
The Cook Islands open men’s touch team is gearing up for next month’s Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands with a squad dominated by youth.
Cooks secure biggest winning margin
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
After successive defeats, the Cook Islands netball team bounced back to beat Canada on day four of the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore this week.
Athletics coach takes on pentathlon in effort to promote sport in the Cook Is
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands News columnist Ruth Mave is keen to bring modern pentathlon to the nation and has set about competing in the sport to get a first-hand taste of what it’s like.
Cooks netball team still in high spirits
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands netball team is still in high spirits despite being defeated by Sri Lanka 63-52 on Day 3 of the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore.
Nikao Sokattak claims commanding victory over Avatiu in premier men’s clash
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The eleventh round of the Rarotonga Football Season concluded on Saturday, leaving fans and football enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.
Cook Islands suffer upset loss
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands lost their first match at the 2023 Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore to the home team early yesterday morning (Cook Islands time).
Cooks eager to develop game locally
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Rugby league is also a national sport in the Cook Islands but it needs more exposure to grow the game and make it better, former Wests Tiger and Aitu centre Esan Marsters says.
Cricket World Cup: Black Caps experience Indian speed breaker
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
If you have travelled on Indian roads, you must have encountered speed breakers. Also known as speed bumps they are raised areas on the road that are designed to slow down vehicles as they pass over them. In New Zealand we know them as judder bars, writes Rahul Patil.
So close, yet so far for Cooks
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Aitu ended their Pacific Championships campaign with a close loss to Fiji Bati in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea over the weekend.
Moana fall short despite late surge against PNG Orchids
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
A late surge from the Cook Islands Moana proved too late in their Pacific Championship clash against Papua New Guinea Orchids as the home side secured a gritty 28-20 victory in Port Moresby on Saturday.
Top ranked Cook Islands earns hard-fought win over Singapore A
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands netball side made a winning start to their Mirxes Nations Cup campaign, beating home side Singapore A 53-50 in their opening match over the weekend.
Budding netballer steps up to the international arena
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
Mere-Jean Piri is set to make her Cook Islands debut as the youngest player on the national team looks forward to the Nations Cup challenge in Singapore.
Cricket enters round six for men
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The round six of the T20 Domestic Season will see some exciting matches in the men’s division.
Next generation of football officials
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently conducted an intensive five-day FIFA Youth Member Association Referees Course from October 2-6, 2023. This specialised training programme aimed to develop the skills and knowledge of young referees and prepare them for the challenges ahead in their football officiating careers.
