Sports
Action-packed football weekend
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The weekend is here, and football enthusiasts can expect an action-packed day as clubs from around Rarotonga come together to showcase their skills on the field today.
‘We felt at home’: The PNG village inspiring Cook Islands league teams
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
The light rain that began to fall as Cook Islands players and staff got off their team buses told them they were in the village of their ancestors, but Toru Arakua and Crystal Tamarua didn’t realise how closely connected their families were to Hanuabada, a coastal village in Papua New Guinea. NRL.com senior reporter Brad Walter reports.
🇵🇬 PNG kids going OFF for #Fiji & #cookislands #rugbyleague stars! 🇫🇯🇨🇰 it's a religion 😍❤️ #nrl #pasifika pic.twitter.com/B3Y4tlG7nS
— 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙄𝙁𝙄𝙆𝘼 𝙍𝙐𝙂𝘽𝙔 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙂𝙐𝙀 (@PasifikaRL) October 18, 2023
Double delight for Kiria-Ratu’s in Cook Islands celebrations
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
There will be plenty of celebration in Cook Islands Moana camp this week for Kiria-Ratu sisters Chantay and Annemarie, regardless of how they go in Saturday's Test match against PNG (Cook Islands time).
Kicking off a love of sport: Tuakau Terrabulls Club donates sports balls to Apii Nikao
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The visiting Tuakau Terrabulls Golden Oldies Rugby Union Club from Aotearoa New Zealand has donated sports balls to Apii Nikao to help foster an interest for sports amongst the students.
Call for ‘more transparency’ in funding for Pacific Games
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Concerns have been raised over the distribution of a government grant, reportedly worth $500,000, to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) for the upcoming Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Athletics Cook Islands set to hold Nationals Competition
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
A full range of track and field events will be held at the Athletics Nationals Competition on Saturday, October 21 at the Nikao Stadium.
Cook Islands netball team heads to Singapore for Nations Cup
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Netball Cook Islands (NCI) team will depart Rarotonga for Singapore tomorrow for the MIRXES Nations Cup.
Street and Raymond triumph in Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports, Triathlon
The weather on Saturday was just perfect for the Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge which was being held for the third consecutive year.
Tupapa holds on for narrow win over Puaikura in thrilling encounter
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The round 10 of the Rarotonga football season showcased a series of thrilling matches among various age groups and categories, demonstrating the incredible talent and sportsmanship of participating teams.
Cook Islands lose Arona, Makatoa
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands halfback Tevin Arona has been cleared of a spinal fracture after being injured in the opening set of tackles in the Pacific Championships clash with Papua New Guinea.
Cook Islands rugby league loses opener to PNG Kumuls
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands lost 46-10 against Papua New Guiner at the start of the Pacific Championships on Saturday.
Domestic cricket battle intensifies
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The round five for men’s and round four women’s cricket competition will be held today.
A second shot at greatness: Netballer Taripo comes out of retirement
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
Veteran netballer Curly Taripo is all set to make her return to the national side after being named in the Cook Islands team for the Nations Cup and the Pacific Games later in the year.
Tetevano draws on past as he looks to future after stroke
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Zane Tetevano hopes to wind the clock back 14 years by helping Cook Islands to an upset win in his comeback after suffering a stroke earlier this year.
Football fans brace for thrilling Round 10 action in Rarotonga
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season has reached its 10th round, with the excitement and anticipation in the air as teams take to the field to compete head-to-head at Tupapa Field and Avatiu Field today.
Cook Islands Aitu youngsters rated
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Two Cook Islands youngsters have been earmarked as players to look out for ahead of the 2023 Pacific Championships which kicks off this weekend.
Youngest athlete in athletics team eyes top 8 finish at Pacific Games
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
The youngest member in Athletics Cook Islands to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands next month, is looking forward to the challenge.
Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge: ‘Not for the faint hearted’
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event which will be held this Saturday.
Nikao dominates Saturday football match
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak Football team dominated Saturday’s match after winning all their games against Puaikura.
Cook Islands set to play in new World Series
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands are set to play in the inaugural IRL World Series in 2025 to determine the final men’s berths in the 2026 World Cup to be played in the Southern Hemisphere.
