Sports
Wet weather doesn’t dampen BMX spirits
Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports
Rain didn’t deter dozens of burgeoning BMX enthusiasts who converged on The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia for the inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals.
Tupapa wins Tower Insurance Premiership
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an intense game that took place over the weekend, Tupapa FC faced off against Avatiu FC's Premier Men's team in the deciding match for the prestigious Tower Insurance Premiership title.
Cook Islands men’s 7s make strong start
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s team made a great start to their Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 campaign in Brisbane, Australia, while the women’s team bowed out of the tournament with three consecutive losses.
Referees return from successful course
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Two of the Cook Islands Football referees returned on Thursday from a five-day trip to New Zealand, where one referee, Penina Katuke, had the opportunity to attend the OFC Elite Women’s Referee Program.
Exciting matches awaits football fans
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The weekly Rarotonga football 2023 season games will be held at two locations today - CIFA Field and Tupapa Field. The matches feature a full day of exciting action with games scheduled across Under-15 Boys, U15 Girls, U18 Men, Senior Women, and Premier Men categories.
Cook Islands Sevens ready to shine
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby teams entered the Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 yesterday on high morale, eager to put their best performance forward in the three-day tournament.
Annual golf fundraiser set to attract ‘Allies’
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports
An annual fun sporting fundraiser which benefits various community groups is set to come alive on Rarotonga this coming weekend.
CIFA player development officer attends workshop in New Zealand
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association's (CIFA) player development officer, Daniel Taokia, has recently returned from attending the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Player Development workshop.
Inaugural Pump Track Nationals aims to unearth Cook Islands’ cycling talent
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals 2023 will be held this Saturday at The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia.
Te Kara Run is all set for a dye-lightful return
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The much-anticipated Cook Islands Autism’s biggest fundraising event, Te Kara Run, is making a “colourful” return this year on Friday, November 24 , after a lapse of two years.
Cook Islands ready to give their best at Oceania Rugby Sevens
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams are ready to give their best at the 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship this weekend.
Late penalty gives Tupapa victory
Monday 6 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The match of the week saw football fans gather at the home of Cook Islands Football, CIFA, to witness a pulsating battle between premier men’s giants Nikao Sokattak FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC on Saturday.
‘We play with heart’: Team Cook Islands flagbearers lead special parade
Monday 6 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands flagbearers Julieanne Westrupp and Stephen Willis led the Rarotonga-based athletes and officials in a special parade through Avarua town on Saturday.
Team Cook Islands unveils Pacific Games uniform
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands’ uniform for the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, was launched last night by Prime Minister Mark Brown. The Games will be held from November 19 to December 2.
Cricket comp heats up
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
The unbeaten Nikao 1 Black Wolves and Turangi Young Guns lead the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively, in the Cook Islands Cricket Association T20 competition.
Nikao, Tupapa battle for top spot
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga square off at the CIFA complex this afternoon for the biggest football game of the season, which is expected to produce a nail-biting and competitive battle.
Cecil, Schofield win Aitutaki Golf Open
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Golf, Sports
Maputai Cecil, who is bound for the Pacific Games, put on a good show at the annual Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Golf Open tournament to win the top prize in the senior ladies division.
Piakura brings Broncos mates to experience the beauty of Cooks
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Sports
Brendan Piakura, a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL), is currently enjoying a well-deserved vacation on Rarotonga with his family. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of his late grandfather, Piakura.
Pacific Games opening ceremony tickets ‘expected to run out soon’
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Tickets for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Pacific Games are selling fast, with the Games Organising Committee expecting a sell-out crowd on 19 November.
2023 Pacific Games: Go for Gold, Cook Islands!
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands News is proud to launch its special “Go for Gold, Cook Islands!” campaign to support our teams and athletes competing at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from November 19 to December 2.
