Sports
Ride Raro race off with badminton crown
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Team RIDE Rarotonga was crowned the Social Business House Badminton League Champions for 2014.
Action packed football heads to round 5
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Football
The CIFA complex in Matavera will be filled with football action today as under 11 mixed and under 17 men’s teams heads into the fifth round of the competition.
Diplomats head to Argentina for golden oldies festival
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The country will be represented at the 20th Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival later this month in the form of the Cook Islands Diplomats Golden Oldies team.
Halifax signs Cook Islands forward Adam Tangata
Tuesday 16 September 2014 | Published in League
Halifax have signed the Cook Islands front rower Adam Tangata on a two year deal.Tangata, who plays for NRL giants Canberra Raiders’ feeder club Mount Pritchard Mounties and has also played for the Raiders’ under 20s side, is due to arrive in England in November.The 23 year old, who represented his country in last year’s World Cup, is the club’s first overseas signing since Australians Luke Branighan and Dylan Nash joined from Gateshead in 2010.The recruitment of Tangata, who was watched by the club’s former half back Gavin Clinch, pre dates the exit of the club’s former coach Karl Harrison.“I had interest from a Super League club and a few top championship clubs, but Halifax really sold the club and its ambitions to me,” said Tangata, who is rumoured to be the first of a number of imports lined up for next season.“I’m looking forward to helping the club secure a top four place.”“Adam is an outstanding international athlete,” said Croad.“Gavin highly recommended we sign him and we will announce other signings in due course which will emphasise the fact we are firmly on track for 2015.”
Uka Vai crew crowned Vaka Champs
Tuesday 16 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
The National Tangaroa Sailing Vaka Champs got under way last Saturday after excitement mounted over the days leading up to the event as sailors and officials checked and re-checked their vaka and the weather forecasts with wind limits appearing to be marginal for the fast and tender racing outrigger canoes designed and mostly built by Thomas Koteka.
Eels slide home against Cowboys
Monday 15 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
In an intense and tough senior A grade rugby semi-final match on Saturday – the Avatiu Eels were able to hold-out a determined Arorangi Cowboys team to win the low-scoring critical match 14-12.
Cricket umpires plan for NZ umpire arrival
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
HE RAROTONGA Umpires Commission meet today to finalise plans for the upcoming visit of New Zealand Cricket umpire David Tidmarsh. Forty three year old Tidmarsh is a former Northern Districts first class cricketer and fast riser on the New Zealand umpires ranking. Tidmarsh will spend a week on Rarotonga delivering Level 1, 2 and 3 umpires and scorers courses aimed at up skilling club scorers and umpires. Umpires Commission coordinators Nauma Atiau and Oliver Syme advise that the Umpires Commission will be making contact with local clubs early next week to discuss courses times and venues. Syme and Atiau encourage anyone interested in learning more about umpiring and scoring to attend this evenings meeting.The meeting is scheduled for 7pm in Matavera opposite Tokerau Jim’s. For more information contact Oliver 22055 or Nauma 56393.
National cricketers in training mode
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
THE Cooks men’s national cricket team is gearing up for their next regional International Cricket Council tournament this coming November.
Avatiu gear up for Takuvaine in football battle
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Football
MORE FOOTBALL action is set for today as Avatiu prepare to take on Takuvaine at their home turf in the main premier men’s football match kicking off at 4pm today at Avatiu field.
Arch rivals in semi-final clash
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Arch-rivals the Avatiu Eels and Arorangi Cowboys will meet in today’s crucial semi-final in the Senior A grade division.
Local riders stepping up at Manureva
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Local boy Gordon Heather was the standout local rider at the Manureva Aquafest kitesurfing competition last week
Discover the world of weightlifting
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation will be running clean and jerk workshops for male and female school students aged 14 to 17 over the next two Saturdays at the Tumuora Crossfix Box in Arorangi. The workshop will run from 10am to 12pm this Saturday and next and is free of charge for anyone keen to […]
Aitutaki, Pukapuka to take on NZ Croatia
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
The Aitutaki women’s and Pukapuka men’s cricket sides have secured their spots to challenge the New Zealand Croatia cricket team when they touch down in Rarotonga on September 21.The Aitutaki women progressed to the match up against New Zealand Croatia after an unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Premier League qualifiers while Pukapuka progress after the Rarotonga men’s side conceded their final after not being able to field a side.The New Zealand Croatia team have a busy tour schedule with matches against Aitutaki, Pukapuka and both the men’s and women’s national sides.A full schedule of the NZ Croatia’s matches will be released next week.Meanwhile the national men’s cricket team will hold a golf Ambrose on September 19 to raise funds for their upcoming international fixture in Australia in November.Team registrations are $120 per team of six and as well as the fun to be had on the golf course – there will be plenty of spot prizes, quick raffles, plates of food, a mini auction and much more.To register a team contact the Rarotonga Golf Club or Nga Emile on 55449 or Toala Teinaki on 57416.
Matavera football club unveils new gear
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Football
Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club players will be looking sharper for the rest of the season with their new set of uniforms blessed and ready for action.The brand new club uniforms were unveiled and blessed on Tuesday morning at the club’s home ground at Takitumu School. The uniforms have been sponsored in part by the Dive Shop , Alan Taylor and Family and Ora Moana Ltd.Cook Islands Christian Church deacon Terekia Taura blessed the uniforms for the club and encouraged the youth to make the most of the uniforms that were donated. Club president Raymond Newnham thanked Deacon Taura for the blessing of the uniform, thanked all the sponsors, executive committee members and club members for attending the blessing. “It’s been over six years since Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club have had the opportunity to replace the uniforms for these teams and we are humbled by the donation and want to thank our sponsors,” said Newnham. Nida from the Dive Shop was present to hand over the new uniforms to the excited players present for the special club ceremony who were very eager to don the gear for club pride. “Football is close to our hearts and the Dive Shop is proud to sponsor the uniforms for the Matavera Football Club,” said Nida.Alan Taylor is a former player of Matavera and former national representative of the Cook Islands and this was an opportunity for him and his family to give back to the village. The Dive Shop is a long time sponsor of football and supporter of sports in Matavera. “Football is an opportunity to give the children something to do, to be active, have fun and we are happy to be a part of this. We live in Matavera and want to give back to our community” continued Nida. Matavera Football Club will be wearing their new uniforms with pride during this football season.
Country clubs start rugby semi finals
Friday 12 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Country rugby clubs Arorangi Cowboys and Titikaveka Bulls open up the do or die semi-finals round with the Senior B clash.
Badminton finale set to be a thriller
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Badminton playoff games last week were an absolute thriller with Ride Rarotonga being dealt their first ever defeat in the competition by Team BeaNga.
Matavera laces up for Puaikura
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Football
Today at the Takitumu School field Matavera football club will play host to Puaikura with the first game kicking off at 4.15pm in the under 14 boy’s division. Matavera will have to reinforce their defence area when they meet up with Puaikura as the match will be crucial for both sides to extend their lead […]
Local Hoops up at TSA tonight
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
There was action a plenty at the TSA in last week’s third round of the Premier Basketball Jam.
Desperate, exciting semi-finals rugby
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The Arorangi Cowboys from the wild west are sure to be out in force this weekend to support their teams that will feature in each grade at this weekend’s semi-final games.
Skills improve as soccer season progresses
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Football
A the football season progresses, impressive improvements of skills and tactics are being seen on the pitch – especially in the development under 11 mixed division.
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