Sports
Cricket Express backs up local cricket clubs
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
Buying a new team kit or upgrading parts of an old one just got a whole lot more affordable for cricket clubs in the Cook Islands.
Eva in the air!
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Local kitesurfer Evaraima Baxter enjoyed plenty of air time during the Manureva Aquafest 2014 event held in Aitutaki last week.
Great sailing conditions in double header regatta
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Two sailing regattas were run simultaneously on Muri lagoon earlier this month with the junior sailors in the open Bic class and veteran seniors in the Sunburst class.11 juniors and seven seniors with crew enjoyed great sailing conditions, finishing with some very close results between the 1st and 2nd places in each fleet.Many thanks to officials of the day, without whom these events would not happen. Meitaki maata.Successful were the following – Sunbursts-1st Freerk Kempkers, 2nd Peter Heays and Joseph Aoina, 3rd Joanna Kempkers and Freddy Markwell, Open Bic – 1st Teakauo Franheim, 2nd Tyler Davis, 3rd Ngarangi Mapu.
Golden oldies cricket set to grow
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
Last week’s successful and highly enjoyable golden oldies cricket exchange between the touring Karaka Stallions and Cook Islands Golden Oldies cricketers is set to become an annual fixture for the mature cricketers.
Tupapa and Puaikura produce stalemate
Monday 8 September 2014 | Published in Football
In the main Premier Men’s soccer match at Victoria Park, Tupapa-Maraerenga and Puaikura went head to head in a tough match that ended in a one all draw.
Red army march over Eels to finals
Monday 8 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Cowboys cause biggest season upset ending Bulls campaignThe devastating Takuvaine Reds senior A rugby team were all class on Saturday when they marched over arch rivals the Avatiu Eels to win 37-25 and book their spot in the grand finals. The Eels came close but through in-decision they were not quite able to deliver the […]
Tupapa and Puaikura set for fiery football
Saturday 6 September 2014 | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga prepares to take on Puaikura, at their home turf in the main premier men’s football match kicking off at 4pm today at Victoria Park.
Third time lucky for the Eels?
Saturday 6 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Excitement and expectation builds today as the club rugby competition steps up a notch in this weekend’s semi-final round.
Getting less rusty at basketball
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Last week’s basketball top scorers are sure to up their game tonight when they return to the TSA courts for the main basketball premier jam.Lofty Pacific Divers star Brendon Heath was last week’s top scorer notching up 21 points in his team’s 47-27 win against team The Definition of Rusty.The RTM Mighty Lions were the top scoring team on the night scoring 53 to opponents CCECC Dragons 25 with RTM stars Johnal and Richie chipping in with 14 points each.Team Rarotonga Freight Survivors did just that against the Hot Dogz edging out the Dogz by one point 30-29 while Polynesian Hire took the upper hand against A-Town Sparkx to win 29-25 although it was A-Town Sparkx Nukz Pokura the standout player with 14 points.Team Lil Bit Rusty did their best but the Pacific Resort crew capitalised on the rusty side to win 38-16 with Katrina Matheson sinking 12 points for her Pacific Resort team.Avalicious Kafoteria were just too slick for team Audit with Avalicous’s Peter Teiti chipping in 12 points for his team’s eventual winning score of 32 over Audit’s 26.Tonight’s games are set to bounce into action at 5.20pm so get along to the TSA for your basketball fix. - Matariki Wilson Tonight’s draw – 5.20pm A-Town Sparkx vs Pacific Resort, 6.05pm Polynesian Hire vs Lil Bit Rusty, 6.50pm The Definition of Rusty vs Hot Dogz, 7.35pm Pacific Divers vs Avalicious Kafoteria, 8.20pm Audit vs CCECC Dragons, 9.05pm Rarotonga Freight Survivors vs RTM Mighty LionsFootball action in Nikao todayMore football action will take place today as Nikao Sokattak will host Takuvaine at the Nikao field with the first game to kick off at 4.15pm in the Under 14 boy’s division. The senior womens Nikao Sokattak have kicked off the season on a high wining their matches in the past two rounds and will look to continue the momentum. Takuvaine will try their best to make things difficult for Sokattak and will no doubt take their chances at any goal scoring opportunities. Friday will see the Under 14 Girls play, followed by the Premier Men’s division. Supporters for Nikao Sokattak and Takuvaine will be in force to cheer their clubs. Today’s draw at the Nikao Field (Nikao Sokattak vs Takuvaine) – 4.15pm Under 14 Boys, Ref-James Nand assisted by Edmund Tupuna and Mata Iroa, 5pm Senior Women, Ref-Mata Iroa assisted by Edmund Tupuna and Eiau Tangapiri. Draw for Friday 5 at the Nikao Field (Nikao Sokattak vs Takuvaine) – 4.15pm Under 14 Girls, Ref-James Nand assisted by Noel Mani, Vaka Nootai, 5pm Premier Men, Ref-Maara Kaukura assisted by Noel Mani, Vaka Nootai.
Qualifying cricket finals tomorrow
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
The Cook Islands Premier Leagues Qualifying cricket final between Pukapuka and Rarotonga will rip into action tomorrow morning at the Turangi Cricket Oval.
More oldies cricket action today
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
The Karaka Stallions golden oldies cricket tour of Rarotonga comes to an end today with a day of fun six-a-side cricket action.
Oldies rugby in Ngatangiia
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Due to popular demand, today’s golden oldies rugby get together will return to the picturesque Ngatangiia field.Apparently the Ngatangiia golden oldies are outstanding hosts so are keen to not only put their best foot forward on the pitch but also show their mates a good time.Today’s game will kick off at 5pm and all golden oldies, including those that will be part of the golden oldies cricket competition at the field earlier in the day, are invited to enjoy the golden oldies rugby atmosphere.Word is that Captain Moko will warm up in the cricket competition and will fire up in the rugby before laying on a spread of freshly caught fish from his break in between codes. Visiting golden oldies players are also invited to get along to Ngatangiia and enjoy the golden oldies hospitality. - MW
B-grade begins rugby semi-finals
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
It’s semi-finals time in the 2014 club rugby competition which began with the under 19 clash between the Takuvaine Reds and Titikaveka Bulls.
Rarotonga oldies level the series against Karaka
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
he Rarotonga Oldies cricket team levelled the series yesterday after a win against the touring Karaka Stallions team.
Fun gala for Gubbi Gubbi
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Paddling
Grab a delicious plate of barbequed goodies while your car gets washed at the Avarua harbour this Saturday and help support the Ngakau Toa Vaka junior paddling crews fundraising efforts.
Two wins for touring Botany Downs team
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Botany Downs Secondary College (BDSC) first XV registered a second win on tour this time beating the Tereora College first XV 31-19 on Tuesday at BCI Stadium.
Cookie boys shine as NZ Warriors eye finals
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in League
Cook Islands international Dominique Peyroux and Cook Islander Ben Henry were standout players for the New Zealand Warriors as they dismantled the Gold Coast Titans 42-0 over the weekend.Peyroux, who played at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup for the Cooks, was called into the side for only his fourth NRL match of the season. He has been biding his time in reserve grade and leapt at the chance to play in first grade again.After eight and a half minutes he had made a line break that lead to a try and scored one himself.NZ Warriors coach Andrew McFadden praised Peyroux’s performance and credited him with shoring-up the left-edge defence which was badly exposed by the Sydney Roosters last week. "He [Peyroux] was terrific, I know that on our left-side defence his talk and enthusiasm was great and he certainly added something for us and gave us a spark out there," stated McFadden. Ben Henry, who scored the first try for the warriors, was selected in both the Cook Islands and New Zealand squads for last year’s world cup. A serious injury ended his 2013 season and he missed out on the tournament. This year, Henry has been one of the Warriors most consistent players and is one of their key forwards. Observers say this has been his best season to date and being injury free has been a big part of that. A win this weekend against the Penrith Panthers should see the NZ Warriors make the top eight. Peyroux and Henry will be looking to join fellow Cookies like Dylan Napa at the Roosters, Alex Glenn at the Brisbane Broncos and Tepai Moeroa (whose Parramatta Eels are also looking to scrape into the top eight) in the 2014 NRL Finals.
Aitutaki kite school takes off
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Aitutaki kids got airborne over the weekend when kitesurfers converged on the island for the annual Manureva Kitesurfing competition.
Second league trial match at the Swamp
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in League
Local sponsors have come on board the rugby league train to help support the build-up campaign towards the end of month hit out against the touring Australia Affiliated States team.
Thrills galore in history touring golden oldies cricket showdown
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
Monday marked a historic occasion for golden oldies cricket in the Cook Islands as the association hosted its first ever touring team.
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