Sports
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.
Schoolboy rugby at BCI Stadium
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The touring Botany Downs Secondary College first XV will play their second game on the island tomorrow after their first up close 19-10 win against the tenacious Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons under 19 outfit.
Health message pushed through Village Festival
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
The popular Just Play Village Festival held in Rutaki last week was a huge success with 70 children participating in fun physical activities and games with lots of fun and smiles. Cook Islands Football through its Just Play program combined with five sporting organizations to put on this month’s Village Festival for youngsters aged five to 13. Children were ready to play in a fun, safe and supervised festival with the support of many parents. “We are thrilled with the support from the parents, school, community and children who were eager to participate in the six sports codes. The children learned the basic skills of the different sports aimed to encourage and promote physical activity, while also keeping hydrated with water,” said Just Play project manager Michelle Paiti.“The festivals are helping provide stepping stones for development by encouraging all children no matter what their age or skill level to participate and it is also giving them positive fun experiences which will hopefully encourage them to be active throughout their lives,” continues Paiti. The festival’s health message was hydration and encouraged the children to keep hydrated with water, which is best. Delivering this message was Alister Stevic from Cooks Cricket who certainly had all the kids engaged and responding to what was best for their bodies. “This initiative is using sports as a tool, aiming to provide positive participation for children while helping to promote awareness of key health messages that will help improve the lifestyles of our children in the future,” continued Paiti.Paiti would like to acknowledge Pacific Spring, athletics, cricket, rugby, netball and rugby league, for partnering up to deliver this month’s event and Australian Aid for continuing to support the Just Play Social Development Programme.
Stone wants to hang on to young prop Sam Mataora
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in League
Incoming Knights coach Rick Stone hopes prop Sam Mataora is selected in the NRL squad in the final games of the season to enhance his chances of earning a new contract.
How Parramatta Eels hung onto young gun Tepai Moeroa despite lure of rugby and the Olympics
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in League
Paramatta’s Tepai Moeroa is the one that got away — but not from the Eels.
Aitutaki women crowned cricket league champions
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Cricket
Female cricketers impressed on Saturday with their slick skills and natural talent in the Cook Islands premier women’s league grand finals between the national women and the Aitutaki women.
Last minute win for Nikao Sokattak
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Football
In a tough match between Nikao Sokattak and Matavera at Nikao field, Sokattak edged ahead by one goal in the final minute of play winning two goals to one.
Golden oldies cricket action today, apopo
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Golden oldies cricket gets back in action today with a Rarotonga team formed to take on the visiting Karaka Stallions side.
Reds repel the charging Bulls
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The Takuvaine Reds senior A men’s rugby team walked away confident of retaining their champions title after defeating the Titikaveka Bulls 36-11 at the Happy Valley on Saturday.
Battle of the rugby giants at Takuvaine
Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
A bruising encounter is expected in today’s main club rugby match of the week between competition leaders and defending champions the Takuvaine Reds and current third-placed Titikaveka Bulls.
First league hit-out draws crowd
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in League
A large crowd of local league fans turned out to watch Wednesday’s first rugby league hit-out for players on trial for selection into the national side at Ngatangiia field.
Rarotonga in cricket league final
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Cricket
The Rarotonga Women’s cricket team has booked their spot in this week’s final thanks to a 96-run victory over the Under 19 National Girl’s side last weekend.
Ngatangiia to host golden oldies clash
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Visitors on Rarotonga enjoying the sun and cocktails are invited to be part of today’s golden oldies rugby game, to be held at the picturesque Ngatangiia field in Muri.
Magical experience on Aitutaki lagoon
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
A group of visitors to the Cook Islands experienced the magic of Aitutaki lagoon in a unique way when they took to paddleboards to soak up the sun.
Rarotonga, Pukapuka in qualifier final
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Cricket
A stellar effort from the Rarotonga Cricket Association men’s team batters in the weekend saw the Rarotonga men’s collect a win over Aitutaki.
Nikao Sokattak sets sights on Matavera
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak will host Matavera in today’s football matches at Nikao field kicking off at 4.15pm.
Compassion leads to golf fundraiser
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Concern over the lack of provision and funding to support local woman Mereana Taikoko deliver her important support service through the Te Kainga O Pa Taunga has resulted in empathetic members of the community to organise a golf Ambrose fundraiser this Friday.
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