Sports
Raro 7s: Welcome to the 34th Raro 7s International tournament
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Kia Orana and welcome to all our teams participating in the 34th Raro Rugby 7s International Tournament 2023 to be held at the Tereora National Stadium.
Cricket World Cup: Is this the year for the Black Caps?
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Do you know what happens when you boil milk? The cream rises to the top. I like this format for world cups where every team plays the other as weather permitting the very best make it to the semifinals. By Rahul Patil. Twitter - @rahulpatilnz
Cook Islands Nines team named for Pacific Games
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
UK-based Adam Tangata will headline the Cook Islands 9s rugby league squad to the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands next month.
Visitors ready for 15s clash
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The visiting Te Tai Tokerau Natives club from New Zealand will play two matches against the Cook Islands select teams in preparation for this weekend’s Raro 7s tournament.
Four AKTT volleyball players selected for international match
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Four students from the ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) Volleyball programme will be departing for New Zealand on October 11 for more indoor volleyball action.
Nikao put an end to Tupapa's winning streak
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football
In a highly anticipated match, Nikao Sokattak FC managed to bring an end to Tupapa Maraerenga FC's impressive seven-game winning streak.
Nutters Run attracts ‘crackpots’
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
On Tuesday the Nutters Run was held in perfect conditions with a dry track and low streams.
Netball Cook Islands acknowledges mixed netball teams
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands has acknowledged all teams who have participated in the Mixed Netball Competition.
Tupapa teams lead cricket comp
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
Tupapa Young Gunz and Tupapa Panthers have taken the lead in the men’s and women’s competition after two rounds of Cook Islands Cricket Association T20 domestic season with third round to be held today.
Tupapa, Avatiu to host football battles
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa’s Victoria Park and Aretere Park, Avatiu are set to host thrilling matches in the Under-15 Boys, Under-15 Girls, Under-18 Men, Women, and Premier Men divisions today.
Cook Islands’ debut ‘a success story’
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
The BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2023 marks a landmark for Cook Islands as they make their debut at a BWF event. Their participation is a Shuttle Time success story, for all six members of the team have come up through BWF’s flagship schools programme.
Youngsters impress in Mini Tennis Tournament
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands (TCI) hosted its Term 3 ANZ-AOPP-JTI Mini Tennis Tournament for three of the primary schools on Rarotonga on Friday, September 15.
Overseas teams for Raro 7s
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is all set to host the 2023 Raro 7s tournament, featuring two overseas clubs and national teams preparing for the Oceania 7s and Pacific Games.
Apii Avarua retains athletics title
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Over 650 athletes competed in the two-day CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation) Prince of Wales Primary Schools Athletics Championship, which ended yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Proud Oe Vaka junior girls receive world medals
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands Under 16 junior girls oe vaka world champions are proud and excited to finally be presented with their bronze medals, after their epic race at the 2023 International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships (10 - 19th August) in Apia, Samoa.
High hopes for Pacific Games
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands team to the Pacific Games 2023 in Honiara, Solomon Islands this year is looking to increase their medal tally.
Apii Avarua eyes 13th consecutive Prince of Wales Athletics title
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Primary schools on Rarotonga have been training athletes for the past few weeks in preparation for the biggest sports competition on the island, the annual 2023 CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Championships, which begins today, Tuesday, at 3pm.
Tokouso claims second Tri Nations Series title
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tokouso (Samoa and Tonga) claimed their second Vodafone Tri Nations Series title after Tabusoro Fiji defeated Cook Islands Residents in the final match of the series on Saturday.
Netball CI names co-captains for Nations Cup and Pacific Games
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports
Marjorie “Mati” Toru and Romehael “Romey” Rauraa have been named as the co-captains for the Cook Islands national netball team set to compete at the Nations Cup in Singapore and the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands later this year.
Action-packed matches across all age groups and categories
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The seventh round of the Rarotonga Football Season saw an action-packed series of matches across different age groups and categories, featuring Titikaveka FC, Tupapa FC, Nikao FC, Matavera FC, Puaikura FC, and Avatiu FC.
