Sports
Anau Te Manga wins 1st place
Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tereora College started their first Anau event with the Annual Tabloid Sports hosted at the Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia on Friday.
Avatiu Eels defeat TKV Warriors
Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League’s (CIRL) domestic 13s competition defending champion Avatiu Eels solidified their reputation as a formidable force showcasing their prowess on the field against the returning Takuvaine (TKV) Warriors on Saturday.
FC men’s tournament to feature all-female officials for first time
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
An OFC men’s tournament is set to feature an all-female officiating team for the first time, signalling a significant milestone for women’s refereeing in Oceania.
Home turf advantage: Tupapa confident ahead of Qualifiers
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands’ very own Tupapa Maraerenga club is ready to battle it out on the field against two Samoan teams at the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage which starts this afternoon.
Defending champs Eels seek redemption
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League’s domestic 13s competition defending champions, the Avatiu Nikao Eels, will use their first match against the returning Takuvaine (TKV) Warriors at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia to gauge their player combinations.
Visitors ready for football challenge
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in American Samoa, Football, Regional, Samoa, Sports
As the Cook Islands Football Association gears up to host the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage, one of the visiting teams is determined to win, as they feel at home in Rarotonga.
Optimistic Bulldogs ready for League 13s
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in League, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs are optimistic with their performance for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League 13’s season as they kick off their first match against Arorangi Bears tomorrow.
Empowering women in football: CIFA launches 2025-26 Strategic Plan
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Vaine Toa In Football – Women’s Football Strategic Plan 2025/2026 was launched in Rarotonga on January 30, 2025, marking a historic and transformative initiative designed to inspire and empower women in football across the Cook Islands.
TKV women break decade-long drought, Nikao men retain title
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cricket, Sports
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Takuvaine women’s cricket team won the Cook Islands domestic cricket title after clinching the 2024 T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup over the weekend.
Tri Hard and Three P’s in a Squad win Team Triathlon competition
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association was overjoyed with the turnout at the 2025 BSP and KPMG Team Triathlon held on Saturday.
Bears rumble into 2025 season
Monday 3 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Battle of Raemaru Rugby League Showdown was held on Saturday afternoon, allowing all past players and new recruits for the Arorangi Bears open men’s team to participate in a fun match of rugby league.
Underdogs face giants in T20 final
Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Newcomers to the domestic cricket competition, Matavera, are relaxed and humbled to have reached the grand final of the 2024 Cookie Sadaraka Cup T20 series.
20 teams eyed for Team Tri challenge
Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Fifteen teams of three triathletes each have registered for the the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Rarotonga to host OFC Qualifiers
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is gearing up to host one of the most exciting football events of the year – the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage.
Tennis Cook Islands squad ready to serve at East Pacific Regional Championships
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
A determined squad of 13 players from Tennis Cook Islands departed for Apia, Samoa, yesterday to compete in the highly anticipated East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC).
Arorangi Bears roar into 13s season with new coach Nepia
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Rarotonga clubs are gearing up for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition, which kicks off next Friday, February 7.
Cook Islands Triathlon gears up for Annual Team Tri Competition
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Upsets in Cook Islands T20 semis
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Exciting matches were held in the T20 domestic cricket semi-finals over the weekend, with the top bets in both the men’s and women’s competitions failing to advance to the finals.
‘Reel’ good start to the year for local anglers
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
In an exciting start to the year, local fisherman and captain of Te Kukupa II, Lieutenant Commander Tuariki Stu Henry and his dad Strickland Henry from Aitutaki, landed two marlins off the east side of the island on Sunday.
Cooks darts team win medals and bid to host 2027 championship
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts Cook Islands are in high spirits as the women maintain their gold medal and the men return with silver medals after losing to Papua New Guinea.
