Sports
Tennis achieves fourth placing
Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands Tennis men’s team placed seventh while the women managed fourth place at the Nations Cup Pacific tournament in Samoa.
Puaikura FC’s Murare steals show with match winning goal
Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an intense display of skill and determination, Puaikura FC emerged victorious against Avatiu FC in the Rarotonga Football premier men’s game on Saturday.
Australian runner claims 31km race
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
The 2023 BSP Round Rarotonga Road Race winner Kit Edwards kept event organisers on their toes when he blitzed the weekend’s 31 kilometre run in gusty conditions to take out the event in 1 hour and 51 minutes!
Nikao Sokattak faces Matavera, Puaikura to host Avatiu
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football enthusiasts and players from various age groups and divisions will once again gather for a day of matches at the CIFA Grounds and Raemaru Park.
Athletes eye personal bests
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Sports, Weekend
Over 200 athletes and officials will represent the Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this November. Cook Islands News online editor Losirene Lacanivalu interviews Athletics Cook Islands squad members Tatiana Sherwin, Max Teuruaa, Daniel Tolosa, and Piri Nga on their preparations and expectations for the regional games.
CI Residents eye Series title
Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Residents will be hoping to beat defending champions Tabusoro Fiji Residents by more than 12 points to claim their first ever Vodafone-Tri Nations 15s Series.
Turangi leads T20 domestic comp
Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket Association T20 domestic season kicked off last Saturday, September 16, with exciting matches set to take place in round two on Saturday.
Ready for Round Rarotonga
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Rarotonga’s top long-distance runners are looking forward to the 46th Round Rarotonga Road Race tomorrow.
Cooks U16 lose to Fiji
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands went down to Fiji 0-4 in the final OFC U16 Women’s Championship Group B match in Tahiti on Wednesday night.
Round Raro Race Week Programme
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Athletics, Sports
Friday 22 September – Rest Day Saturday 23 September – Race Day The 31km race opens at the National Auditorium domes from 4.30am with race to start from outside Bamboo Jacks Restaurant at 5.30am and the 10 km race will start from the Moana Sands Lagoon Resort in Tikioki at 7.30am. Complimentary buses will be […]
Round Raro: 250 runners, walkers to line up for 31km and 10km races
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Early tomorrow morning, some 250 runners and walkers will take over the Rarotonga main road for the annual BSP Round Raro Road Race.
Cook Islands cyclists dig deep at Oceania Pacific Cup event
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cycling, Sports
Cook Islands cycling duo Jason Moorfield and Roland Neururer competed in the second Oceania Cycling Federation Pacific Cup held in Tahiti over the weekend, both posting impressive results.
Tupapa takes on Titikaveka in midweek football clashes
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga Football Season is now in its seventh week and the midweek matches are set to take place between Titikaveka FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC at Titikaveka Field.
Rarotonga football season round six results: ‘Nail-biting games’
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season continues to entertain fans with the exciting round six results.
Tokouso 22 - Tabusoro 10 in Tri Nations 15s second match
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In the second week of the Vodafone - Residents Tri Nations 15s Series it was the dominant Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) forward pack that laid the foundation for their win, Tokouso winning by 22 points to 10 against Tabusoro (Fiji).
Cook Islands hold on to secure tight victory over Vanuatu in OFC U-16
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands have given themselves a shot at making the semi-finals at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Tahiti.
CICA women register first T20I win
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands women’s cricket team recently returned from the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier played in Vanuatu. Rahul Patil writes the story of a team that learnt a lot and will be richer for the experience.
Runners gear up for Rock Relay races
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Athletics, Sports
Runners are converging on Rarotonga for a week of events, kicking off today with the Round Rock Relay.
Tupapa takes win in round six in show of skill during premier game
Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The main game of the week between Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC showcased the skill and determination of both teams.
Nine athletes from Athletics Cook Islands to join Pacific Games team
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has nine athletes participating at the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November. This week, Cook Islands News features Rupeni Mataitoga who is currently training in Rarotonga and has been inspired by middle distance champion Beddoes to trial for the Pacific Games.
