Sports
Kiwi senior rugby team thanks Rarotonga Rugby Union
Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Tairua Senior Rugby Team have received a warm Rarotonga welcome.
Ten teams in mix netball competition
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Ten teams are competing in the Social Mixed Netball Competition that started at the National Sports Arena a week ago and continues today.
Beddoes making Cook Islands proud
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Middle distance champion Alex Beddoes hopes that his performance at the Scottish Championship and 2023 World Champions in Budapest has made Cook Islanders proud.
Heavy rain puts dampener on game following exciting week of matches
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an unexpected turn of events, heavy rainfall marred the exciting encounter between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC on Saturday.
Cooks first BMX track a hit with the kids
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cycling, Other Sports, Sports
The dream of BMX enthusiast Tony Takurua is now a reality with the opening of the first Pump Track ‘The Rock Bike Park’ in the Cook Islands at Ngatangiia.
Reid speaks highly of Cooks rugby players
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend
Cook Islands rugby players have skills, strong running and are aggressive, says former All Black Hikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid, or better known as Hika Reid.
Nikao to host Tupapa, Titikavea hosts Avatiu
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The line-up of football matches continues today.
Tennis youngsters represent Cook Islands at 2023 AIMS Games, NZ
Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports, Tennis
Three young Cook Islanders will represent Cook Islands in the tennis competition at the 2023 Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand next month.
Super Heavyweight Sensation claims gold
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
In a remarkable display of talent, fortified grit and international success, Cook Islander Teremoana Jnr Teremoana clinched the Gold medal in the Australian Boxing Championships, and proudly wears the title of Super Heavyweight (92kg +) Champion.
Apii Nikao win gold at Aotearoa sports camp
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports
Apii Nikao has been sweeping up gold medals in the five-day Camp Adair student’s badminton competition held this week in Auckland East, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Beddoes: Next stop Pacific Games 2023
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has now set his eyes on winning gold at the 2023 Pacific Games that is to be held in Honiara, Solomon Islands in November.
Cooks among Oceanian athletics on climate change talks and sport
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics leaders from Oceania have expressed fears for the future of their islands here, and warned "we are actually talking two different languages" in search of continual improvement in competition while combatting climate change.
Cook Islands bowlers gear up for World Tournament
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
The Cook Islands will be participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament hosted in the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, 2023.
Cook Islands Rugby League announces sponsorship deal with 4XC
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) team has announced a sponsorship deal with 4XC, a forex brokerage firm based in the Cook Islands.
Tupapa too strong for Titikaveka
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Last week, the 2023 Rarotonga football competition matches provided an array of impressive performances from local teams. Spectators were treated to exciting battles between Puaikura FC and Avatiu FC, Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Titikaveka, and Matavera FC and Nikao Sokattak FC.
Football fans in for a treat
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football fans can look forward to an action-packed round two in the Rarotonga football competition when Matavera takes on Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga battles Titikaveka today.
Cook Islands looking abroad to inspire a football revolution
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is looking to use a method more popular in the country’s national sport in order to improve the results and appeal of their men’s and women’s national teams.
Brutal last race at Va’a World Champs
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
It was a ‘brutal race’ in the Open Men’s V6 24-kilometre race on the last day of the International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships in Apia, Samoa yesterday.
‘Crouching Tiger’ grabs gold
Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray, nicknamed the ‘Crouching Tiger’, has emerged victorious at the Australian Amateur Boxing Championships, winning gold in the bantamweight division over the weekend.
Cook Islands Rugby League part of inaugural Pacific Championships
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands will be part of a Pacific Championships involving international men’s and women’s teams from seven countries, including Australia and New Zealand, in October and November this year.
