Sports
More than 350 overseas paddlers set to descend on Rarotonga for the Vaka Eiva
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands premier oe vaka paddling event, the internationally renowned Matson Vaka Eiva, is attracting great interest from overseas paddlers.
Rising Star Claims Second Championship Title in NZ Boxing Scene
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
Cook Islands kickboxer Scholar Ngatokorua from Rarotonga has emerged a champion at the thrilling Ultimate Rage 30 Fight Night, which took place on September 9 at the ABA Stadium in Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand.
Cricket Domestic season starts, Women’s team return from international game
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The T20 Domestic Season starts tomorrow (September 16) with the Men’s opening match.
‘Obviously everyone wants to pick the New Zealand All Blacks’
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
As the All Blacks were preparing to take on Namibia today in their second game during the Rugby World Cup, Cook Islands Trading Corporation administration staff were cheering them on.
New Zealand wins OFC U16 match in Group B opener against Cooks
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands was defeated in the Group B opener of the U16 Women’s OFC Championship in its first match against New Zealand.
Cook Islands ranked top Pacific Island at 2023 World Bowls Championships
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
The jubilant Cook Islands World Bowls team have returned home, ranked the highest Pacific Island team at the 2023 World Bowls Championship that was held on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Tennis players receive fair play and Sportsman awards
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Young Cook Islands tennis players Tera Rongo and John Tui-Tonga Gibson have returned home with Fair Play and Sportsman awards from the Zespri AIMS Games 2023 in Tauranga, New Zealand.
Rarotonga Football Season continues to Round Five with excitement
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season continued to bring excitement to the field as round five kicked off last Wednesday despite the heavy downpour which saw the last minute move of the U12 games to Takitumu School.
Cooks Men’s bowling team 8th place at 2023 World Bowls event
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Men’s Fours bowling team are now placed 8th in the world at the 2023 World Bowls Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.
Cooks and Tokouso draw in Tri Nations 15s series
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
On a wet Saturday afternoon at Avatiu Field, a 40 metre penalty goal kicked right on the fulltime hooter by Cook Islands Residents (CIR) utility back Daniel Toa, allowed the team to draw 11- all against Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) in the first match of the 2023 Vodafone – Tri Nations 15s series.
Badminton doubles win medals at Zespri AIMS
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands is proud of their young players’ performance at the Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand.
Aitutaki Liftoff: Connecting people and communities through fitness and health
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
More than 80 fitness and health enthusiasts participated in the third annual Aitutaki Liftoff sporting event on the beautiful island of Aitutaki last week.
Tokouso and Cooks 15s set for kick off
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Commiserations about the All Blacks devasting loss to France (27-13) yesterday morning, however, it’s a new day and the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) first game of the residential Tri Nations 15s match kicks at 4pm at Aretere Park in Avatiu today.
More than 180 Cook Islands athletes for Pacific Games
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
More than 180 athletes will be representing Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Team Cook Islands excels in badminton at Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands team for the Zespri Games in New Zealand are doing well.
Tri Nations 15s striding out in top gear
Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
More rugby fever is scheduled for this weekend as the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) prepares to host the anticipated residential Tri Nations 15s match starting this Saturday 9th September.
Panthers Edge out CIRARO to win Club Rugby 7s
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports
The mighty Panthers have emerged the victors of this weekend's Club Rugby 7's on points differential, after ending up on a tie with Cook Islands Rarotonga (CIRARO) on the table with three wins each and a draw.
Budding footballers get bonus ‘boots and all’
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
Aussie couple and soccer fanatics Sharon Pascoe and Wayne Parrott have spent the past 12 months collecting 581 pairs of football boots and 110 pairs of shin pads which were delivered to Rarotonga on the weekend.
Raro Club 7s action
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The RARO Club 7s Tournament kicked off on Saturday at Nukupure Park, Ngatangiia.
Cook Islands world bowlers performing well
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Team Cook Islands participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament on the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, have experienced a number of challenges in the first week of bowls.
