Sports
Cooks beaten by Samoa in dramatic 97th minute win
Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Samoa have taken 3rd place at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 with a dramatic victory over Cook Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Avatiu Nikao defends 15's trophy
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears rugby team will put on an exciting rugby match against the host side and defending champions of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition Avatiu Nikao Eels today, while Lady Panthers takes on TKV Reds in the Women’s 10s Competition.
Aitutaki Liftoff promises international standards
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Aitutaki Liftoff, a functional fitness festival promises to be an event of international standards this year.
Titikaveka, Tupapa in 15s Kick-off today
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Titikaveka will face Tupapa in the kick-off of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition today.
BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will have their annual BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow.
U19 Cook Islands women’s incredible run
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands U19 Women will now face Samoa in a battle for third place at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship.
Cook Islands wins Kid’s Athletics Day Challenge
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands has been confirmed winners of the Kids’ Athletics Day Member Federation Challenge following their eight-day programme of activities throughout May.
Cooks darts team named as competition heats up
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Twenty-six Niue dart players will be flying in to compete in a dart competition in Rarotonga.
Willison was in Broncos line-up
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has proven that Cook Islanders can compete at the elite level by qualifying at the last Rugby League World Cup, says League president Charles Carlson.
Mangaia Football Complex Progress
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association Secretary General Allen Parker was recently in Mangaia to inspect the progress of the Mangaia Football Association (MFA) Complex.
Badminton Raro reps in NZ comp
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Rarotonga based players Lana Aperau-Toa, Edon Teraitua, Te Pa Tupa and Tereapii Akavi will be competing in the New Zealand Junior Teams Championships in Palmerston North.
Cook Islands make semi-finals in OFC U19 Women's Championship
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands has made history by reaching the semi-finals of the OFC U19 Women's Championship after a breathtaking match against Vanuatu.
Good Rugby Exchange between Papeete and the Panthers
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers defeated visitors Papeete Rugby club 28 – 20 in a friendly match this week. Melina Etches reports.
Netball Cook Islands creates opportunities for young women
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands is focused on creating opportunities for young women in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands Top Group C, Defeats Solomon Islands
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Victoria Fatiaki has been awarded the player of the match as Cook Islands footballer against Solomon Islands at the OFC U19 Women’s Championship 2023 in Suva, Fiji. This comes after Cook Islands defeated the Solomon Islands 1-0 in the final Group C match at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Suva, Fiji. Fatiaki said playing […]
Rising Stars Championship a Success
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The six weeks Rising Stars Championship has concluded marking the end of another successful year, says tournament director Jackie Rongo.
Papeete Rugby Club team in Raro
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports, Tahiti
After more than three years without travelling abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Papeete Rugby Club from Tahiti have finally arrived in Rarotonga.
Developing skilled leaders with CIFA coaching course
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After the Women's Coach's Course earlier this month, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Senior Coaches Course was completed last week by all participants, marking another milestone in the development of football in the region.
Empire dominates Men’s Netball Comp
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands secretary Tekura Moekaa says the Empire team has emerged as the dominant force, led by their captain Tupa Tupa.
Cooks in contention despite draw
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands and Tahiti are both still in with a chance of progressing to the knockout stages at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 following a tightly contested 0-0 draw in Suva, Fiji on Saturday.
