Sports
For family and country’: Rouru receives Player of the Match award on debut
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands footballer Tearoa Rouru received “an unexpected surprised” when she was awarded the Player of the Match award against Tahiti at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 in Suva, Fiji.
League turns focus to Pacific Games
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league men’s team to the 2023 Pacific Games in November is aiming to bring home a medal after going down in the inaugural Tri Nations Series decider a week ago.
‘I’m in the boxing space and I still love the sport’
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Boxing, Sports
It’s 8am on Rarotonga and retired Kiwi boxer Shane Cameron is already sweating it out in the gymnasium. He continues his workout as he chats with deputy editor Al Williams about a life in professional boxing and his ongoing investment in being fighting fit.
Netball announces development squad
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands has announced its development squad in preparation for the World Youth Cup 2025.
Football coaches attend regional training
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently sent two of its coaches, Tupou Brogan and Ngati Manuela, to Samoa for a week-long Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Training and Enchantment Workshop.
Team spirit in Men’s Netball competition
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands and the Fiji Community’s team spirit at the inaugural Men’s Netball Competition 2023 has been acknowledged by Netball Cook Islands.
Cook Islands U19 off to Fiji for OFC Women’s Championship
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The talented Cook Islands U19 Women's football team left for Fiji on early Sunday, where they will proudly represent the country in the highly anticipated Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) U19 Women's Championship.
Ngatokorua wins on debut in ‘global’ mixed martial arts
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Other Sports, Sports
In a stunning display of talent and determination, local Cook Islands kickboxing fighter Scholar Ngatokorua has emerged victorious in his debut international fight in New Zealand.
Tokouso wins Tri Nations Series
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team claimed the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Association Tri Nations Series after beating Cook Islands Residents on Saturday.
Possession is key: Nicholas
Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Residents will focus on ball possession in today’s Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series final match against Tokouso- Samoa/Tonga Residents at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Town ‘hungry for a win’
Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
After losing two Conan’s Cup matches to holders Country, Town wants to end the three match women’s rugby league series on a high tomorrow at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Tereora College students given crash course in futsal rules
Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Teaching secondary school students the “Laws of the Game of Futsal” is an exciting opportunity to encourage development in all aspects of football.
Men’s netball competition starts today
Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The national netball squad preparing for the Pacific Games 2023 will be part of the inaugural Netball Cook Islands Men’s Competition that starts today at the National Sports Arena.
National women's cricket gets overseas help
Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands women’s cricket team have started their training for the ICC T20 Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifier which will be played in Vanuatu in August.
Electronic yachts whirl around Muri Beach at the national championships
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sailing, Sports
A fleet of rare Des Townson Electrons hit the waves at Muri on Saturday for a day of National Electron Championships.
Cooks Beach Volleyball looks to move up another level at 2023 Pacific Games
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Cook Islands Beach Volleyball aims to improve and move up another level in the Pacific region at this year’s Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
The Howards reign supreme again
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports
Golfing champions, brother and sister William and Rotana Howard, have retained their respective open men and women Rarotonga Golf Open titles after claiming the 2023 Toa Group sponsored tournament – a World Amateur Golf Ranking event – on Saturday.
Strong start gives Tokouso win over Fiji Residents: Moananu
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
A strong start by Tokouso – Samoa/Tonga Residents handed them a 36-24 win over Tabusoro Fiji Residents in game two of the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia on Saturday.
Empowering Cook Islands women to become successful football coaches
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association hosted a four-day course for “CIFA Women's Football Coaching Certificate”. This course took place at the CIFA complex last week.
Inspiring young athletes to pursue their passion for sports and lead healthy, active lives
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Fifty-two balls donated to the Cook Islands Volleyball Federation by the Japan Volleyball Association will boost and encourage the sport on the island, says the federation president.
