Sports
FIFA president to visit Cooks
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to make a ‘historic’ visit to the Cook Islands this Friday.
Cooks journos join FIFA Women’s World Cup journalism programme
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football, Sports
Two Cook Islands sports journalists are part of a group of Indo-Pacific and First Nations women taking centre stage as trainee commentators and mobile journalists at the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) in Australia, under the support and mentorship of ABC International Development.
Eels rue missed opportunities
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 20-19 loss to Tupapa Panthers in the nailbiting Rarotonga Club 15s round three clash on Saturday has served defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels with some key lessons, says their coach.
Panthers survive late Eels rally
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers have taken the lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after a slender 20-19 win over Avatiu Nikao Eels on Saturday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Top of the table clash
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The undefeated Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Nikao Eels will battle in round three of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this afternoon at Nukupure Park in Ngatangaiia.
Bears wary of Bulldogs
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Arorangi Bears are not going to underestimate Titikaveka Bulldogs when the two teams battle today in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition in Muri.
‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango volleyball team brings home bronze medal
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Cook Islands NGO Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) 2023 team have returned with a successful win at the Country of Origin Volleyball Series in Aotearoa New Zealand earlier this month.
CIFA reveals 2023 season kickoff date
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The long-awaited 2023 Rarotonga football season has finally announced its official start date, set for August 9 kick off.
Tutavake reels in 33.1kg yellowfin tuna to win fishing comp
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
While the winter fishing season could be better, the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) competition held over the weekend saw some good catches weighed in delighting local fishermen.
Offer made to Iro to join Tigers
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Kayal Iro, the son of former professional rugby league player Kevin Iro could be signing up with the professional rugby league club Castleford Tigers.
Paddlers Producing Good Results for the World Champs in Samoa
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Te Tupu O Te Manava paddlers Andre Tutaka George and Serena Hunter took out the Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) national singles championships over the weekend in a hotly contested 18k race from Avana harbour to the Arorangi jetty.
Cook Players recognised part of badminton development
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
Seven Cook Islands badminton players have been part of the Badminton Oceania and Manukau Badminton Pasifika programme.
Speedy Panthers break Bears back
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The speedy Panthers broke Arorangi Bears back as they won 12-11 at the Rarotonga Club 15’s Competition on Saturday.
Cooks get a sweat on in the woolshed
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands shearing and woolhandling team returned from the 2023 Golden Shears World Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland finishing at seventh place in the Woolhandling division.
Bears Hungry for a win
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears will be focused on playing smart at today’s match against the Panthers at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Netball player sustains serious injury, Netball Association apologises
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands Netball has apologised for the inability to provide medical assistance for a player that sustained serious injury at the Men’s Netball Competition on Thursday night.
Humble Warrior Punches for Gold
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
In a remarkable display of grit and determination, Cook Islander Tamatoa Hunter has clinched Gold at the Boxing New Zealand National Championship cruiserweight division that was held in Tauranga.
Budding athletes encouraged to involved
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletes ages six to 12 years are welcome to join the Athletics Track and Field Club kids programme.
Eels faces Bulldogs today
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels are aware of the Titikaveka Bulldogs backline as they play today.
Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National, Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association has introduced The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge 2.0.
