Sports
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.
Tokouso beats Fiji Residents in Tri Nations Series
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team defeated Tabusoro Fiji Residents 36-24 in game two of the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series on Saturday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Country retains Conan’s Cup
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The Country side has retained the Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series after beating Town in a tough game two over the weekend.
Howard siblings lead Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open tournament
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Golf, Sports
Top local golfer William Howard will head into the final day of the TOA Group Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open 2023 tournament today with a slender one stroke lead.
Netball squad named
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands national netball wider squad for the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November was announced yesterday.
For pride and country, Tabusoro faces Tokouso in second leg of Tri Series
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team is hoping to get some of their players into the Cook Islands Rugby League team for the Pacific Games this year.
Andrews-Tasola named Pulse coach
Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Former Cook Islands netball player and coach Anna Andrews-Tasola will be tasked with replacing the most successful coach in ANZ Premiership history.
CIFA officials attend financial workshop
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) officials attended the Oceania Member Association Financial Governance Workshop held in Noumea, New Caledonia.
Rarotonga cyclists riding to raise funds for Pump Track
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A group of eight local riders are teaming up with seven international riders across New Zealand and Australia to raise funds for the construction of a Pump Track opposite Apii Te Uki Ou.
Town eyeing win to keep Conan’s Cup hopes alive
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Town women’s rugby league team is focussed on winning the second leg of the Conan’s Cup series this weekend to keep their title hopes alive.
Close to 200 players turn up for Badminton Challenge
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
The first night of the five-week Social Elite Challenge saw more than 170 players take to the courts representing their workplaces, government departments and family.
Strong challenge at Kumete Athletics Competition
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
This year’s Kumete Athletics Competition saw a strong challenge from Tupapa who came a close second to Arorangi as overall winners, says the president of Athletics Cook Islands, Simone Fe’ao.
Cook Islands Residents win Tri Nations Series opener
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Residents coach Clive Nicholas acknowledged his boys who answered the call to play against the Fiji Residents-Tabusoro in the first match of the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series on Saturday.
Tupapa crowned netball champions
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Tupapa is the new premier champions of the Rarotonga Netball Club competition after defeating Arorangi Flames 49-47 in the grand finale at Tupapa Dome over the weekend.
The battle of the underdogs : Tupapa focus on discipline, Arorangi focused on finals
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier grade when underdogs Tupapa takes on Arorangi this afternoon at Tupapa Dome.
Cooks ready for Fiji in Tri Series opener
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Residents are ready for the Fiji Residents-Tabusoro side in the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series opener this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Kumete comp to serve as Pacific Games trials
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands will host its annual Kumete Sports Day on Monday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Cook Islanders urged to apply for sports leadership programme
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Applications are being sought from Cook Islands emerging female leaders in sport, physical activity, dance, and traditional physical activities to attend the Pacific Women’s Sports Leadership Programme in 2023, delivered in partnership with Pasifika SIS Sisters in Sport.
Conan’s Cup holders Country beats Town in series opener
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Country are off a good start in the annual Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series.
Matapo joins IRL advisory group
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League official and former representative player Peggy Matapo has been appointed to the International Rugby League Women and Girls Advisory Group.
