Sports
Te Tupu makes oe vaka fun
Thursday 18 February 2010 | Published in Paddling
Muri lagoon and beach was a sea of red last Saturday when Te Tupu O Te Manava oe vaka club members held their open day for registered and new members. Fun was the aim of the day with novelty races providing lots of laughs and bonding among the paddlers. There was some paddling coaching as […]
Social netballers amp it up
Wednesday 17 February 2010 | Published in Netball
Tonight’s second round of social mixed netball will include prizes for standout players and one special prize for the team that fits the week’s theme. Tonight, the netball team that brings the biggest support team will get the evening’s special ‘theme’ prize which has this week been sponsored by the Staircase Restaurant – whose thirsty […]
Aitutaki league match cancelled
Friday 12 February 2010 | Published in League
Today’s scheduled rugby league match between the Aitutaki Sharks/Warriors and the Tupapa-Maraerenga Panthers has been cancelled. It’s all hands on deck in Aitutaki as the island recovers from devastating damages caused by cyclone Pat on Tuesday night. It is not clear if the Sharks will be able to play again as the young men in […]
Mixed netball comp continues tonight
Wednesday 10 February 2010 | Published in Netball
Tai Connal shoots for goal as goal shooter for team Telecom. “/> Round two of the social mixed netball will be played this evening at the Telecom Sports Arena with an early ‘catch up’ game between Black Beauty and Jagar Bombs to kick start the day’s games at 6.30pm. Plenty of laughing and team bonding […]
Mixed touch continues today
Wednesday 10 February 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
Thrilling touch rugby matches were seen in the open men and women’s competition at Avatiu on Monday. And the tight scores were testament to the tight defensive games exhibited by teams who’ve not given an inch to their opponents. One of the standout teams was the Roxz prison team who through their valiant efforts kept […]
League clubs asked to follow rules
Wednesday 10 February 2010 | Published in League
The Cook Islands Rugby League Association is thrilled with the great start to the domestic season. However there were some issues that arose from last week’s games that the association would like to iron out before round two. All clubs are reminded that only two runners are allowed on the field and both must wear […]
Overwhelming success for new cricket league
Tuesday 9 February 2010 | Published in Cricket
Enhancing the development of local cricket players and officials was the objective of the highly successful Turtles Domestic Cricket League which ended at the weekend with the Royal Heat winning the inaugural domestic league over the Storm Chasers. “I wasn’t necessarily looking for everyone to perform every week,” says Cook Islands Cricket Association general manager […]
Royal Heat win Turtles League
Monday 8 February 2010 | Published in League
Royal Heat has emerged cricket champions of the Turtles Domestic League after their win at the weekend over the Storm Chasers. After winning the toss, Royal Heat elected to bat. Opener and captain Vane Tangimetua was dismissed early, again troubled by the left arm variation of Moni Vini. Kore Patia then joined the crease with […]
Open touch at Avatiu
Monday 8 February 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The open men and women’s touch rugby competition is starting to get interesting with some touch match ups drawn for today’s games at the Avatiu swamp. The young Germinators will take on the Roxz boys from the prison who are certainly not to be underestimated. The Avatiu league boys will take on the Oda Rebels […]
Open touch at Avatiu
Monday 8 February 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The open men and women’s touch rugby competition is starting to get interesting with some touch match ups drawn for today’s games at the Avatiu swamp. The young Germinators will take on the Roxz boys from the prison who are certainly not to be underestimated. The Avatiu league boys will take on the Oda Rebels […]
Cricket final today
Saturday 6 February 2010 | Published in Cricket
Who will be crowned the Turtles Domestic Cricket League champions today? You will have to head to the MCG (Matavera Cricket Ground) at the Takitumu School to find out. The Storm Chasers led by Ronnie Forbes will do battle against the Royal Heat captained by Apii Mamanu. The grand finals game is going to be […]
Avatiu-Nikao win inaugural cricket comp
Saturday 6 February 2010 | Published in Cricket
The victorious Avatiu-Nikao women’s cricket squad (pictured) after making history by winning the inaugural western league Aero women’s cricket competition on Thursday. The team of (from left) Kara Matenga, Brenda Tyack, Lotu Vea, Luciana Matenga (with son Anapa), Dorothea George, coach Shane Thompson, captain Curly George, Indie Haines and Matariki Wilson celebrate what was a […]
Cricket finals time
Thursday 4 February 2010 | Published in Cricket
The last week of cricket is going to be a big one. After delays to both the women’s and men’s finals scheduled to take place last week, teams will be anxiously awaiting good weather come today and Saturday. today sees the finals of the Aero Women’s Cricket League. The Eastern League finals will be played […]
League kicking off
Tuesday 2 February 2010 | Published in League
Weather permitting, first league games this week THE COOK Islands rugby league season kicks off this weekend with the first game to be played on Friday between the Titikaveka Bulldogs and the Arorangi Bears. Six premier teams will battle it out over the next 13 weeks for rugby league supremacy. The lineup includes 2009 champions […]
3 win soccer scholarships in NZ
Tuesday 2 February 2010 | Published in Football
THE COOK Islands Football Association (CIFA) has selected three of the island’s elite football players for its scholarship programme. The scholarship programme is part of the as¬sociation’s ongoing development of elite football players in the country. The three players picked for this year’s foot¬ball scholarship are Opura Emile Mamanu, Terii Framhein and Clark Ngaau. Opura […]
Big wins at touch
Friday 29 January 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
One sided touch rugby games were seen in the first day of the mixed touch rugby competition on Wednesday afternoon. The star studded Vikings team was just too strong for the Klasix winning 7-3. To Roxz team of prisoners surprised all with their fit players and fast improving skills. However they couldn’t break through the […]
Mixed touch continues at Avatiu
Wednesday 27 January 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The mixed touch competition continues at Avatiu field this afternoon beginning at 5pm. In the open competition on Monday, the Vikings showed their class by beating the tough Rama side while the Warriors tipped the Oda Rebels 4-3, and the Roxz College boys drew with the Avatiu League. In the women’s TSL Rookies, FBI and […]
Open touch starts
Monday 25 January 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The first day of the open touch rugby tournament gets underway today at the Avatiu sports grounds with the first games starting at 5pm. In the open men’s division, the star studded Vikens team will face the Northern group island Rama team in the first game of the day. The second men’s team will see […]
Touch time!
Saturday 23 January 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
After a successful muster, the Cook Islands touch rugby season kicked off on Wednesday with the mixed teams taking to the field. Thanks to the overnight rain, the Avatiu swamp lived up to its name – but teams pushed on with some high skilled games seen. A total of nine teams have registered for the […]
Social netball ready to roll
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Netball
If you’ve vowed to make 2010 a year of fitness and fun – then the up and coming social mixed netball competition is for you. Mixed netball is set to become a regular feature on the local sports calendar starting with social mixed netball games to promote exercise and fun. The first social games will […]
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