Sports
Future stars mark World Kids Athletics Day
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics
Children aged three to 13 took part in fun activities at the BCI Stadium in Nikao yesterday to mark World Kids Athletics Day.
Cooks prepares for U19 comp
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands will join nine teams from across Oceania in the OFC Under 19 Women’s Championship to be held next month in Fiji.
Mauger departs from Moana Pasifika
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional, Rugby Union, Sports
Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach of Moana Pasifika.
CIRL backs Qatar’s World Cup bid
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed Qatar’s bid to host the 2025 Rugby League World Cup after France withdrew its hosting rights.
Rising Stars Championship kicks off
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Other Sports, Sports
About 900 players from 75 teams gathered at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday to kick start the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.
Cook Islands to make international AirBadminton debut
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Local, National, Sports
A six-member team of three men and three women will be representing Cook Islands when the country makes its debut in AirBadminton at the second ANOC World Beach Games in August.
Five Cook Islands players qualify for Pacific Ocean Junior Championship
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Five young enthusiastic Cook Islanders have qualified for the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships.
Youngsters ready for Rising Stars
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Rarotonga schools are all set for the annual Rising Stars Championship which starts this Friday at the Arorangi Sports Complex.
Cook Islands Rugby League to use inaugural Tri Series as Pacific Games trials
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League is set to hold a Tri Nations Series competition featuring Cook Islands, Fiji Residents and Samoa/Tonga Residents next month.
Just getting warmed up … Temperatures drop in Rarotonga
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Paddling, Sports, Weather
Unfazed by the cold and rain yesterday, paddlers went out to sea outside Trader Jacks to continue with what they love doing – paddling.
Avatiu prems emerge favourites
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Avatiu premier side won the much-anticipated top of the table clash in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition on Saturday to emerge the hot favourites in the weekly games which heads into knockouts this week.
Rarotonga names squad for Tri Series
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The following players have been asked to attend training at Avatiu Field at 5pm this afternoon.
Bears dedicate 13s win to village and supporters
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s champions, Arorangi Bear have paid tribute to their village and supporters for backing them through the 2023 season.
Touch U18s finish third at Asia Pacific tournament
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands under-18 boys and girls teams finished third at the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup 2023 held in Brisbane, Australia over the weekend.
Bears end 20-year drought
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s side ended their 20-year drought in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition after beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers in a pulsating final at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia on Saturday.
League final bound to be a cracker
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
When defending champions Tupapa Panthers and Arorangi Bears meet in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition final this afternoon, one thing is guaranteed – an entertaining clash, one not to be missed.
Roigard wins Tour de Raro race
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The annual Ride Raro Tour de Raro Cycle Race is always the final event of Cook Islands Triathlon Association’s Festival of events and took place on Tuesday afternoon.
‘We’re champions’: Lady Bears complete rare double in women’s 13s competition
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
They came, they saw, they conquered. Lady Bears were yesterday crowned the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s women’s champions for the first time after defeating Lady Panthers 28-16 in the final held at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Claws are out, it’s showdown time!
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Bears will enter the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s final as hot favourites against Lady Panthers at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia this afternoon. But both captains believe ‘final is anyone’s game’ as they prepare to lead their sides in the much-anticipated showdown.
‘Not rattled’: Cooks face Aussies
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
A clash between the Cook Islands and Australia will serve as the opening match of the inaugural Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup this week.
