Sports
Aitu’s brave battle falls short against dominant Kumuls
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Aitu put up a valiant fight in their Pacific Bowl Round 3 match against Papua New Guinea’s Kumuls, but ultimately fell short, losing 42-20 in front of a passionate home crowd in PNG in the weekend.
The Supreme combat fighting tournament brings international showdown to Rarotonga
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports
The highly anticipated Supreme Combat Fighting Tournament will make history at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga today.
Tupapa leads premier men’s division
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga Football leads the Premier Men’s division with 29 points, while Titikaveka FC, in sixth place with seven points, seeking to climb the standings in today’s 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition.
Alex Glenn on standby for Aitu in PNG Kumuls Pacific Championship match
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
There are no changes for the Aitu Cook Islands league team, with former Broncos captain Alex Glenn again listed among the reserves in the match against Papua New Guinea’s Kumuls for the Pacific Championship this weekend in Port Moresby.
Showdown ahead in Avatiu vs Puaikura match
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu Football Club and Puaikura Football Club’s premier men and women are set to face off for the third time this season at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional, Sailing, Sports, Tahiti
Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.
Round 12 of the football season kicks off today
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The football excitement continues at the Cook Island Football Association (CIFA) Complex today with grassroots teams set to kick off Round 12, showcasing their talent and passion.
New Caledonia's President Mapou says French territory is at a "turning point"
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Sailing, Sports
New Caledonia's President Louis Mapou says the French territory is at a "turning point" after the three-day fact-finding mission, headed by three Pacific leaders wrapped up in Nouméa. RNZ Pacific Presenter/Bulletin Editor Lydia Lewis reports.
Paddlers battle in windy conditions for V6 national titles
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Paddlers battled in super windy conditions in Saturday's national iron race, the last race of the season before Vaka Eiva in just under four weeks’.
Cook Islands Aitu and Moana reflect, rebuild after loss to Fiji
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands must focus on their next matches to maintain their standings at the Pacific Championships.
Titikaveka and Puaikura lock horns in exciting match
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition continues today with Titikaveka and Puaikura premier men and women football teams are expected to lock horns in a crucial match at the CIFA complex.
Cook Islands athletes prepare for NZ Secondary School Athletics Championships
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Athletics, Sports
A group of young athletes from the Cook Islands is gearing up to represent the nation at the New Zealand Secondary School Athletics Championships (NZSSAC) in December 2024.
Cook Islands ready for Fiji challenge
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league men’s and women’s teams will take on the Fijians in the 2024 Pacific Championships in Suva, Fiji, tonight (Cook Islands time).
Friendly rivalry heats up as Rarotonga and Tahiti sailors compete
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports
The Rarotonga - Tahiti Sailing Challenge got underway this week in the Optimist Class, Laser 4.7 Class and Vaka at the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) in Muri.
Neighbours clash in football derby
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Matavera-Ngatangiia FC and Tupapa-Maraerenga FC are set to face off for the third time this season in the Rarotonga Football Season at the Takitumu Field in Matavera this week.
Nicholas names Cook Islands 7s training squad
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The newly appointed Cook Islands rugby 7s head coach Clive Nicholas has selected his training squad for the 2024 Oceania Rugby 7s Championship to eb held in December.
World first: Cook Islands rugby league captains to create sporting history
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Brad and Kiana Takairangi are set to create sporting history when they captain the Cook Islands Aitu and Moana in Saturday’s Pacific Championships double-header against Fiji at Suva’s HFC Stadium (Fiji time).
Rarotonga football season resumes
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After a two-week break for the Cook Islands Games, the football season is back in full swing, and excitement is expected to be palpable at the CIFA Complex today.
Tahiti and Rarotonga sailors bond over sailing and fun
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports
The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) is pleased to be hosting sailors and coaches from Tahiti this week for the Rarotonga-Tahiti Sailing Challenge.
CISNOC defends point system amidst social media backlash
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cook Islands Games, Cricket, Cycling, Handball, League, Netball, Sports
Despite the negative comments circulating on social media, the point system for this year’s Cook Islands Games multi-sport event has remain unchanged from the previous edition that was held in 2022, according to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).
