Sports
Archrivals Titikaveka, Avatiu remain unbeaten in premier grade
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Giants Titikaveka and Avatiu premier teams remain unbeaten after week three matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition.
Cook Islands women’s team to compete in T20 World Cup qualifier
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
After a successful campaign in the men’s T20 World Cup qualifier last year, it is now the turn of the Cook Islands women’s cricket team to travel overseas and compete on an international stage.
Cook Islands Triathlon prepares for ‘big week of events’
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to a big week of events which surround the annual Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon to be held this Saturday.
‘Never say die’ attitude puts Panthers into final
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
An inspiring half time talk from coach Darren Piri saw defending champions Tupapa Panthers get their act together to outmuscle Avatiu Nikao Eels for a spot in next weekend’s final.
Tupapa U18s make clean sweep in Kia Orana Youth Football Tournament
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Kia Orana Youth Football Tournament came to an end on Saturday with Tupapa Maraerenga making a clean sweep in the under-18 division, winning both the men’s and women’s titles, at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Iro to help prepare Pacific Games squad
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league head coach Tony Iro will assist the Pacific Games coach Clive Nicholas with their train on squad at 5pm today at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Comeback kings: Defending champions Panthers stun Eels to book final spot
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are through to the premier men’s final after a hard-fought win against Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition playoff at Aretere Park on Saturday.
Teams set to battle for trophies in Kia Orana Youth Festival
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The finals for the Kia Orana Youth Festival will take place today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Touch holds referees training
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association is hoping to lift the standards of refereeing through a workshop being conducted for referees by top Touch New Zealand Touch referees coach Adrian Purnell.
Top four battle in league
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Close and exciting battles are expected in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition playoffs when the top four premier men’s teams clash at Aretere Park in Avatiu this afternoon.
Youth Games: A fun learning experience
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
It has been a week of fun and learning new sport techniques at the National Indoor Arena as Rarotonga youth came together to compete against each other in different sporting codes at the 2023 Youth Games.
Cook Islands athlete strikes gold in Finland
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands athlete John Wuatai-Tariau, has emerged the standout fighter at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Finnish Open held last Sunday at the Tikkurila Sports Hall in Finland. By Kendall Vano of Tagata Pasifika.
Lady Eels thump Lady Bulldogs to set up date with Lady Panthers
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition after defending champions Lady Bulldogs bombed out of the playoffs on Friday afternoon at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Lady Bears seal final spot
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Bears are through to the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition final after a hard-fought win in the top place playoff last night.
More tough matches today
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Fans and spectators can expect to watch some tough football matches for the U18 play-off and round two of the U15 boys and girls game in the lead up to the finals this week.
Cook Islands basketball star gives it her best shot
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports
At a young age, Sharne Pupuke-Robati began her training for basketball. She did not know that one day she would wake up to being part of the 3X3 New Zealand Tall Ferns team. Now, at the age of 22, Pupuke-Robati looks back to when she started training for the sport.
League 13s competition heads into knockout stage
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition heads into knockout stage with playoffs in the men’s and women’s divisions this weekend.
Temporary restriction at National Stadium
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
As a ‘precautionary measure’, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) with Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will over the next few months, at various times while work is being undertaken, close the grandstand, or restrict the number of people sitting on the grandstand at Tereora/National Stadium to 75, effective immediately.
Cooks handball teams finish third
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Handball, Sports
Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams finished third at the Oceania Beach Handball Championships on the Gold Coast in Australia over the weekend.
Football festival off to a flier
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football
The sun and blue skies made an appearance on Saturday and it was all go for the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival.
