Sports
Bears beat sturdy Sea Eagles
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears defeated Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles 22-8 in the final preliminary round match at Nukupure Park on Saturday.
Eels, Lady Bears finish on top
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Bears have won the preliminary rounds title in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
Netball into round two competition
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Heavy rain on Wednesday failed to deter netballers from taking the court for round two open grade matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition held at two venues.
Teams ready for football festival
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Rarotonga can expect to see more youth out and about on the island as Pa Enua teams arrive here for the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival which starts this Saturday.
Preparations for Pacific Games step up a gear for golfers
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 17th Pacific Games are being held in Honiara, Solomon Islands in November and National Federations are working towards making the necessary preparations at these early stages, with selections for team and managers.
Three teams eying top spot in league 13s competition
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The domestic rugby league 13s competition is set for a thrilling final preliminary round with three teams vying for top spot in the premier men’s division.
Top guns win Annual Maori Auri Tinman Triathlon comp
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Defending champions Roland Neururer and Adrianna Skurosz retained the Cook Islands Triathlon Association Annual Maori Auri Tinman competition on Saturday.
Cooks U15s return with ‘experience’ from OFC event
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
The Under 15s boys have returned from the OFC Development Tournament held in Auckland with experience of professionalism on and off the field.
‘She’s a Ruckstar’ rugby clinic draws good turnout on day one
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union hosted a good number of girls on day one of the “She’s a Ruckstar All Girls Clinic” with ages varying from five to 15-year-olds at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday.
Top bets make winning starts
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Giants Titikaveka and Avatiu premier teams made a good start to their Rarotonga Netball Club competition campaigns with wins in round one on Saturday.
Bears’ fairy tale run continues
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears’ fairy tale run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition continues with another huge win in the premier men’s division over the weekend.
Teiotu re-elected CIRU president
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) held its annual general meeting earlier this week to discuss its way forward following a challenging 2022 season.
‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby
Netball season gets underway with open grade clashes
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition got underway this week with the open grade games held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bears ready to face Eels
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s team is looking to maintain its momentum in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition against Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
Lady Bears eye top spot
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Bears were gunning for a win today against the winless Lady Bulldogs in a bid to take the top spot in the Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition.
Stage set for Youth Festival
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is excited to kick off their 4th edition of the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival which is set to begin in Rarotonga in a week’s time.
Triathlon gears up for 41st Maori Auri Tinman Race
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will be holding their annual Maori Auri Tinman Race for the 41st time this Saturday, April 15, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
CISNOC reflects on ‘frustrating’ 2022, hopes for a positive 2023
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) had “enormous difficulties” in 2022 as it looks ahead to the 2023 year on a positive note.
Netballers step up for 2023 season
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball season has kicked off this week.
