Sports
Unearthing footballing gems - Former All Whites star coaches next generation of footballers
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports
Oceania player of the century and largely regarded as the best football player New Zealand has ever produced, Wynton Rufer, has set his sights on coaching young Cook Islanders.
Raro trio join Cook Islands Sevens teams
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Three Rarotonga-based players will join the Cook Islands 7s men’s and women’s teams for this weekend’s 2022 Oceania Rugby Sevens Challenge in Brisbane, Australia.
England thunder down under!
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In front of 80,462 fans England performed like a well-oiled machine to end Pakistan’s dreams of repeating the heroics of 1992. They also became the first nation to hold both white ball world cups at the same time. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 from Australia.
Nikao Sokattak held by Avatiu
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Table toppers Nikao Sokattak were rattled by Avatiu in the premier men’s clash over the weekend.
Neighbours Nikao and Avatiu to meet at Aretere Park
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Neighbours Nikao Sokattak FC will travel downhill for today’s clash against Avatiu FC, at Aretere Park.
Managing, minimising and preventing sports injuries
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National, Sports
The Cook Islands Games may be over, however, several sports codes on the island including cricket, rugby 7s, football and several gym exercise programmes are still active leading up to Christmas. And with sport comes injuries. Visiting sports physiotherapist Tanya Browne shares some tips on caring for sports injuries.
NZ CIRU to represent Cook Islands at Oceania 7s
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The New Zealand Cook Islands Rugby (NZ CIRU) will send ‘national teams’ to this year’s Oceania 7s, Cook Islands Rugby Union president Simi Teiotu confirmed this week.
Cricket showdown
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
What - The final: England vs Pakistan. Where - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. When – Saturday, November 12 at 10pm (Cook Islands time). By Rahul Patil in Melbourne.
Moana target 2025 World Cup
Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Moana head coach is already turning his attentions towards 2025. By Megan Armitage at the LNER Stadium.
Tennis Cook Islands holds junior doubles competition
Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Tennis
The ANZ Stars Tennis Doubles Competition for junior players got off to a great start last Saturday with 10 teams of doubles competing in a green-dot ranking tournament from 9am to 1pm.
England annihilate India in T20 semis
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a near perfect performance England ended India’s T20 World Cup campaign to set up a date with Pakistan in the showdown at the MCG in Melbourne. India were left to pick up the pieces after yet another failed world cup campaign. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action of the second semi final from Adelaide, Australia.
Cook Islands has beaten France 26- 18 in the Women's Rugby League World Cup
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports
It was the first-ever meeting between the two sides - they battled it out for a first win of the tournament following successive defeats against New Zealand and Australia in the opening rounds.
Fighting for pride and ‘mana’
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands head coach Rusty Matua revealed pride is the driving factor for his team ahead of their clash with France early today at 7am. By Megan Armitage of rlwc2021.com.
Arorangi’s Raemaru Park to host midweek football clashes
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Raemaru Park is bound to be filled with football fans from around the island as Puaikura hosts Tupapa Maraerenga in the midweek Rarotonga football clashes.
Pakistan defy the odds, reach T20 final
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
They might have been lucky in reaching the semi finals but Pakistan stepped up and delivered when it mattered most. They now wait to see who joins them in the final at Melbourne whereas New Zealand scratch their heads about another missed opportunity. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reports from Sydney, Australia.
Pakistan defy the odds, reach T20 World Cup final
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
They might have been lucky in reaching the semi finals but Pakistan stepped up and delivered when it mattered most. They now wait to see who joins them in the final at Melbourne whereas New Zealand scratch their heads about another missed opportunity.
India vs England preview: My money stays in my pocket
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
A mouth-watering contest between two evenly matched sides is brewing in Adelaide What - Semi Final 2. India vs England Where - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide - Australia When - Wednesday 9 November 2022 @ 10pm (Cook Islands time)
Cook Islands squash proves a hit at inaugural games outing
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Squash
Squash is enjoying a renaissance with the sport being included for the first time in the Cook Islands Games, drawing out legends of the past, launching future stars, and hosting visiting squash players at the recent Cook Islands Squash Open.
Wacky Wednesdays popular at CIFA
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A new week, means another week of football madness, setting the standard for the week - as usual will be the Prime Foods grassroots U6, U8, U10 and U12 mix followed by the U18 Men.
New Zealand’s greatest soccer to kick it on Rarotonga
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports
New Zealand’s greatest footballer is on his way to Rarotonga to run grassroots coaching sessions at local schools.
