Sports
Kiwis dominate Round Rarotonga Road Race
Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
New Zealand’s Graeme Henderson claimed the 31-kilometre Round Rarotonga Road Race on Saturday.
All eyes on annual race
Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports
About 270 runners are taking part in the 45th Round Rarotonga Road Race which started early this morning from the National Auditorium Domes.
Avatiu faces winless Titikaveka
Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu FC has hosted many extreme encounters at their home base, today they will take on minnows Titikaveka FC in what is expected to be an exciting encounter at Aretere Park.
ICC rankings for Cook Islands
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands have managed to break into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 International (T20I) rankings following a strong show at the regional tournament earlier this month.
Battle of the neighbours
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Matavera field will host the 2022 Rarotonga football midweek stunners between the giantkillers Matavera FC and the experienced Tupapa Maraerenga FC.
Closer to her Olympic dream
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray is committed to and focused on reaching her Olympic Games dream after winning another two titles in Australia recently.
Youngsters ready to rumble: Football enters round four
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The fourth round of matches in the 2022 Rarotonga football season will get underway this afternoon at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Raising the bar
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
An overwhelming number of 94 weightlifters have registered to participate in the upcoming Cook Islands Games which starts in two weeks.
Niukore given special exemption
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Marata Niukore has been given a special exemption to play for the Kiwis at next month’s Rugby League World Cup.
Tupapa leads after big win
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side has taken the lead in the 2022 Rarotonga football club competition after a convincing win over the weekend.
Small in size but big at heart: Tennis youngsters claim top prizes
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Tennis
Cook Islands youngster Maka Maui won the Pacific Oceania Junior Championship 16 and under Boys Singles title in a nail-biting match against Noah Ah Kim of Tahiti over the weekend in Fiji.
Team named for development camp
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A squad of 15 under-18 girls and three game changers will represent the Cook Islands on a trip to Auckland for a world-class rugby development camp from October 5 to 9.
Arch rivals Tupapa to battle Puaikura in Round 3 football
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A struggling Puaikura side will be hosting the unbeaten Tupapa Maraerenga FC in the feature match of round three in the Rarotonga football competition this afternoon.
Tennis youngsters in finals
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
The Cook Islands development team recorded excellent results at the Pacific Oceania Junior Tennis Championships being held in Lautoka, Fiji.
Cooks finish third in T20 Qualifier
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands cricket is expecting an improvement in their rankings after finishing third in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Avatiu to battle giants Nikao in midweek football clashes
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Another football week, another round of exciting games. In the mid-week fixtures this week, Avatiu FC will take on Nikao Sokattak FC at Nikao home grounds.
Apii Avarua retains Prince of Wales Championships
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
Apii Avarua defended the CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championships with St Joseph’s School finishing in second place and Nikao coming in third.
Iro named NSW Cup Player of the Year
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rep Kayal Iro capped off a breakthrough season with the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year award over the weekend.
Cooks score historic win
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands claimed a historic OFC U-19 Championship win over American Samoa in their final pool match in Tahiti yesterday.
Street, Logan claim Raro Challenge title
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The weather on Saturday proved perfect for the 2nd Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge which had 20 competitors battling for the top honours.
