Sports
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.
On your mark, get set, go …
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
The CITC Prince of Wales Athletics Championship got underway yesterday afternoon with long distance track events and some field events at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Stage set for Cook Islands’ biggest school athletics event
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
The largest school athletics event of the year begins today with 11 schools, over 600 competitors and 100 volunteers.
Cooks make impressive comeback
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands has made a sensational comeback in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier with their second win yesterday.
Visitors return again to run round Rarotonga
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports
In less than two weeks the 45th Round Rarotonga Road Race will be staged welcoming back more than 130 international runners, walkers and supporters to paradise.
Cook Islands out to break winless run in OFC U19 Championship
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands lost their second OFC U19 Championship 2022 match in Tahiti after going down to Solomon Islands 0-3 on Sunday.
Tupapa overcome Avatiu
Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga won the clash of the week in the 2022 Rarotonga football season against Avatiu on Saturday.
Cooks shock Vanuatu in T20 battle
Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands cricket got their first win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia-Pacific Qualifier on Saturday after beating tournament favourites and host Vanuatu.
Battle for top spot
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The opening round of matches in the 2022 Rarotonga football season saw some shocking results setting the platform for another round of thrilling matches this weekend.
The challenge is on!
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Nine teams of two triathletes each will take part in the second Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event this morning.
Cook Islands lose to Fiji in T20 Qualifiers
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands lost their second match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier in Vanuatu yesterday.
Cook Islands lose cricket opener vs Samoa
Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands cricket lost their opening East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament match in Vanuatu last night.
Maunga Roa victorious in Apii Arorangi athletics meet
Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
Maunga Roa (blue team) won the Apii Arorangi athletics competition at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday.
NZ thump Cooks U19
Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
New Zealand delivered an early reminder of their OFC U-19 Championship 2022 title credentials with a commanding 8-0 win over the Cook Islands in their Group A opener in Papeete, Tahiti yesterday.
Puaikura to battle Matavera in midweek matches
Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The second round of football kicked off yesterday with the Grassroots and U18 men’s division matches. Today will be the first of this week’s mid-week games, hosted by Puaikura FC at Raemaru Park, at 4pm.
