Sports
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.
Ready for opener
Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands cricket side is all set to face Samoa in its opening East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament match this afternoon in Vanuatu.
Gearing up for tough challenge
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event which will be held this Saturday.
Young footballers ready for round two competition
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Now that the first week jitters are gone, expected a free flowing and spirited performances from teams in the grassroots division as they enter week two of more thrilling football fixtures, starting at 4:15pm today at CIFA Complex.
David versus Goliath battle
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands will take on giants New Zealand in a classic David versus Goliath battle on day one of the OFC U19 Championships 2022 in Tahiti this afternoon.
Records fall at Youth Athletics
Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
Over 20 records were broken at the BCI National Youth Championships held on Friday.
Stage set for OFC U19 Championship: Cooks to face NZ on Wednesday
Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After a four-year absence the best young players from across Oceania will have the chance to face off again this month when the OFC U-19 Championship 2022 kicks off on Wednesday, September 7 in Tahiti.
‘Express yourself”: Mata’s message for OFC U-19 Championship players
Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
New Zealand international and Cook Islander Max Mata has plenty of reasons to be taking a keen interest in the upcoming OFC U-19 Championships 2022.
Matavera shakes Nikao in premier division
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Saturday’s match between Matavera and Nikao Sokattak in the Tower Insurance Premier Mens division was one for the books as the crowd were unsettled over an exciting first week match of football antics.
Cooks national cricket squad play Auckland’s first all- Māori team
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands national squad played Auckland’s first all-Māori cricket team in the weekend.
Young athletes compete
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
Around 120 young people took to the stadium for the BCI National Youth Athletics Championships.
Cook Islands U19 football squad heads for Tahiti today
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands football squad are eager to attend the OFC U19 Championship and will set off for Tahiti today. The competition starts on Wednesday September 7.
Early morning training for tennis champs
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis
Four junior Cook Islands tennis players – ranked in the top four of the East Pacific – will depart next week to compete in the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships in Lautoka, Fiji.
Matavera faces Nikao on home turf today
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Today the football mayhem starts as Matavera FC will be welcoming Nikao Sokattak FC to their home grounds for their first face off, while Puaikura FC host Avatiu FC to a severe lot of fixtures.
‘If we win, it’s going to be huge!’
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands national cricket squad departed for Auckland yesterday to join the other half of their team before going to the East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament in Vanuatu.
Pa Enua in youth athletics champs today
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports
The BCI National Youth Athletics Championships is on today. - 19091019/ Picture: ATHLETICS COOK ISLANDS
Titikaveka and Tupapa start mid-week football fixtures
Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Today will be the first of the football season’s senior fixtures, where Titikaveka FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC will be taking the first lot of mid-week games.
Trained, blessed, and ready for take-off
Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands national men’s cricket squad departs today for Auckland, the first stop on the road to the East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament in Vanuatu.
Kayal Iro debuts as Cronulla Shark #555
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks’ Matt Ikuvalu’s injury during training presented the opportunity for Cook Islands international Kayal Iro to become Shark #555 when he took to the field over the weekend to take on the Bulldogs at PointsBet Stadium in New South Wales, Australia.
