Sports
Tennis youngsters ready to compete
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
The national junior tennis team is in Auckland to compete at the Junior Tennis- East Pacific Regional Qualifiers 2022, starting this Sunday (Cook Islands time).
Women’s team off to Oceania Football Nations Cup
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Players from Tupapa Maraerenga FC dominate the 20-member national women’s squad heading to Fiji for the 2022 OFC Women’s Nations Cup.
Race for the top four finish in Rarotonga Netball Club competition
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition will hold its final round of matches this Saturday before the knockouts.
CIFA completes ‘successful’ coaches’ course
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Fourteen participants from clubs in Rarotonga and three from the Pa Enua attended the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) OFC Senior C License Coaching course which came to an end over the weekend on July 2.
Bowlers off to Commonwealth Games
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Bowling, Sports
Eighteen athletes will represent the Cook Islands at the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England which will be held from July 28 to August 8, 2022.
From reluctant coach to inspiring leader
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The funny thing is Aaron Mauger never considered himself the right man to lead Moana Pasifika on their version of Mission Impossible.
Pasifika communities shattered at NRL’s axing of mid-season representative round
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Pacific Islander community feel let down by the NRL’s decision to scrap the mid-season round of international matches, saying it was their time to shine and represent their cultural heritage.
Eels notch comeback win
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels scored a late try to secure a close 28-25 win against Arorangi Bears at home at The Swamp on Saturday.
Cook Islands want eligibility rules for league expanded
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League president Charles Carlson says birthright eligibility rules should be expanded in order to improve the quality of the sport in smaller island countries.
Eels face tough battle
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels are in for a tough fight in game five of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this afternoon.
Nikao Sokattak in tough pool
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The eight teams who will battle for continental glory, and with it the chance to represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup 2022™, have learned their group stage opposition following the draw for the OFC Champions League 2022.
Village pride at stake as Kumete games prepare to kick off
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Sports
Village bragging rights are on offer at the annual Kumete Games to be held tomorrow at the National Stadium in Nikao.
‘Need to be competitive at top level’, says Cook Islands league president
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The president of Cook Islands Rugby League calls for fans to be realistic as the side regroups after their heavy loss to Samoa.
Cooks selection for OFC Women’s Nation Cup
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Twenty footballers have made the final selection for the Cook Islands women’s national football team, who will be competing in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s National Cup tournament in Suva, Fiji, from July 13 to 30.
‘Great experience’ at Pacific Mini Games
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Sports
The majority of the Cook Islands athletes have returned home from the Pacific Mini Games in Northern Marianas.
Netball Results
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Following are the netball results for Game 3 in Round 2 from the Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25 July matches.
'War not over yet'—Cook Islands Rugby League president
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League president is hailing the team’s performance against Samoa as “excellent”, but admits that more attention needs to be paid to selection policies.
Tournament helps educate youth
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Approximately 650 netball and rugby players making up 56 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga competed in the 2022 Rising Stars Championship which closed last Friday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Edwards to consider World Cup call-up for the Cooks
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports
Kenny Edwards has had initial talks with Cook Islands about the potential of representing his heritage at the upcoming World Cup.
Panthers win vital match against Eels
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers have turned their fortunes around, with a strong win against the Avatiu Eels at home.
