Sports
Stage set for Rising Stars Championship
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2022 Rising Stars Championship for netball and rugby will be launched today at Raemaru Park, with a total of 57 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga and almost 650 players competing for the top spot and sponsored prizes.
Countryside Red Bulls confident
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Countryside Red Bulls will be going all out to claim the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series title against the Townside Titans this afternoon.
‘Small yet strong’ team for Pacific Mini Games
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands will be hoping for some medals as they send a squad of 10 athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas next month.
Fun run for a good cause
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Running, Sports
A 10-kilometre fun run is being held by charity group, Works With Faith to raise funds for an elderly persons’ new home in Rarotonga.
Bank of high energy anticipated at BSP squash tournament
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Squash
With eight teams already signed up for the BSP Business House Squash tournament starting this week, high energy action at the Nikao multi sports complex glass backed squash courts is guaranteed.
New President of Badminton Oceania to visit next week
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports
Ten teams will be competing in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022 – a badminton masters tournament for players aged over 35, next week.
Town down but not out
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Despite the heavy loss in the opening match of the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series, the Townside Titans remain optimistic of their chances as they aim for a sensational comeback this Friday.
Close battles in game two
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
Rain failed to dampen the spirit of some netball clubs and players in Rarotonga who took the courts for game two of the 2022 season on Saturday.
Veterans retain Tinman titles
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The weather on Saturday morning could hardly have been less ideal for the Cook Islands Triathlon Association Race of the 40th Maori Auri Tinman Competition, which is the National Championship of the Triathlon Club.
Annual Tinman celebrates 39 years
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Island Triathlon Association celebrates 39 years of the annual Maori Auri Tinman Race today.
Teaching them young!
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
About 30 Rarotonga children joined other 30,000 kids around the world to celebrate World Kids Athletics Day on Friday.
Red Bulls smash Titans
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
The inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series kicked off yesterday afternoon with Countryside proving too strong for the hapless Town side.
Netball season gains momentum
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Earlier this week on Wednesday saw the Arorangi and Tupapa clubs both field an Open 1s and Open 2s team – a pleasant surprise in comparison to last week when both clubs only fielded an Opens 1s team.
Women gear up for Conan’s Cup
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Local rugby league fans are in for a treat following the launch of the Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ – a Town versus Country tournament which kicks off today, in honour of a man who had a passion for league, the late Colin (Conan) Ngari Munokoa-Tini.
World Athletics Kids’ Day to be celebrated on Rarotonga
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
To mark the launch of the new Kids athletics programme, World Athletics will be celebrating Kids' Athletics Day in May with organisations around the world.
Cook Islands to meet Samoa and Tonga in FIFA Women’s Cup
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The road to regional glory, and with it the chance to secure one of the remaining spots at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 has been revealed following the draw for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022.
Clubs struggle with numbers as netball season kicks off
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Season has kicked off to a shaky start with the open grades.
Golden Oldies enjoy festival fun and friendship
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The three-day Golden Oldies Rugby Mini Festival which began at Raemaru on Saturday provided plenty of entertainment for spectators.
NZ rugby reps promote healthy living
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Rugby Union
New Zealand Rugby Pacific Sporting representatives visiting Rarotonga to help promote healthy lifestyles, meet with stakeholders and share their skills.
Badminton president takes volunteer crown
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands president Thomas Mereana-Ngauru has been crowned winner of Serve-ing Pacific, Badminton Oceania’s new volunteer recognition programme.
