Sports
Cook Islands to host Polynesian Cup
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Basketball, Sports
Cook Islands Basketball Federation will be hosting the Polynesian Cup 5x5 tournament in New Zealand later in the year.
‘Killer’ Miller takes IPL debutants Gujarat Titans to finals
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
IPL 2022 league table toppers Gujarat Titans chased down a massive total set by the Rajasthan Royals to book their place in the final.
Piri looks to jump long and high
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports
Piritau Nga has had a whirlwind week after entering the Te Mire Ora Dance Competition with hopes to raise funds for his trip to compete in the Oceania Area Championships next month.
Touch competition heats up
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
With the recent wet weather conditions, the Touch Association had to take their opens touch finals to Ngatangiia field, and the weather held up.
Local players earmarked for women’s World Cup
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The inaugural Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series is down to the wire with the Townside Titans and Countryside Redbulls set to battle for the title this week.
Rising Stars off to an exciting start
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports
The 2022 Rising Stars Championship for netball and rugby got off to an exciting start with almost 650 players from 57 primary and secondary schools’ teams across Rarotonga competing.
Titikaveka survive netball battle
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Defending champions Titikaveka survived a tit-for-tat battle in the feature premier division match against Avatiu over the weekend.
Comeback Queens: Titans keep series alive
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Townside Titans made an impressive comeback in the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series to keep their title hopes alive.
Netball rivalry
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball fans will get a chance to witness an exciting battle this weekend when arch rivals Avatiu hosts Titikaveka in game three of the domestic club competition.
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.
