Sports
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.
Golden Oldies show their style on the rugby field
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Golden Oldies player George George makes a determined push during a 15-a-side game versus a visiting team at Raemaru yesterday.
CI youngster to represent country
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports
The Cook Islands won their first Commonwealth Games medal in 2018 for the men's pairs lawn bowlers, picking up a bronze.
NZ rugby team to visit
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
New Zealand Rugby Union PSP coordinator Tim Gilkison and Womens Rugby Ambassadors Tita Leaupepe and Margie Nena will be in Rarotonga until May 14 .
Great turnout for netball
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball got off to a great start on Saturday with an excellent turnout by both teams and supporters.
Netball teams scramble to find right number of players
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga netball season hit off earlier this week on Wednesday, seeing clubs scrambling for players in the 11th hour to make up their teams.
$9-million dollar upgrade for sports arena
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports
Plans for a $9 million upgrade of the Cook Islands Stadium and Arena are now underway, with the beginning of the new project acknowledged with a plaque.
Two new darts rounds soon
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports
The Darts Cook Islands Association is holding another two rounds starting on Tuesday, May 17.
Exciting finish to racing week
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Tuesday evening saw the end of Cook Island Triathlon’s week of racing with the much loved Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro cycle event.
Netball launches 2022 season, welcomes all fans
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga netball season launched yesterday with Opens Grades games.
Olympic president to meet PM on whistlestop visit to Rarotonga
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will be visiting Rarotonga today as part of a whistlestop meet and greet tour of the Cook Islands.
Oceania event first for badminton
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports
The first Badminton Oceania Masters tournament will be held on Rarotonga later this month from May 25 - 31.
Kiwi rugby clubs head to Rarotonga for bi-annual festival
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports
Had enough of hibernating and inactivity due to Covid-19? Then join the “oldies” for some fun and friendly rugby at the 2022 Cook Islands Oldies Rugby Mini Festival.
Women’s Nations Cup set for July in Fiji
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
The OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 has been confirmed to take place in Fiji between July 13-30, with nine Member Associations taking part in a bid to earn qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.
Lights and shade to transform netball courts
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Netball, Sports
The Tupapa Maraerenga community netball courts will soon light up with new street solar lights.
Annual triathlon brings out local talent
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The 26th annual Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon took place has been hailed a success.
