Sports
Te Tupu makes clean sweep!
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
The excitement of Oe Vaka Nationals continued yesterday, with 29 paddlers taking to the ocean for the final singles race of the year on V1, OC1’s, and surf ski.
Basketball programme brings community together
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
The people behind Rarotonga Community Development Basketball are ramping up efforts to achieve their goal of bringing more of the community together through the game. By Alana Musselle.
Grassroots players to receive trophies today
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports
As we enter the last round of the Round Cup, and the festive season, grassroots players will be in for a Santa surprise today, as they play their last football matches before teams get their 2021 trophies.
College students take to the field for quick rip rugby
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union made the most of yesterday’s good weather and hot sun taking Tereora College Year 10 students in a quick rip competition.
237 kilo blue marlin wins top spot in fishing event
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
With just under an hour to go for the final weigh time at 6pm, Gordon Heather pulled up to the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) with a 237.2 kilogram blue marlin to win the heaviest fish section of the annual CITC Liquor and Woodstock fishing competition held on Rarotonga on Saturday.
Live Free paddlers triumph!
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Four teams took part in yesterday’s V6 5km – Junior Under 16 Race on day two of the Oe Vaka Nationals 2021.
Cook Islands inspired tatau designs featured in Moana Pasifika’s jersey
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Moana Pasifika’s home jersey for Super Rugby Pacific is made from recycled plastic bottles and represents the combined cultures and traditions of the Pacific Islands, including the Cook Islands.
Tabusoro Fiji defeat Tokouso Samoa/Tonga in thriller
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A try in the dying stages from captain Josua Koroi saw Tabusoro – Fiji win the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Championship title at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Oe Vaka Nationals 2021 starts
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
The biggest annual event in the Oe Vaka calendar kicked off on Saturday, with 16 vaka taking to the water for the long-distance iron races.
Tabusoro crowned Tri Nations champions
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Favourites Tabusoro Fiji claimed the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15s Championship in a closely contested decider against Tokouso – Samoa/Tonga at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Sweet revenge: Tupapa thumps Titikaveka
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The stands at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Complex in Matavera filled with many supporters on Saturday for the Tower Insurance premier men’s match between the soldiers in blue Titikaveka and the men in black and white Tupapa Maraerenga.
Series decider!
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The power of Tokouso forwards and speed of the Tabusoro backline will headline the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15 Championship finale this afternoon at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Tupapa to take on Titikaveka
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The soldiers in blue, Titikaveka, will take on the mighty black and white Tupapa Maraerenga in the feature premier men’s match this afternoon.
Beach Games to return in 2022
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee this week announced that the Cook Islands Beach Games will be returning to Rarotonga next year after proving to be one of the biggest sporting events of 2020 during border closures.
Ulberg joins Championship club Broncos
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands international Paul Ulberg has joined London Broncos for the 2022 Championship season.
Matavera set to battle Nikao Sokattak
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
More epic battles, at CIFA Complex in Matavera, are set for this mid-week. A match between adored Nikao Sokattak FC and the ever improving Matavera FC, in the Islander Hotel women’s division is bound to be a gripping game to watch this afternoon.
Cook Islands Olympians share their experiences
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A send off to the rollercoaster ride that was the 2020 Olympics campaign took place at the Waterline Restaurant - a successful end to the big year that saw two of the nation’s youngest athletes come home with big achievements.
Marata Niukore returns to hometown NRL club
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Parramatta back rower Marata Niukore, who is a Cook Islander, will join the Warriors on a four-year contract starting in 2023.
Muri crowned women’s champs
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
Muri won the women’s title in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after a close win against neighbours Turangi in the final at Raemaru Park.
Rotary Club of Rarotonga raises $10,000 for men’s health
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports
Saturday saw the Rotary Club of Rarotonga in association with the Boyd family host the annual Bob Boyd Memorial Golf tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
