Sports
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.
Dominant Nikao thumps Titikaveka
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Supporters turned up in numbers at CIFA complex on Saturday, for what was a thriller of a game between fan favourites Nikao Sokattak FC and the men in blue Titikaveka FC, in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division.
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi!
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Australia won their maiden world T20 title by defeating trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand comprehensively in the final.
Cooks lose second Tri Nations match
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Residents are out of contention for the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15 Championship title after losing their second match over the weekend.
Redbacks get their fairytale ending in cricket comp
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
An outstanding performance from man of the match Tuakana Mataiti saved the blushes for the Arorangi Redbacks in the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s final on Saturday.
Tri Nations ‘pressure match’ as Cooks meets Samoa
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The second game in the Rarotonga Tri-Nations Rugby Series will be played today at Victoria Park in Tupapa, featuring the Cook Islands Residents team against the Tokouso Samoan team.
Redbacks eye historic win
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
History beckons for Arorangi Redbacks in the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s final this afternoon at Raemaru Park.
Titikaveka after another upset
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
CIFA Complex will hold battles like no other today when Titikaveka FC will go toe to toe with top seeded Nikao Sokattak FC in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division.
