Sports
Giving kids a chance to play
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports
Kids from primary schools all over Rarotonga were glad to ditch their books for badminton racquets at the annual Primary School Badminton Tournament yesterday.
A new champion awaits
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
A new women’s champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga Cricket Club finals this weekend.
Australia eye maiden T20 WC title
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The second semifinal saw Australia ending Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the tournament with a nail-biting finish in Dubai. Australia will now lock horns with trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the final on Sunday.
Justice delayed but not denied
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The first semifinal in the Twenty20 World Cup early yesterday produced an absolute thriller in Abu Dhabi. The pendulum kept swinging back and forth and New Zealand in the end got home with six balls to spare to confirm their place in the final. They now await the winner of the second semifinal between Pakistan and Australia.
Tupapa teams eye more wins
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Top drawers in the Islander Hotel senior women’s division, Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga will confront each other today in their mid-week match up at CIFA Complex while tomorrow, the Tower Insurance premier men will battle it out at 5pm.
Teeing off for men’s health
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports
In appreciation of the essential services the frontline workers worldwide have provided to the general public in the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Rarotonga have chosen ‘Frontline workers’ as their dress theme for the annual Bob Boyd Memorial Golf Ambrose Day.
Stage set for Netball already in Paradise tournament
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Netball, Sports
Dynamic netball talents will be on show in the Netball already in Paradise tournament.
Grassroots hyped for final rounds
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
There is no questioning that today’s grassroots match will bring out the volume in all supporters and players.
Juniors impress in final badminton competition
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports
It was a slamming weekend for Badminton Cook Islands with the Badminton Under 15s Championship Games taking place on Friday and Saturday from 4pm-7pm at the TSA courts.
Tupapa claims football title
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga’s Ladies in Black have claimed the Islander Hotel Women’s 2021 Round Cup Champions title.
India finish on a high
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In their last group game India defeated Namibia easily and although the result was inconsequential India finished their tournament on a high.
Semifinal lineup’s confirmed! England vs New Zealand, Pakistan vs Australia
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Australia beat West Indies and although England lost to South Africa, they made it to the semis from Group 1 with Australia on the basis of their superior net run rate. New Zealand and Pakistan won their respective matches in Group 2 and confirmed their spots in the semis.
Tabusoro-Fiji win series opener
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Favourites Tabusoro-Fiji made a perfect start to their Vodafone-Tri Nations 15s campaign at The Swamp in Avatiu on Saturday.
Tupapa dominate at CIFA Complex
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga greeted Avatiu to their doom in the Tower Insurance premier men’s match on Saturday, the giant killers Avatiu were unable to repeat their shocking takedowns at CIFA Complex.
Tupapa to take on Avatiu
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Today’s premier men’s match will see the mighty white and black take on long-time rivals Avatiu.
Arch rivals to battle in cricket semifinals
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
It will be do or die in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition today as teams battle for their spot in next week’s finals.
Tri-Nations opener promises action
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Rugby league, Sports
The first game in the Rarotonga Tri-Nations rugby tournament will be played today at 4pm at the Avatiu field, featuring Team Cook Islands against the Tabusoro Fiji Team.
Arorangi, Muri through to Cricket Club finals
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Arorangi Redbacks and Muri are through to the Rarotonga Cricket Club finals after recording wins in the top place playoffs last weekend.
Australia crush Bangladesh, Defending champs West Indies eliminated
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
With a massive win over Bangladesh, Australia gave a big boost to their chances of making it to the semifinals on Day 13 of the T20 World Cup.
Golfers take to the green
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Golf, Sports
Top golfers will be battling it out in the three-day 2021 Rarotonga Amateur Golf Open which tees off today at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
