Sports
Panthers off to a flying start
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are off to a great start in the 2021 Raro 7s Community Tournament at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Cook Islands Rugby Referee Association receive new uniforms
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending men’s champions Tupapa Panthers will face a tough battle in the pool play of the Raro Rugby Sevens starting today at 3pm at the Avatiu Sports Field.
Boxing federation punching above its weight
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Boxing, Sports
Nine bouts in junior, intermediate and senior categories were held in Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event at the National Auditorium.
Cook Islands elect all-female board members to lead basketball growth
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports
Cook Islands Basketball Federation’s (CIBF) newly elected board members are set to take on the challenge of developing the sport in the country with a fresh vision moving forward.
Raro Sevens ‘a great community event’
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The 32nd Raro Rugby Sevens Community tournament has officially been declared open by the Minister for Youth and Sports Vaine (Mac) Mokoroa and Cook Islands Rugby Union vice-president Simiona Teiotu.
Young boxers showcase talent at amateur fight night
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Boxing, Sports
A number of people turned out for Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event, which was held at the auditorium and showcased a number of young and talented fighters.
Women’s teams ready for Raro Sevens
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
There is one more sleep until the much anticipated Raro Rugby 7s Community Tournament kicks off at the Avatiu Club Sports field.
Grassroots line up for semi-finals
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The final move to finals, the grassroots divisions will play their battles from 4pm today to find out who will be progressing into the finals next week.
Returning Cooks ready for more rugby action
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby league, Sports
In February 2021 Cook Islands Rugby Union was fortunate and grateful to receive rugby development opportunities for six local players to travel to New Zealand to play rugby union in the South Island region of North Otago. They have recently returned and met with reporter Alana Musselle.
Triathlon raises $500 for men’s health
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Cycling, Sports
As the month of November has officially passed, the Cook Islands Triathlon Association reflected on how their attempt to support men’s health and the Movember initiative proved highly fruitful.
World Cup prospect
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Dylan Napa’s Super League switch has got the Cook Islands Rugby League Association excited at the prospect of securing the outgoing Canterbury Bulldogs player for the World Cup 2022.
Cook Islands Rugby prepares for RARO 7s tournament
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The RARO 7s Tournament will be held this Friday and Saturday at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Puaikura through to semis
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Matavera field was a football fans attraction on Saturday, during the premier men’s matchup between Puaikura FC and Titikaveka FC. The match was decided in an exciting penalty shootout.
Rarotonga to take on Aitutaki in U19's rugby test
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is delighted to confirm a two test U19s youth males test series featuring teams from Rarotonga and Aitutaki to be held in Aitutaki later this month. With the support of Polynesia Media Cook Islands, the two teams hope coverage of the two tests will be live streamed onto the […]
Avarua and Nukutere crowned Quick Rip champs
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avarua Primary and Nukutere College were crowned the 2021 U13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Quick Rip 7s champions on Wednesday.
Grassroots to play knock outs
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After fifteen weeks of exhilarating round cup football action, we are finally entering the next stage in this year’s 2021 Rarotonga Football Competition, and to open-up the first week of the 2021 CIFA Knock Out Cup, will be none other than our Grassroots, who will play at 4.15pm this afternoon at the CIFA Complex.
Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifiers set for early next year
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
Oceania's FIFA World Cup regional qualifiers are set to take place early next year.
School netball event attracts new talent
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Netball, Sports
Tereora College held a mini netball competition for their Year 10 students on Monday which turned out to be a great introduction for half of the them who had never played netball before.
CIRU to hold Ability Rippa Rugby Day
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are running the Ability Rippa Rugby Day programme as part of their end-of-year Under 13 Rarotonga Schools Quick Rip 7s Championships programme this week.
Nikao ends title drought
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The newly crowned Round Cup champions, Nikao Sokattak ended a 11-year winless drought with the famous win over archrivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC on Friday.
