Sports
Avatiu to battle Matavera in midweek football matches
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
An epic showdown is set for the mid-week match in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division where Avatiu clash with Matavera at Takitumu School grounds.
Footballers set to battle it out in eighth round
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The eighth round of the 2021 Rarotonga Football Competition kicks off this afternoon.
Basketball season ends on a high
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
After eight weeks of growth and development in basketball with what started as a small committee of passionate basketball players - has resulted in a tightly knit group who are dedicated to continuing their slow and steady progress in developing the sport.
Fijian Drua announce six more signings
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Rugby Union, Sports
A third Olympic seven gold medallist has been added to the Fijian Drua team that will compete in Super Rugby Pacific next year.
Top four remain unbeaten
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
A superb fielding effort from Arorangi handed them the win in the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition over the weekend.
Tupapa overcomes plucky Avatiu
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Giantkillers Avatiu were unable to replicate their upset causing performance against Tupapa in the Tower Insurance premier men’s match at Matavera Sports Field on Saturday.
Moana Pasifika will give chances to youth: Mauger
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The inaugural Moana Pasifika rugby coach, Aaron Mauger, said he’s excited to help build a pathway for young Pacific Island players.
Table Tennis Association hosting national championship
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Table Tennis Association will be hosting a national championship from October 12 to 14 at the Nikao Primary School Hall.
Tupapa wary of giantkillers Avatiu
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Giantkillers Avatiu will take on defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga FC in an interesting Tower Insurance premier men’s match this afternoon at Takitumu School grounds in Matavera.
A decade of dominance: Thrills and spills of junior athletics
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Local, National, Sports
Apii Avarua has retained the Prince of Wales Primary Schools Athletics trophy for 11 years in a row after winning the 2021 edition on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Top of the table clashes
Friday 1 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Defending champions Turangi and Matavera remain on track in the Rarotonga Cricket Club Competition after three wins each.
Mauger confirmed Moana Pasifika team’s head coach
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Aaron Mauger, who is of Cook Islands descent, pays tribute to his Pasifika heritage and families after he was confirmed as Moana Pasifika’s inaugural head coach.
Battle of youngsters in Puaikura versus Nikao midweek clash
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Puaikura’s senior women will meet with Nikao Sokattak for their second face off at 5pm today at the Raemaru Park.
Apii Avarua crowned Prince of Wales Athletics champions
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Primary schools on Rarotonga competed for the annual Prince of Wales Athletics trophy over two days, with Apii Avarua receiving the coveted trophy at the prize giving awards yesterday afternoon.
Basketballers step closer to final leap
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
The Avaiki Basketball Tournament saw a slamming night of semi-final games take place on Wednesday last week at the Papa’aroa Hall. Every team fought aggressively, desperate not to be eliminated and to make it into the top eight teams who will play at tonight’s finale of the basketball season.
Young footballers kick it up a notch
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Getting back into their usual Wednesday routine of football excitement will be the Grassroots matches today at CIFA Complex.
Moana Pasifika to call Mt Smart home
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional, Sports
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has been announced as the new home ground for the inaugural Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby team in their debut season of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Stage set for annual primary schools’ athletics meet
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Athletics, Sports
Schools around Rarotonga are gearing up for the annual Prince of Wales Athletics which will be held this afternoon and tomorrow at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Round Rarotonga Race becomes platform for community hope
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports
For the second year in a row the Round Rarotonga Road race on Saturday was a purely local event attracting over 330 runners and walkers marking the race’s 44th year.
Avatiu FC record major upset
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Bottom placed Avatiu caused one of the biggest upsets in the Tower Insurance Premiership after beating the top placed Nikao Sokattak over the weekend.
