Sports
Tournament provides platform for development
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Already in Paradise was declared a success after three days of intense competition at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Paddlers overcome tough conditions at Nationals
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
The biggest Oe Vaka race of the 2021 Nationals Competition took place on Saturday, concluding a jam-packed week of solid paddling.
Nikao claim Round Cup trophy
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football supporters filled CIFA’s grandstands on Friday, for the Tower Insurance premier men’s decider match between Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga, waiting to see who will be taking home the Round Cup Trophy.
Favourites remain on track
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
After two days of intense competition, top four teams from each division will be battling for the top honours in the Netball Already in Paradise tournament at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Exciting football battles loom in the final round
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Swamp in Avatiu will host another hectic clash in the men’s division taking on Titikaveka this afternoon.
Battle for netball honours begins
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Already in Paradise kicked off yesterday afternoon at the National Sports Arena with close to 15 teams battling it out on day one of the championship, which is the first of its kind without any international participation.
Teams make final leap towards title decider
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 15th and final game between the top of the table runners Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga tomorrow at the CIFA Complex will decide the Championship title for the 2021 Tower Insurance Premiership.
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.
