Sports
Top of the table clash in football
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga will take on arch-rivals Nikao Sokattak in round five of the Tower Insurance men’s competition today at Nikao Field.
Participants urged to register for annual race
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
There is still time to get yourself to the events leading up to the 44th Round Rarotonga Road Race.
Tri Series confirmed
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The national rugby union has set the dates for the annual Tri Nations 15s Series between Cook Islands, Fiji and Samoa.
Parker elected CIFA president
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Allen Parker is the new president of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA).
Basketballers keep a bounce in their step
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports
More talent has been seen during week five of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament. It was jam packed on Wednesday last week with many exciting games played on the court.
Titikaveka set to battle Avatiu
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Titikaveka and Avatiu will be battling for much needed points in the Islander Senior Women’s match at CIFA Complex in Matavera this afternoon.
CIFA to elect new boss at extraordinary AGM
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association will tonight hold an Extraordinary Annual General Meeting to elect its new president.
Pacific Oceania tennis team targeting Davis Cup promotion
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Sports, Tennis
The Pacific Oceania men's tennis team is full of confidence heading into this week's Davis Cup meet in Jordan.
Last week of round one games kick off
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
All grassroots division footballers will be kicking their way into their fifth week of round one matches today at the CIFA complex.
Sevens rugby next for local clubs
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Local clubs are now shifting their focus to rugby 7s after the completion of 15s season on Saturday.
Winning innings
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Top local teams have made a winning start in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition over the weekend.
Nikao, Tupapa maintain unbeaten run
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak extended their unbeaten run in the Tower Insurance premier men’s competition after beating Matavera 3-0 at home on Saturday.
Four years in a row
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Tupapa Panthers created history after winning the Rarotonga Club 15s Senior A title for the fourth consecutive year on Saturday.
Now or never
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The senior A grade rugby finalists, the Tupapa Panthers and the Arorangi Bears are sticking by the term ‘champions adapt’, as they get ready to battle in today’s domestic rugby union competition final which was postponed last week due to poor weather.
National age group records fall at youth championship
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Young and promising athletes tore up the track at the National Stadium yesterday in the National Youth Athletics Championships. Races and other events kicked off at 8:30am and ended at 2pm. It had about 150 athletes aged 12 to 18 competing.
Clubs ready for cricket season
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The weekly 2021 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition will kick off this Saturday with seven women and eight men’s teams battling for the titles.
Bears look to break drought in 15s final
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears Senior A grade will be looking to break a 10-year drought this Saturday after rain put a dampener on their grand final against the Tupapa Panthers last weekend.
Puaikura hosting Avatiu in midweek football clashes
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Kicking-off yet another round of midweek fixtures at Raemaru Park this week is Puaikura and Avatiu.
Badminton boosts internal culture
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton has soared in popularity over the last two years in the Cook Islands. The sport has capitalised on the Covid-19 lockdowns and guidelines that restricted the country’s contact sports (rugby and soccer) in early 2020.
Young basketballers stay on game
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
A list of promising young basketball players are continuing to show their growing potential as the Avaiki Basketball Tournament which has been running for four weeks now progresses.
