Football
Big win earns Avatiu semis spot
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Takitumu Field had supporters stunned after Avatiu trampled hosts Matavera in the premier men’s knockout battle on Saturday setting themselves up for an epic semi-final next week.
Do or die battles in football
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2022 Rarotonga football season will today enter knockout eliminations where two venues will host unpredictable thrillers that will decide teams who will live to fight another day.
Grassroots football season wraps up
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotongan Grassroots football season ends today with the final knockout matches at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex.
Tupapa, Puaikura claim football titles
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga emerged on top in a fierce battle against Nikao Sokattak for the Round Cup trophy at CIFA Complex on Saturday.
Final fight for Championships
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC will host Nikao Sokattak in the final round of the Rarotonga Football season at CIFA Complex this afternoon.
Football enters final round
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As we head into the festive season, the Rarotonga Football Season will be readying themselves for some exciting action in the coming weeks, culminating with the crowning of the Round Cup champions.
Men in black dominate Cook Islands football
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The football season is one stepping stone closer to the crowning of its round cup winners for 2022, after the completion of the ninth round.
Raro kids get football lesson
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports
Oceania footballer of the century, Wynton Rufer wrapped up a week in Rarotonga on Wednesday coaching children how to kick a ball.
Neighbours set for derby clash
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season will see two interesting battles between Tupapa versus Matavera and Titikaveka versus Avatiu.
Football season heads for ‘business end’ as season heats up
Wednesday 16 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Prime Foods Grassroots superstars will be excited for these next few weeks to roll out, as the football season hits its peak and the Round Cup trophy almost ready to place in the new owners’ hands.
Unearthing footballing gems - Former All Whites star coaches next generation of footballers
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports
Oceania player of the century and largely regarded as the best football player New Zealand has ever produced, Wynton Rufer, has set his sights on coaching young Cook Islanders.
Nikao Sokattak held by Avatiu
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Table toppers Nikao Sokattak were rattled by Avatiu in the premier men’s clash over the weekend.
Neighbours Nikao and Avatiu to meet at Aretere Park
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Neighbours Nikao Sokattak FC will travel downhill for today’s clash against Avatiu FC, at Aretere Park.
Arorangi’s Raemaru Park to host midweek football clashes
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Raemaru Park is bound to be filled with football fans from around the island as Puaikura hosts Tupapa Maraerenga in the midweek Rarotonga football clashes.
Wacky Wednesdays popular at CIFA
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A new week, means another week of football madness, setting the standard for the week - as usual will be the Prime Foods grassroots U6, U8, U10 and U12 mix followed by the U18 Men.
New Zealand’s greatest soccer to kick it on Rarotonga
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports
New Zealand’s greatest footballer is on his way to Rarotonga to run grassroots coaching sessions at local schools.
Matavera thumps Puaikura in premier men’s clash
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Matavera thumped Puaikura 7-1 in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division match on Saturday at Takitumu grounds.
Matavera to take on Puaikura in lone football clash
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Takitumu will be buzzing with football supporters when they host Puaikura this afternoon. In the Tower Insurance premier men’s battle, the fourth placed home side will be looking for a victory against the struggling Puaikura side.
“Grassroots Kick into Gear”
Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Byron Brown | Published in Football, Sports
With a whole round of games, out of the way and the football season rolling into Week 7 of games. Even the youngest ballers are fired up going into this last round of football, as they are a step closer to hopefully taking home the winning cup.
Avatiu dominate at home against Puaikura
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu’s golden giants thumped Puaikura 6-0 in the Tower Insurance premier men’s clash on Saturday at The Swamp.
