Football
Gutsy Puaikura lose opener
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Football
Team Wellington have got an early jump on their OFC Champions League rivals in Group B with a 4-1 win over Puaikura FC while Ba and host club Hienghène Sport battled to a 1-1 draw on Match Day one in Koné, New Caledonia.
Puaikura ready for clash with Wellington
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Two South American players will feature for Puaikura in the OFC Champions League clash in New Caledonia.
Mission Kone on for Puaikura
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Published in Football
After two flights and a long-drive out to their destination, Rarotonga club champions Puaikura FC have finally arrived in Kone, New Caledonia, for the OFC Champions League Group Stage tournament from February 25 to March 5.
$500k upgrade for main football pitch
Friday 17 February 2017 | Published in Football
A field upgrade project to the tune of $500,000 has started on the Cook Islands Football Association’s main pitch in Matavera.
Busy year ahead for CIFA's Just Play programme
Tuesday 14 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Cook Islands Cricket Association is rubbing its hands in glee hoping for some good news from the international cricket governing body.
Big welcome home for champions
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Football
Emotions were in high supply at the Rarotonga International Airport as the successful Puaikura FC men’s team walked out of the arrivals gate on Saturday afternoon.
Puaikura step up contest preparation
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Football
Puaikura are hoping to intensify their preparation for the upcoming OFC Champions League Group Stage competition.
Champions' third win seals spot in big league
Friday 3 February 2017 | Published in Football
Cook Islands champions Puaikura FC will be in the OFC Champions League main draw in March after finishing the qualifiers tournament unbeaten.
Puaikura eyes historic finish
Thursday 2 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The history-making Puaikura side is keen to finish their 2017 OFC Champions League Qualifier on a high today at Loto-Tonga Soka Centre in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
Second win for Puaikura boys
Tuesday 31 January 2017 | Published in Football
Puaikura FC is on the brink of qualification for the OFC Champions League main draw after a 2-1 win over hot favourites Lupe Ole Soaga in the second day of action at the 2017 Qualifier.
Four goals get Puiakura side off to winning start
Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Football
RAROTONGA club champions Puaikura FC have earned three points after defeating Veitongo FC 4-0 on day one of the 2017 OFC Champions League Qualifier in Tonga last Friday.
Puaikura ready to face the big boys
Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Football
THE COOK ISLANDS football champions Puaikura FC are looking to make history in the Oceania Champions League.
Champs jet off to Oceanias
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Published in Football
THE 14 Rarotonga-based players and team officials of the Puaikura FC men’s left the country last night for the OFC Champions League Preliminary tournament in Tonga kicking off this Friday (CI time).
Puaikura FC juniors travel to Aitutaki for development tour
Saturday 21 January 2017 | Published in Football
FIFTY-SIX junior players from the Puaikura Football Club departed Rarotonga yesterday morning en route to Aitutaki where they will spend a week on a development tour.
Defending champs confident
Tuesday 17 January 2017 | Published in Football
HAVING made an impressive debut to the OFC Champions League in 2015, Samoa’s Lupe Ole Soaga are confident of making a big return to the 2017 edition.
Calcott boost for Puaikura in Champions League qualifier
Monday 16 January 2017 | Published in Football
THE 2016 Cook Islands premier men’s Round Cup title holders Puaikura FC’s latest recruitment has boosted the unbeaten team’s already high confidence as they prepare for the OFC Champions League Qualifier kicking off in Tonga on January 28.
Cooks welcome World Cup change
Friday 13 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
FOOTBALL In the region, including the Cook Islands, is set for major gains following FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup Finals.
Puaikura FC prepares for OFC Champs
Friday 13 January 2017 | Published in Football
THE 2016 Cook Islands premier men’s Round Cup title holders Puaikura FC are aware of the challenges ahead of them as they prepare for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifier.
World Cup Finals will never be the same
Friday 13 January 2017 | Published in Football
FIFA'S decision to expand the World Cup Finals from 32 teams to 48 starting in 2026 means one of world sport's greatest events is likely to become a shadow of its former self.
10 overseas teams for Kia Orana
Wednesday 11 January 2017 | Published in Football
THE COOK ISLANDS Football Association is three months away from launching its first Kia Orana Youth Football Festival on Rarotonga. The week-long event is set to take off from April 15 to 22 at the CIFA Complex in Matavera providing youth teams from all around the world a fun football and cultural experience here in the Cook Islands.
