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Cook Islands hold top 10 spot

The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby league teams are both ranked 10th in the latest International Rugby League world rankings released this week.

Football

Tupapa-Maraerenga FC creates history

The final match of the 2024 CIFA Knockout Competition, played on Wednesday, was the perfect conclusion to an action-packed season, as Tupapa-Maraerenga Football Club and Nikao Sokattak Football Club clashed in one of the most intense and dramatic Premier Men's games seen in recent years.

Impressive finish for Nicholas

From personal bests to semi-final finish, Team Cook Islands are off to a roaring start at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Paddling


Cook Islands determined to send squads to World Cup

Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is determined to send squads to the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England later in the year despite a decision by New Zealand and Australia to pull out.

Rugby league


Nicholas into semis at Tokyo Olympics

Cook Islands paddler Jane Nicholas has made it into the semi-finals of the K1 Women’s at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

Paddling


Rarotonga win U19 title

Rarotonga claimed the annual Under-19s Youth Rugby Union Competition after winning the two-match series this week.

Rugby Union

Let the Games begin!

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony was held last night at the Olympic Stadium in Japan, with flag bearers Kirsten Andrea Fisher-Marsters and Wesley Tikiariki Roberts leading Team Cook Islands.

Sports


Fourteen debutants for Tonga clash

Cook Islands has named 14 debutants to take on Tonga in their do or die Rugby World Cup qualifying match tonight in Pukekohe, New Zealand.

Rugby Union


Cook Islands Olympic Team in Good Spirits

The Cook Islands Tokyo 2020 Olympic aquatic athletes Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Fisher-Marsters have the honour of carrying the nation’s flag at the opening ceremony in Japan, which is scheduled to get underway Thursday.

Other Sports


Challenge not for faint-hearted

The biggest mental and physical challenge Rarotonga has ever seen will take place in the form of the first ever Ariki Adventures Challenge this Saturday.

Other Sports


Aitutaki all set for U19 series opener against Rarotonga

The annual Under-19s Youth Rugby Union Competition will take place this week at the Arorangi and Avatiu fields.

Rugby Union


Tupapa Panthers extend rugby lead

Tupapa Panthers maintained their unbeaten form in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition overcoming Avatiu Nikao Eels over the weekend.

Rugby Union


Fireworks expected in rugby clash

The Swamp at Avatiu will see a range of talent on display today as it hosts the weekly rugby union club games. The big game of the day kicking off at 4pm will be between the reigning champions Tupapa Panthers and host Avatiu Nikao Eels. Alana Musselle reports.

Rugby Union


Youngsters impress at tennis meet

Apii Nikao and Avarua dominated the Rarotonga Primary Schools Mini Tennis tournament held at the National Sports Arena yesterday, reports Melina Etches.

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Olympic Games profile - Kohl Tamarua-Horton

Kohl Tamarua-Horton is preparing to compete in the canoe sprint event at the upcoming Toyko Olympics.

Other Sports


Raro players join national team

Two Rarotonga-based players have joined the Cook Islands 15s side for their second warm up match this afternoon.

Rugby Union


Apii Nikao tennis reps ready for debut

Apii Nikao tennis representatives in tomorrow’s schools tournament held their final training session with national tennis coach Malcolm Kajer on Tuesday.

Other Sports


Elite development for youth football teams

Budding Cook Islands footballers have an opportunity to shine when they land in Aotearoa New Zealand for a week long intensive training programme.

Football


Netball in Paradise returning to Raro

After one long year, the biggest netball competition in the Cook Islands will make a comeback to the courts in December.

Netball


Team Cook Islands unfazed by growing Covid cases in Japan

The Rarotonga-based members of Team Cook Islands to Tokyo Olympic Games are looking forward to the event despite concerns over increasing number of Covid-19 infections in Japan.

Other Sports


Ruepena kicks Bears to victory

Arorangi Bears made a superb comeback in the second spell to win their first Senior A match in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.

Rugby Union


Reds return

Former champions Takuvaine is making a comeback in the domestic rugby union season after a lapse of two years.

Rugby Union


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