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Sports
Sailing fun for all at RSC Open Day
Today marks the exciting start of the sailing season as the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) hosts its annual Open Sailing Day on the beautiful Muri lagoon.
Arorangi dominates cricket comp
The 2024 Cookie Sadaraka Cup T20 domestic cricket season heads into its semi-final round this Saturday, with the unbeaten Arorangi Redbacks leading the men’s competition and the Arorangi Red Hotbabes leading the women’s.
Excitement builds as Rarotonga Football Season reaches Round 10
Excitement is mounting as grassroots teams prepare for their Round 10 matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season at CIFA Complex in Matavera today.
Tupapa Maraerenga’s Webb brothers shine in 6-0 win
Round nine of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup was packed with excitement as teams across all divisions left everything on the field, delivering thrilling moments and some unexpected results.
Residents aim to make a statement at Tri-Series
Cook Islands Residents have arrived on the Gold Coast, Australia, for the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League Tri-Series from September 27 to 29.
Hard-fought victory sends Cook Islands to Netball World Youth Cup
The Cook Islands under-21 netball team has qualified for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, following a hard-fought, intense battle on Saturday.
Tokouso defends Tri-Nation title
Tokouso successfully defended the Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri-Nation Series after beating Cook Islands Residents 22-10 in the final match on Saturday at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Rand claims second Round Rarotonga title
A beautiful breezy sunny morning accompanied by the symphony of drums welcomed runners to the finish line at the 47th Round Rarotonga Road Race (RRRR) on Saturday morning.
Tupapa and Avatiu lock horns in thrilling Round Cup clashes
Victoria Park will host another thrilling round of matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition, with Tupapa Maraerenga FC taking on Avatiu FC in pivotal encounters for both the Premier Men and Senior Women.
Tri Nations finale
Cook Island Rugby Union looks to conclude the season in a remarkable fashion with the Tri Nations 15s Series finale at Aretere Park in Avatiu this afternoon.
Do-or-die match for Cook Islands U21
The Cook Islands U21 netball team must defeat Papua New Guinea today to qualify for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar.
Runners return for Round Raro Race
Over 270 runners and walkers across the 10 kilometre and 31km courses are set to hit the roads early tomorrow for the 2024 BSP Round Rarotonga Road Race.
Crucial clash for Cook Islands in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Cook Islands is ready to fight tooth and nail when they face the high-flying Samoans in a crucial clash tonight in the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Puaikura faces off against Nikao Sokattak in Rarotonga’s Round Cup
Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak will clash once again today and tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, marking their second encounter of the season.
Excitement looms as Rarotonga football round nine action gets underway
The excitement builds at the CIFA Complex today as the grassroots teams take the field for their Round 9 fixtures.
Cook Islands falls to Tonga in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Cook Islands remains in contention for a spot in the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 despite going down to Tonga on day two of the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
‘Netball is in our DNA’: Cook Islands hosts Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier
Netball Cook Islands is proudly hosting the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifier from September 16-21 in collaboration with the Oceania Netball federation.
Dynamic duo Neururer, Moorfield set new course record at Raro Challenge
The Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge saw a thrilling victory for experienced triathletes Roland Neururer and Jason Moorfield, who set a new course record.
Tupapa, Puaikura battle to 2-2 draw in Premier Men’s clash
Round 8 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup was packed with excitement as teams across all divisions left everything on the field, delivering thrilling moments and some unexpected results.
Cook Islands U21 thrills home crowd with victory
Cook Islands U21 side won its first match against Papua New Guinea 64-45 at the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
Tokouso edge out Tabusoro
Defending champions Tokouso made a brilliant start to their title defence campaign, defeating Tabusoro Fiji 26-17 in the second match of the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s series on Saturday.
Flying the Cook Islands flag at AIMS Games in New Zealand
As shuttlecocks fly across and over nets, and scores are counted, a navy blue flag with a circle of white stars hangs proudly from the stands. Behind it, a team from the Cook Islands cheers on their athletes.
