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Sports
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.
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.
Youngsters do well at NZ athletics meet
Team Cook Island has put on an impressive show at the 2015 New Zealand Secondary Athletics Championships in Timaru, New Zealand over the weekend.
CIRU to hold season review meeting
The 2016-2019 strategic plan will be one of the major topics of discussion during the Cook Islands Rugby Union’s season review meeting tomorrow.
FOOTBALL
The knockout matches continues today at Raemaru Park and Takitumu School ground.
Jittery start for All Blacks 7s
The United States beat New Zealand for the first time in the World Rugby Sevens series, winning 14-12 Friday to reach the quarterfinals in Dubai on points difference.
Overseas teams dominate play
The Netball in Paradise tournament hosted its second round of matches yesterday afternoon at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Be in now for touch tournament
The Cook Islands Touch Association is holding a tournament later in the month to prepare for their upcoming season.
Young athletes to compete in NZ
A group of young athletes left the country on Tuesday night for the 2015 New Zealand Secondary Athletics Championships to be held in Timaru, New Zealand this weekend.
Public memorial service for Lomu
Cook Islanders residing in Auckland will have a chance to attend a public memorial service for Jonah Lomu on Monday next week.
Puaikura goes all out for much-needed win
Puaikura face a “must win” situation when they host Takuvaine in the round 13 feature match in the Van’s premier men’s competition at home today.
CIRU suspends players, spectators
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has dished out harsher penalties on intruders involved in the brawl during the Cook Islands International 7s final at the BCI Stadium earlier this month, than they have on the players implicated.
Every child has a right to play
The popular and exciting Just Play Village Festival to be held tomorrow at Victoria Park from 2.30pm onwards will celebrate Every Child’s Right to Play for International Children’s Day.
Rugby mourns shock loss of Lomu
The rugby world is mourning the shock loss of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, who passed away unexpectedly in Auckland early yesterday, aged 40.
Nikao youngsters shine in upset win
As a rainbow appeared after a slight drizzle on a dull Saturday afternoon, Nikao youngsters breathed new life into the Sokattak side after an impressive show to post a dazzling 2-1 win over Tupapa Maraerenga.
Fun day enjoyed at the golf course
Local photographer and island personality Ronnie Siulepa was out and about with his camera on Saturday, busy taking photos at a variety of locations including the Rotary Bob Boyd Memorial Golf Ambrose Tournament. He also found time to see who was out and about at the Hula Bar and the always popular Punanga Nui Market. Meitaki maata to Ronnie for generously sharing his photos of a great weekend on The Rock.
Rugby World Cup played out on Aitutaki
Aitutaki’s Araura College got into the Rugby World Cup spirit by wearing their support on their sleeves getting behind their favourite teams by dressing in their colours in the week of the Rugby World Cup final.
It's do or die for cricketers
It’s do or die for teams in the running for the title in The Computer Man men and women’s competitions this weekend.
Hosting opportunity for volleyball
The Cook Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) is considering hosting the AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Cup Phase III Olympic Qualifiers.
CIRU awaits rugby brawl decision
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has reiterated it does not condone violence on the field following the incident during the Cook Islands International 7s final last week.
Paddling festival buzz begins
Expect stronger cultural connections and a distinct carnival feel at this year’s Matson Shipping-sponsored Vaka Eiva Festival.
Learning experience for home team
Despite losing in their opening two matches, for the Cook Islands women’s pair Jackie Rongo and Amelia Moetaua, the Eastern and Central Zone Beach Volleyball Championship have been a learning experience.
