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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.
Cook Islander Meti wins another World Long Drive tourney
For the fifth time in her illustrious career, Cook Islander and New Zealand golfer Phillis Meti has captured the 2024 World Long Drive championship in the United States.
Araura College takes 2024 Schools Badminton tournament by storm
Araura College from Aitutaki proved that great things can come from unexpected places after making a strong debut in the Schools Badminton Tournament being held at the National Auditorium in Tupapa this week.
Round 4 to bring thrilling grassroots and U18 men’s football action
Kicking off at 4.15pm, the CIFA Complex will once again host an exciting display of grassroots football in the 2024 Rarotonga football competition.
Cook Islands eyes T20 World Cup
The Cook Islands Cricket Association has finalised its men’s national squad for the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament to be held from August 16 to 24 in Apia, Samoa.
Excitement unfolds in Round 3 football with dramatic draws and big wins
The Premier Men’s clash on Friday between Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga was a hard-fought battle, with both sides struggling to find a way through the congested midfield, forcing play out wide.
Panthers claw back to victory
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers remain in the hunt for top place finish in the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Grover Harmon elected CIFA head
Cook Islands football rep Grover Harmon has been elected the new president of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next two years up to the next elective year for Council Members in 2026.
Eels smash Bulldogs, Panthers face Bears
Avatiu Nikao Eels have cemented their top spot in the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition after a comprehensive win over Titikaveka Bulldogs yesterday afternoon.
Matavera-Ngatangiia and Avatiu set for epic clash in football comp
Nikao Sokattak and Titikaveka will be out to break their winless streaks while Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Avatiu in round three 2024 Rarotonga Football Season this afternoon.
Performance fuels young captain’s desire
The Cook Islands have well and truly punched above their weight at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti.
Neururer, Skurosz victorious in gruelling Adventure Race
The lagoon in Titikaveka could not have been more perfect for the PTS & Uncle Toms Adventure Race which was held Saturday afternoon.
Tough conditions test paddlers at National Singles Championships
Hot flat sea conditions made it a tough grind for paddlers in the National Singles Championships on Saturday.
Battle for supremacy
Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga will clash today and tomorrow in round three Rarotonga football competition, marking their first encounter this season at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Grassroots and U18 teams take the field in Rarotonga football round three opener
The third round of Rarotonga football competition 2024 kicks off today at 4.15 pm, featuring our young grassroots stars, the U6s, U8s, and U10s mixed teams, on CIFA Field 1.
Beddoes withdraws from Paris Olympics 2024 ‘due to injury’
Top middle distance runner Alex Beddoes withdrew from the Paris Olympics due to injury, but his absence won’t affect Cook Islands’ universality placing in the 2028 Olympic Games.
Puaikura runs riot vs Avatiu
Avatiu’s Aretere Park witnessed a sensational clash in round two of the 2024 Rarotonga football season as Puaikura trounced Avatiu 7-1 in the Premier Men’s Division over the weekend.
Beddoes pulls out of Paris Olympics ‘due to injury’
Cook Islands middle distance champion runner Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Olympic Games “due to an injury sustained during a final training session” in Paris, France, this week.
Olympic dream comes true for Dean
Cook Islands Football Association competition manager Pauline Dean worked as a match coordinator at the Paris Olympics, assisting with football matches.
Intense rivalry expected in R2
This weekend promises thrilling encounters as round two of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season gets underway. Avatiu will host Puaikura at Aretere Park, while Nikao Sokattak takes on Matavera-Ngatangiia at the CIFA Complex.
Cook Islands to face NZ Cavaliers in friendly T20s
Cook Islands Cricket Association will be hosting two T20 friendly matches against New Zealand’s Cavalier Cricket team at the Turangi Oval today at 10am and 2pm.
