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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.
Team Cook Islands ready for fruit-carrying race at Traditional Games in Tahiti
The Cook Islands Tu’aro Mā’ohi Traditional Games representatives in Tahiti are geared up for their first competition today in the timau ra’au (fruit carrier race).
Beddoes heads to Olympics
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes will be heading to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games after making the cut through universality quota.
Taea dominates 2024 Cook Islands Women’s Rugby League Awards
Former national sprinter Patricia (Patty) Taea dominated the Cook Islands Women’s Rugby League 2024 season, winning three awards including MVP and solidifying her status as the top player.
Cook Islands cyclists conquer brutal 100km challenge
The nation’s strongest and quickest cyclists took to the roads last Friday’s public holiday to participate in one of the Cook Island Triathlon Association’s flagship events, the BSP 100km cycle race.
Cook Islands thrilled to participate in traditional sports in Tahiti
Cook Islands representatives participating in the Heiva Tū’aro Mā’ohi traditional sports in Tahiti later this week are “thrilled” to be part of the unique event.
Bears, Eels off to flying start
The Cook Island Rugby Union Premiership kicked off with thrilling performances from the Arorangi Bears, Titikaveka Bulldogs, Avatiu Eels, and Tupapa Panthers, with standout contributions from several players.
Raro 15s defending champs Panthers take on Eels today
Rarotonga 15s defending champions Tupapa Panthers will face Avatiu Nikao today at the Tupapa field, showcasing what could be a replay of last year’s thrilling finish when the Panthers dethroned the Eels.
Bradlee Anae living his dream as NFL player in America
Bradlee Joseph Ioane Anae is living his dream.
Titikaveka Pearls triumph in netball finale
Titikaveka Pearls are 2024 netball Cook Islands Premiership winners after taking down Tupapa 41-30 on Thursday night.
Tupapa and Titikaveka claim final netball spots
Titikaveka Pearls will face Tupapa at the Netball Cook Islands Premiership finals today after defeating Arorangi 61-51 in the semi-final match on Tuesday.
Exciting finals at mixed touch tourney
The Business House Mixed Touch Tournament concluded on Monday with thrilling grand final matches, marking the end of another successful event with Air Raro winning the Mana Division, ICI Crew the Moana Division, and Te Mavericks Ora the Toa Division.
Town Whites claim first Conan’s Cup title despite final leg loss
The Town Whites hoisted their first Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league title despite going down to the Country Blacks in the final leg of the three-match series over the weekend.
Power outages force rematch of netball premiership semifinals
The Netball Cook Islands premiership semifinals played at the Ngatangiia courts were thrown into disarray last Thursday due to an unplanned power outage. The interruption occurred during two crucial semifinal games, necessitating a rematch scheduled for this evening at 5pm.
Blues claim CIRL State of Origin series
A thrilling finish in game three at Nukupure Park on Saturday saw the Town Blues claim victory in the CIRL State of Origin series.
State of Origin series decider
The Cook Islands Rugby League State of Origin series will shift to Nukupure Park in Muri today after the Country Maroons’ comeback win against the Town Blues at Terevete Park in Avatiu last week.
Sisters serve up success: Volleyball stars Pati and Adora inspire the next generation
In the high-stakes world of elite volleyball, sisters Pati and Adora Anae have carved out a unique path, rising to the pinnacle of their sport while maintaining the humble values instilled in them by their parents Cook Islander Ina Karika-Anae and their Samoan/German father Brad Anae during their childhood in Laie, Hawai’i.
Rising Stars set for thrilling finish
Primary and secondary school teams will vie for top honours in the annual Rising Stars Championship netball, Rippa rugby and rugby 7s finals today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Thrilling semifinals set stage for Business House Touch grand finals
The Business House Mixed Touch Tournament reached its thrilling semifinal stage on Monday, showcasing intense competition and spirited performances from all 12 teams.
Rarotonga players dominate netball U21 training squad
Twenty young females have officially been named in the Netball Cook Islands U21 training squad with majority being local trialists.
Premier netball semifinals promise thrilling matchups
Rarotonga’s netball season is reaching its climax as the extended premier division competition narrows down to the top four teams.
