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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.
Avatiu FC bows out of OFC Women’s Champions League without a win
Hekari United have confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Champions League in the Solomon Islands with an impressive 5-0 victory over Cook Islands’ Avatiu FC in wet conditions in Honiara over the weekend.
Cook Islanders cast line in world’s biggest fishing tourney
In amongst the 2000 fishers in the world’s largest fishing competition in terms of the number of boats participating, the Kubota Classic Billfish Tournament in Whitianga, Aotearoa New Zealand, were Cook Islands very own fishermen Junior Ioapa and Poe Poila from Rarotonga.
Underdogs triumph in Pairs Classics
Underdogs rose to the occasion and claimed victory in the 2023/24 Rarotonga Golf Club Pairs Classics tournament, which concluded last Saturday at the Nikao golf course.
Rarotonga 13s comp heats up
As the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s season heats up, Victoria Park in Tupapa is set to host another round of thrilling matches this afternoon.
Eels maintain top spot after Round 1 comp
Avatiu Nikao Eels finished round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga League 13s premier men’s competition on top.
Respect the whistle: Refs call for understanding from fans
Cook Islands Rugby League referees face criticism from fans despite lacking technology and working hard to ensure fair play, and the association is calling for more understanding and potential new referees.
Uini steals the show with wonder goal for Avatiu FC despite second loss
Two late goals secured Tafea FC their first win at the OFC Women’s Champions League, overcoming Avatiu FC 4-2 at Lawson Tama Stadium on Tuesday (Cook Islands time).
Future triathletes take centre stage
The Cook Islands Triathlon annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri took place on a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon.
Glassie returns as Cook Islands netball U21 coach
Netball Cook Islands is gearing up to host the Netball Youth World Cup Regional Qualifiers for Oceania and has appointed a new coach to prepare the national side for the tournament to be held in September.
Avatiu FC fall short in OFC Women’s Champions League debut
Poor weather on Sunday (Cook Islands time) might have meant that Solomon Islands’ Henderson Eels were made to wait a little longer to make their OFC Women’s Champions League debut than they’d hoped, but their patience was rewarded with a 2-0 win over Avatiu FC in Honiara.
Katuke takes top prize at Mama’s Reef Fishing Competition
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s Mama’s Reef Fishing Bamboo Rod Competition on Saturday drew a respectable number of 27 enthusiastic women.
Underdogs rise as Sea Eagles shock Eels
In the fifth week of rugby league action, the fields witnessed unexpected shifts and surprises as underdogs rose to the occasion and mighty teams faced humbling defeats.
Defending champs unstoppable
The Cook Islands 2024 Mixed Touch Competition has five more weeks of round robin games before the exciting playoffs.
Nukupure Park set for thrilling clashes
As the anticipation builds for the next set of rugby league games today at Nukupure Park, all eyes are on the clash between the Titikaveka Lady Bulldogs and the Arorangi Lady Bears in the senior women’s division.
Bulldogs seek redemption
Titikaveka Bulldogs are looking to bounce back this afternoon against defending champions Arorangi Bears after a heavy defeat to Avatiu Nikao Eels last week.
Rarotonga sailors shine at Nationals, youngsters set for NZ challenge
The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) has had a great start to the year, hitting the ground running with several activities.
Unbeaten GAT and Nukz Power lead
Team GAT remains undefeated and leads the 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s competition after round two at the National Stadium in Nikao. Nukz Power holds the top spot in the women’s category, mirroring their male counterparts with an unbeaten run and 18 points.
Cook Islands sprinter Tolosa equals 60 metre national record
Cook Islands sprinter Daniel Tolosa has equalled the longstanding 60 metre national record of 7.23 seconds.
Avatiu ready to showcase Cook Islands women’s football to the world
In an unprecedented journey that captures the spirit of adventure and competition, the Avatiu FC women’s football team today will depart for the Solomon Islands to compete in the OFC Women’s Champions League.
Eels lead, Panthers fight back
Avatiu Nikao Eels premier men’s side cemented their place on top of the domestic 13s competition after extending their winning streak to three matches.
