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Sports
Panthers and Eels draw in thrilling clash
In a match that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels engaged in a spectacular and intense clash in the weekly rugby league competition, culminating in an exhilarating 24-all draw.
TKV Warriors ready to face Bears
The returning Takuvaine Warriors are ready to face the Arorangi Bears in week four of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) domestic 13s competition at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka this afternoon.
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.
League pays tribute to Bulldogs star
Lady Panthers are hoping to continue their winning streak in the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition after last week’s victory against Lady Bears.
Undefeated Eels wary of Bulldogs
The undefeated Avatiu Nikao Eels are wary of the Titikaveka Bulldogs when the two premier men’s sides clash this afternoon at Teimurimotia Park.
CIFA takes football into schools
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has launched a training and competition programme to prepare Rarotonga schools for a football tournament and inspire a lifelong passion for the sport.
Cook Islands Touch Open heats up with close games
Despite the heat, Cook Islands Touch Open competition continued with close games and good sportsmanship at the National Stadium in Nikao on Monday.
Changing the landscape of women’s football in Cook Islands
In the vast, turquoise waters of the Pacific, stands a modern-day trailblazer redefining the world of football in the Cook Islands.
Marsters, Lindsay among names mentioned for CISNOC top job
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has received a number of expressions of interest and applications for the Secretary General’s role, says organisation president Hugh Graham.
Rugby league thrills at Raemaru Park
Excitement filled Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday as rugby league fans throughout Rarotonga gathered to witness a thrilling display of talent. Solomone Taukei reports.
007 takes lead in Touch Mixed Comp
The Cook Islands Touch Association mixed category competition on Wednesday was fast, full of dives and drop balls for some teams as defending champions 007 emerged as strong contenders to retain their title.
League’s derby day double header
Arorangi’s Raemaru Park will be a hive of activity this afternoon when it hosts the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition’s first double header.
Super Slam swings into action
Weather permitting, the 2024 Rarotonga Super Slam Competition’s first round will start today.
Tupapa bows out with 3-2 win
Tupapa Maraerenga FC pulled off a hard-fought 3-2 victory at the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifying to deny Veitongo FC a qualification spot.
Badminton U17 team wins silver
Cook Islands U17 team won silver at the 2024 VICTOR Oceania Championships U17 Invitational Team Challenge in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Cooks boxer takes another jab at Paris Olympics qualifying dream
Cook Islands will be represented in Italy next month as Māori light middleweight boxer Tawhiri Toheriri takes a second shot at securing his spot to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics this July and August.
Nukz Power makes convincing win
Nukz Power played FBI with a convincing win of 12 – 1 at the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition at the National Stadium.
Kids get a go at triathlon event
Cook Islands Triathlon Association Is looking forward to their next big event, the Paradise Supplies Kids’ Triathlon which is to be held on Saturday 24th February 2024.
Cooks swimmers achieve five new records
Cook Islands swimmers have done extremely well at the 2024 World Aquatics Championship, in Doha, Qatar, Saudi Arabia having achieved five new Cook Islands records out of seven events, and personal bests.
Bulldogs’ stunning win throws league competition ‘wide open’
Titikaveka Bulldogs’ surprise victory over former champions Tupapa Panthers in the second week of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition has ‘thrown the competition wide-open’, says CIRL president Charles Carlson.
Harmon stars with seven goals as Tupapa Maraerenga FC Thrash Vaiala Tonga SC
Tupapa Maraerenga FC have secured an important 14-0 win in a fiery encounter against a Vaiala Tonga SC that saw four players sent off at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa yesterday.
Buckley Jr reels in back-to-back wins at Gordon Murray Memorial
Seasoned fisherman Buckley Buckley Jr, the champion of last year’s Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Competition, has done it again, taking out this year’s trophy as well.
