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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.
Handball history made on Aitutaki
The Cook Islands have been making great strides in their ongoing development of handball across the 15-island nation.
AKTT returns to Cook Islands Beach Games Volleyball
Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) returns to the Cook Islands Beach Games volleyball tournament after missing out last year.
Tupapa FC eyes OFC Champions League spot
As the OFC Men’s Champions League qualifying round draws near, excitement amidst the men of Tupapa Maraerenga FC is building. The draw for the Men’s Champions League Qualifying tournament which took place in Auckland, has set the stage for an intense competition among four aspirant teams, including Tupapa Maraerenga FC.
Football youngsters resume training
As the festive season wraps up, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has reignited the passion for football among its youth by resuming the CIFA Under 16 Boys Academy training sessions.
Mitiaro claims Air Badminton title
Mitiaro emerged victorious at the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games air badminton finals, claiming the gold medal.
One run heartbreak, nine wicket breeze: Cook Islands kick off Pacific Cup in style
Cook Islands made a solid start to their 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup campaign with a one-run loss and a nine-wicket win on the opening day of the tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday.
Avatiu FC first Cook Islands team in OFC Women’s Champions League
History will be made as the Avatiu women’s football side heads to the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from March 10-23, 2024, after securing their fate with a first-ever Rarotonga Round Cup win.
Cook Islands aim high in Pacific Cup despite missing top bowler
The national women’s team will be missing its top bowler in their opening 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup matches today, due to an injury.
Cook Islands' beach football talent on display
The Cook Islands Beach Games 2024 sizzled with excitement on Saturday, as teams clashed on the sandy courts in a vibrant display of beach football.
Pacific Cup squad announced
Cook Islands Cricket Association has finalised the team competing in next week’s 2024 SouthSeas Pacific Cup - International Women’s Tournament in Auckland - starting on Tuesday (Cook Islands time).
Sand-sational! Beach football takes centre stage at Beach Games
Excitement continued yesterday as beach football took centre stage at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2024.
Tiaore joins Singapore netball league
Cook Islands netball star Nicol Tiaore is set to take to the court in the Singapore Netball Super League 2024, becoming one of the latest national players to grace the international stage.
Team Outlaws reign supreme in Cook Islands Beach Touch competition
Team Outlaws were crowned the champions at the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games Touch Rugby competition held at the Nikao Beach Courts.
CISNOC seeks solutions after Beach Games, League 9s clash
The Cook Islands Beach Games’ opening, overshadowed by the League Nines in Paradise on Saturday, sparked concerns about scheduling conflicts, prompting organisers to acknowledge the challenge and seek solutions. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Cook Islands Cricket scores early win in Auckland tour
The Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has enjoyed a strong start to the year, with the men’s team securing an early victory against Auckland University Cricket Club (AUCC) in their trial matches in New Zealand.
Cooks calling on cross country runners
Athletics Cook Islands is on the lookout for one male and one female cross country runner to compete in Belgrade Serbia at the end of March.
FIFA assistance to Cooks for youth development
FIFA’s assistance to football in the Cook Islands had led to the development of youth programmes and training sessions over the years.
Poor tackling techniques connected to injuries in women’s rugby
Poor tackling technique from local-based female players across the clubs, led to injuries in the women’s games at the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise Tournament last weekend, says a world rugby union educator Andrew Iroa.
Nines in Paradise thrills
Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Clive Nicholas says the Cook Islands Rugby League 2024 season will be an interesting one after retaining the Nines in Paradise premier men’s title over the weekend.
Blackrock rules: New champs reign at Cook Islands Beach Netball comp
Team Blackrock has been crowned the new champions of the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games netball competition.
