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Sports
Rugby union promotes healthy living
Due to ongoing generous sponsorship from Cook Islands Building Supplies (CIBS), Arama and Vaine Wichman, the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) coaches, educators and rising rugby instructors are sporting bright new apparel.
Shortage of players in women’s league comp
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is facing a shortage of players in the women’s league teams this season.
Raro Club Rugby 7s to feature NZ Cooks players
The Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ) 7s team have landed, pumped and ready to showcase their passion, skill and camaraderie on the rugby field at the RARO Club 7s Tournament this Saturday, September 2 at Nukupure Park, Ngatangiia.
Cooks sports administrator puts hand up for a Commonwealth Games post
Long serving Cook Islands sports administrator Hugh Graham has put his hand up for a Commonwealth Games Federation vice-president's post.
Dean returns from assisting with FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Pauline Dean, the Cook Islands FA Competition Manager, has shared her experiences and insights while working at the FIFA Women's World Cup, held in the Oceania region for the first time.
Kiwi senior rugby team thanks Rarotonga Rugby Union
The Tairua Senior Rugby Team have received a warm Rarotonga welcome.
Ten teams in mix netball competition
Ten teams are competing in the Social Mixed Netball Competition that started at the National Sports Arena a week ago and continues today.
Beddoes making Cook Islands proud
Middle distance champion Alex Beddoes hopes that his performance at the Scottish Championship and 2023 World Champions in Budapest has made Cook Islanders proud.
Heavy rain puts dampener on game following exciting week of matches
In an unexpected turn of events, heavy rainfall marred the exciting encounter between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC on Saturday.
Cooks first BMX track a hit with the kids
The dream of BMX enthusiast Tony Takurua is now a reality with the opening of the first Pump Track ‘The Rock Bike Park’ in the Cook Islands at Ngatangiia.
Reid speaks highly of Cooks rugby players
Cook Islands rugby players have skills, strong running and are aggressive, says former All Black Hikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid, or better known as Hika Reid.
Nikao to host Tupapa, Titikavea hosts Avatiu
The line-up of football matches continues today.
Tennis youngsters represent Cook Islands at 2023 AIMS Games, NZ
Three young Cook Islanders will represent Cook Islands in the tennis competition at the 2023 Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand next month.
Super Heavyweight Sensation claims gold
In a remarkable display of talent, fortified grit and international success, Cook Islander Teremoana Jnr Teremoana clinched the Gold medal in the Australian Boxing Championships, and proudly wears the title of Super Heavyweight (92kg +) Champion.
Apii Nikao win gold at Aotearoa sports camp
Apii Nikao has been sweeping up gold medals in the five-day Camp Adair student’s badminton competition held this week in Auckland East, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Beddoes: Next stop Pacific Games 2023
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has now set his eyes on winning gold at the 2023 Pacific Games that is to be held in Honiara, Solomon Islands in November.
Cooks among Oceanian athletics on climate change talks and sport
Athletics leaders from Oceania have expressed fears for the future of their islands here, and warned "we are actually talking two different languages" in search of continual improvement in competition while combatting climate change.
Cook Islands bowlers gear up for World Tournament
The Cook Islands will be participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament hosted in the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, 2023.
Cook Islands Rugby League announces sponsorship deal with 4XC
The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) team has announced a sponsorship deal with 4XC, a forex brokerage firm based in the Cook Islands.
Tupapa too strong for Titikaveka
Last week, the 2023 Rarotonga football competition matches provided an array of impressive performances from local teams. Spectators were treated to exciting battles between Puaikura FC and Avatiu FC, Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Titikaveka, and Matavera FC and Nikao Sokattak FC.
Football fans in for a treat
Football fans can look forward to an action-packed round two in the Rarotonga football competition when Matavera takes on Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga battles Titikaveka today.
Cook Islands looking abroad to inspire a football revolution
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is looking to use a method more popular in the country’s national sport in order to improve the results and appeal of their men’s and women’s national teams.
