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Sports
Rarotonga to host OFC Qualifiers
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is gearing up to host one of the most exciting football events of the year – the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage.
Tennis Cook Islands squad ready to serve at East Pacific Regional Championships
A determined squad of 13 players from Tennis Cook Islands departed for Apia, Samoa, yesterday to compete in the highly anticipated East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC).
Rarotonga's young talent takes the field
The highly anticipated Rarotonga Football Season is set to kick off today at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Complex.
‘Fittest’ Oe Vaka squad to World Sprints
The Cook Islands is sending its largest ever squad to the International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships to be held from August 10-19 in Apia, Samoa.
Tupapa Panthers reign supreme
The captains of the Lady Panthers and Lady Bears praised their players for their dedication and sacrifice in the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 10s competition.
Panthers stun Eels in thriller
The Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final witnessed a dramatic and thrilling finish when Tupapa Panthers scored in the final minute to dethrone Avatiu Nikao Eels at Victoria Park.
Lady Panthers claims inaugural title
Lady Panthers thumped Lady Bears 38-0 to claim the Rarotonga Club Competition women’s 10s title at Victoria Park on Saturday.
All eyes on the prize
A tit for tat battle is expected in the Rarotonga Club 15s premier final when defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels takes on Tupapa Panthers at Victoria Park this afternoon.
Tough road to World Cup
Cook Islands’ bid to qualify for the next Rugby League World Cup has become more difficult following the sport’s international governing body’s decision to reduce the number of teams by six to 10 in the 2026 tournament.
Triathlon gears up for ‘exciting’ event
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about the Uncle Tom’s & PTS Adventure Triathlon event this Saturday.
Winner-take-all final
It’s a ‘winner take all’ final in the Rarotonga Club Competition Women’s 10s showdown between the Lady Panthers and Lady Bears this Saturday at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Funds not lost 'in the controversy' : FIFA boss
The head of the world football’s governing body has promised funding to help develop the sport in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands announces bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games
Cook Islands is bidding to host its third Pacific Mini Games, hoping to bring the regional sporting event back to Rarotonga after hosting it in 1985 and 2009.
Empire men win netball title
Following the successful debut of the Men’s Netball Competition which concluded last month, Netball Cook Islands (NCI) has set its sight on the upcoming Men’s World Cup in 2024.
Eels, Panthers in final
Arch-rivals and neighbours Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers will feature in the Rarotonga Club 15s final this Saturday after beating Arorangi Bears and Titikaveka Bulls in the semifinals over the weekend.
Developing sporting excellence
Athletics Cook Islands (ACI) have had a busy week of learning, developing and celebrating with an athletics academy, a mini competition and a 60th birthday celebration.
Historic visit: Bringing the love of football to our future generations
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino touched down on Rarotonga yesterday, making a historic first visit to the Cook Islands, where FIFA Forward funds are boosting football development.
Police make ruling on controversial raffle draw
After a weeklong inquiry, Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the results of a raffle draw where the top two prizes went to the same ticket holder will stand.
Darts Cook Islands hosting ‘strong’ NZ Niue team
The Darts Cook Islands is hosting New Zealand Niue 40 plus strong team with competitions held last week Saturday and on Wednesday this week.
Bulls fired up
Titikaveka Bulls are hoping to pull off a major upset when they take on the undefeated Tupapa Panthers in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal this afternoon at Victoria Park.
Lady Panthers take lead
The three-match women’s rugby union 10s series in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition kicked off last Saturday with two teams battling for top honours.
FIFA president to visit Cooks
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to make a ‘historic’ visit to the Cook Islands this Friday.
