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Sports
Nikao, Tupapa last football battle
At the CIFA Complex, Nikao Sokattak FC will square off against Tupapa-Maraerenga FC in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup, while across town at Teimurimotia Park, Titikaveka FC will host Avatiu FC.
Ngakau Toa juniors in open Round Raro
Ngakau Toa’s J19 girls will be the only junior crew racing in the Round Rarotonga changes race on Friday.
Netball season gets underway with open grade clashes
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition got underway this week with the open grade games held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bears ready to face Eels
Arorangi Bears premier men’s team is looking to maintain its momentum in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition against Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
Lady Bears eye top spot
Lady Bears were gunning for a win today against the winless Lady Bulldogs in a bid to take the top spot in the Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition.
Stage set for Youth Festival
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is excited to kick off their 4th edition of the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival which is set to begin in Rarotonga in a week’s time.
Triathlon gears up for 41st Maori Auri Tinman Race
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will be holding their annual Maori Auri Tinman Race for the 41st time this Saturday, April 15, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
CISNOC reflects on ‘frustrating’ 2022, hopes for a positive 2023
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) had “enormous difficulties” in 2022 as it looks ahead to the 2023 year on a positive note.
Netballers step up for 2023 season
The Rarotonga Netball season has kicked off this week.
Cooks U15 lose opener
Cook Islands lost its opening match to Fiji in the OFC Under 15 Boys Development Tournament which got underway in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday.
Assault charges disputed
A man charged with common assault and assaulting a female is disputing the charges.
Lady Panthers’ misery continues
Lady Panthers’ misery in round two of the Cook Islands women’s rugby league 13s competition continues after the side went down to neighbours Lady Eels.
Visiting rugby players share stories of resilience and passion to keep chasing their dreams
A special meet and greet dinner for visiting rugby players Saphire Abraham and Barbra Auva’a on Monday was hailed a success.
Lady Eels after big wins
Lady Eels are gunning for big wins in round two of the Cook Islands women’s rugby league 13s competition after going down to the top two teams – Lady Panthers and Lady Bears – in round one.
New board members appointed at CISNOC
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee has appointed new board members as part of its annual general meeting.
Junior tennis team prepares for East Pacific Regional Championships in Samoa
Fourteen junior tennis players will be competing in the East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC) in Apia, Samoa from April 17-22.
Bears win heats up top two battle in league 13s
Arorangi Bears’ sensational win over Tupapa Panthers in the premier men’s and women’s division over the weekend has spiced up the race for top two finish in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
Bears upset Panthers
Arorangi Bears spoiled defending champions Tupapa Panthers’ brilliant start to round two of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s competition after pulling off an upset win over the weekend.
Touch rugby youth ‘fundraising hard’ for place in multi-national competition
The Cook Islands’ rising touch rugby stars are “fundraising hard” to raise the $2000 needed per person to compete in a new tournament against the best young players in the Asia Pacific region.
Eels hoping to bounce back, Panthers face Bears test
Raemaru Park in Arorangi will host the second double header of the 2023 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon.
The secret to sporting success: ‘Work hard, run and eat well’
Cook Islander Saphire Abraham who plays in the Hurricanes Poua, a New Zealand women’s professional rugby union team based in Wellington, is visiting Rarotonga conducting rugby skill sessions, with her partner Barbra Auva’a, New Zealand’s U72 power lifting open champion who transitioned to rugby about three years ago. The women have been sharing their training skills and technique with local talent.
Junior footballers impress
The 2023 Junior Primary Schools football tournament was held on Thursday at Takitumu School field after the daylong tournament initially planned for Wednesday at CIFA Field was postponed due to rain.
