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Sports
Sixteen teams ready to rumble at Boxing Day Touch Tournament
The stage is set for Vonnias Boxing Day Touch Tournament, which will be held this Thursday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Cook Islands Badminton celebrates successes at annual prizegiving
Cook Islands Badminton celebrated its end of year annual prizegiving awards on Friday night that honoured the dedication and achievements of players in all levels.
‘She’s a Ruckstar’ rugby clinic draws good turnout on day one
Cook Islands Rugby Union hosted a good number of girls on day one of the “She’s a Ruckstar All Girls Clinic” with ages varying from five to 15-year-olds at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday.
Top bets make winning starts
Giants Titikaveka and Avatiu premier teams made a good start to their Rarotonga Netball Club competition campaigns with wins in round one on Saturday.
Bears’ fairy tale run continues
Arorangi Bears’ fairy tale run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition continues with another huge win in the premier men’s division over the weekend.
Teiotu re-elected CIRU president
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) held its annual general meeting earlier this week to discuss its way forward following a challenging 2022 season.
‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby
‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby
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.
