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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.
Touch to hold opens finale
Cook Islands Touch Association will this afternoon hold the finals in the open men and women’s categories at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Tupapa Panthers end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run
Tupapa Panthers on Saturday ended Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition after a superb 34-12 win at Victoria Park.
Panthers after Eels’ winning streak
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be hoping to end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon at Victoria Park.
Stage set for Pursuit in Paradise
Numbers for next week’s BSP Aitutaki Marathon are small but international participants say the intimate event is exactly what has drawn them to run in paradise.
Lady Bears to host Lady Eels
An exciting battle is expected this afternoon when Lady Bears take on Lady Eels in the final match of round one in Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition.
Cook Islands Football Association leadership dispute lands in court
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) leadership dispute has landed in Court, with ‘dismissed’ president Tiraa Arere filing for an immediate interim order to restore him to the top role.
Beach netball fundraiser postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the “Shoot your Shot – Beach Netball” fundraiser by the Netball and Basketball Cook Islands sports codes which was scheduled to take place this Saturday has now been postponed to April 1.
Glenn inspires future league stars
Former Broncos and Cook Islands captain Alex Glenn is using his story of success to give back to the next generation, heading up the new Broncos Multicultural Youth Leadership Programme.
Touch playoffs heat up
The Cook Islands Touch weekly competition will today continue in the men’s and women’s opens category.
Avatiu Eels and Lady Panthers emerge top contenders after R1
Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Panthers have emerged top bets after round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
Eels wallop Bulldogs 84-0
Avatiu Nikao Eels continued their winning streak with a huge 84-0 win over Titikaveka Bulldogs in the final week of round one Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition.
Hendersons ‘never say never’
For seasoned triathletes Kevin and Thomas Henderson the recent Ironman Taupo saw the pair finally both complete the famous race.
Touch enters Open playoffs
The Cook Islands Touch weekly competition will today hold the playoffs in the men’s and women’s opens category.
Clipped Sea Eagles ready for Bears
The final week of round one Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition will have Arorangi Bears hosting Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
‘Where I’m meant to be’: Cook Islands boxer eyes World Championships
Cook Islands boxer Teremoana Jr Teremoana is confident he will be representing Australia in the upcoming World Boxing Championships, considered the highest level of competition for amateur boxers alongside the Olympic Games.
Cook Islander set for NRL debut
The Maruariki family in Rarotonga, New Zealand and Australia will be glued to their television sets this evening when one of their own makes his NRL debut for the Dolphins against Canberra Raiders at 8.30pm (Cook Islands time).
Rugby league referees’ body looking for match officials
The ‘under resourced’ Cook Islands Rugby League Referees Association is looking for more match officials as round one of the domestic 13s competition draws to a close.
Thirteen teams battle in Senior Primary School Football Tournament
The 2023 Senior Primary School Football Tournament that kicked off last Friday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera saw 13 school teams competing for top prizes.
CI Touch appoints coaches
Cook Islands Touch Association has stepped up their preparation for the 2023 Pacific Games by naming their national teams’ coaches.
Cook Islands Football embroiled in leadership dispute following ‘dismissal’ of elected president
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is embroiled in a leadership dispute following the ‘provisional dismissal’ of its elected president which the regional and international governing bodies have deemed invalid.