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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.
Raro clubs set for 2023 Nines battle
Twelve teams will compete across three categories – open men’s, open women’s and under-18 men’s – in the 2023 League Nines in Paradise this weekend.
Netballers ready to ‘dive into the sand’
The annual Beach Games to be held from January 6-21 will feature Beach Netball for the first time in the Cook Islands.
Henry’s heroics help NZ on day 2
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 2 New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149) vs Pakistan 1st innings - 154 for 3 in 47 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 74*, Henry 1/35)
Naseem swings day 1 to maintain balance
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 1 New Zealand 1st innings – 309 for 6 in 90 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Naseem 2/44, Salman 3/55)
Cooks ready for regional battle
Cook Islands will face Vanuatu and Tahiti in their Group C fixture at the upcoming OFC Under-17 Championship in Fiji from January 11-28, 2023.
Pak-NZ test ends in draw
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 5 – Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72). New Zealand 1st innings 612 for 9 declared in 194.5 overs (Latham 113, Conway 92, Williamson 200*, Sodhi 65, Abrar 5/205, Nauman 3/185). Pakistan 2nd innings 311 for 8 declared in 103.5 overs (Imam 96, Sarfaraz 53, Shakeel 55*, Sodhi 6/86) drew v/s New Zealand 2nd innings 61 for 1 in 7.3 overs (Latham 35*, Abrar 1/23)
CIFA pays tribute to football legend
Cook Islands Football Association have joined in the outpouring of tributes to Brazil football legend Pelé, who has been widely regarded as the greatest of all time.
Classy Kane controls Karachi
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 4: Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 612 for 9 declared in 194.5 overs (Latham 113, Conway 92, Williamson 200*, Sodhi 65, Abrar 5/205, Nauman 3/185) Pakistan 2nd innings 77 for 2 in 31 overs (Imam 45*, Sodhi 1/17)
Junior Rugby League Skills Clinic
Aspiring rugby league players will get a chance to learn the tricks of the trade from Cook Islands international and CK Athletic co-founder Kiana Takairangi.
Kane is able: NZ-Pakistan Test hangs in the balance
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 3: Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 440 for 6 in 136 overs (Latham 113, Conway 92, Williamson 105*, Abrar 3/143, Nauman 2/137)
Tries galore at touch tourney
The beautiful weather didn't stop anyone from wanting to play touch – in fact it was being welcomed with tries being scored left, right and centre at Saturday’s Ronnie Siulepa Touch ournament.
Black Caps control day two
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 2 Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 165 for no loss in 47 overs (Latham 78*, Conway 82*)
Pakistan takes Day 1 honours vs New Zealand
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st test. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat. Pakistan 1st innings 317 for 5 in 90 overs (Babar Azam 161*, Sarfaraz 86, Patel 2/91, Bracewell 2/61)
Cook Islands amongst best improvers in International Rugby League rankings
Cook Islands teams are among the best improvers in the latest International Rugby League World Rankings but the head of the national body says he still doesn’t agree with the ranking system.
Cook Islands Badminton concludes 2022 season with awards
A special awards night held earlier this month by the Cook Islands Badminton Association (CIBA) acknowledged the effort and support from players and supporters in 2022.
All set for exciting Touch contest
The Ronnies Boxing Day Touch Rugby Tourney set for Monday, December 26 already looks exciting. It will be played at the Ngatangiia field in both competitive and social categories.
Junior athletes achieve their best in NZ
Young Cook Islands athletes have scored personal bests at national competition level in New Zealand.
Cook Islands swimmers break national records
Cook Islands swimmers achieved personal bests (PBs) and broke Cook Islands national records at the FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) World Swimming Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Titikaveka ends title drought with Knockout Cup win
After a dismal performance in the Rarotonga football Round Cup competition, Titikaveka women’s side made a strong comeback to win the Knockout Cup title on Saturday.
Nikao, Titikaveka crowned champs
A much-awaited Rarotonga football finals day came to an end on Saturday at CIFA Complex in Matavera. Stands and grounds were filled with many supporters who came out to witness who take the spoils after weeks of intense competition.
