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Sports
Touch Deez, Vonnias Vikings claim Boxing Day Touch titles
The Vonnias Boxing Day Touch wrapped up 2024 for Cook Islands Touch with Team Touch Deez crowned champions in the competitive category and Team Vonnias Vikings taking the title in the social category.
Mauke celebrates Christmas with traditional sports and festive cheer
The people of Mauke celebrated Christmas with a week of festivities, including traditional sports, netball, touch rugby, volleyball, a night market and a string band competition, culminating in a fireworks display last night. Nicolea Mateariki reports.
CIFA completes ‘successful’ coaches’ course
Fourteen participants from clubs in Rarotonga and three from the Pa Enua attended the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) OFC Senior C License Coaching course which came to an end over the weekend on July 2.
Bowlers off to Commonwealth Games
Eighteen athletes will represent the Cook Islands at the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England which will be held from July 28 to August 8, 2022.
From reluctant coach to inspiring leader
The funny thing is Aaron Mauger never considered himself the right man to lead Moana Pasifika on their version of Mission Impossible.
Pasifika communities shattered at NRL’s axing of mid-season representative round
The Pacific Islander community feel let down by the NRL’s decision to scrap the mid-season round of international matches, saying it was their time to shine and represent their cultural heritage.
Eels notch comeback win
Avatiu Nikao Eels scored a late try to secure a close 28-25 win against Arorangi Bears at home at The Swamp on Saturday.
Cook Islands want eligibility rules for league expanded
The Cook Islands Rugby League president Charles Carlson says birthright eligibility rules should be expanded in order to improve the quality of the sport in smaller island countries.
Eels face tough battle
Avatiu Nikao Eels are in for a tough fight in game five of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this afternoon.
Nikao Sokattak in tough pool
The eight teams who will battle for continental glory, and with it the chance to represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup 2022™, have learned their group stage opposition following the draw for the OFC Champions League 2022.
Village pride at stake as Kumete games prepare to kick off
Village bragging rights are on offer at the annual Kumete Games to be held tomorrow at the National Stadium in Nikao.
‘Need to be competitive at top level’, says Cook Islands league president
The president of Cook Islands Rugby League calls for fans to be realistic as the side regroups after their heavy loss to Samoa.
Cooks selection for OFC Women’s Nation Cup
Twenty footballers have made the final selection for the Cook Islands women’s national football team, who will be competing in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s National Cup tournament in Suva, Fiji, from July 13 to 30.
‘Great experience’ at Pacific Mini Games
The majority of the Cook Islands athletes have returned home from the Pacific Mini Games in Northern Marianas.
Netball Results
Following are the netball results for Game 3 in Round 2 from the Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25 July matches.
'War not over yet'—Cook Islands Rugby League president
The Cook Islands Rugby League president is hailing the team’s performance against Samoa as “excellent”, but admits that more attention needs to be paid to selection policies.
Tournament helps educate youth
Approximately 650 netball and rugby players making up 56 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga competed in the 2022 Rising Stars Championship which closed last Friday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Edwards to consider World Cup call-up for the Cooks
Kenny Edwards has had initial talks with Cook Islands about the potential of representing his heritage at the upcoming World Cup.
Panthers win vital match against Eels
Tupapa Panthers have turned their fortunes around, with a strong win against the Avatiu Eels at home.
Cook Islands outclassed by Samoa in league test
Local Campbelltown junior David Nofoaluma crossed for four tries as Toa Samoa launched a new era ahead of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-12 win over the Cook Islands on Saturday night.
Cooks golfer secures silver in tight finish at the Pacific Mini Games
Cook Islands golfer Rotana Howard has rounded off a fantastic 2022 Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games with a silver medal.
Arere elected CIFA President
Tiraa Arere is the newly elected President of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next four-year term from 2022-2026.
