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Sports
Aitutaki Liftoff 2024 Draws almost 100 athletes
The Aitutaki Liftoff (7 – 10 November) functional fitness sports event drew a record number of almost 100 local and international athletes.
Cooks 7s team prepare for Oceania Comp
Cook Islands national 7s team are now in the red zone as they physically and psychologically prepare for the Oceania Rugby 7’s in Honiara, Solomon Islands on December 7.
League legend to coach Rarotonga U12s against Kurnell Stingrays
Cook Islands rugby league legend Kevin Iro will be coaching a Rarotonga-based team that will play the visiting Australian-based Kurnell Stingrays this month.
Avatiu capitalises on Puaikura blunders to secure thrilling win
The round seven Rarotonga Football Round Cup competition saw some exciting clashes across all age groups and senior divisions.
Tabusoro secures last minute win
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri-Nations series kicked off with an exhilarating showdown at Raemaru Park, Arorangi, where the Cook Islands Residents faced off against Tabusoro Fiji Cook Islands (Tabusoro FK-CK).
Cook Islands U16s suffer heavy loss
Cook Islands suffered a major setback after going down to a dominant Samoa 0-10 in their first OFC U-16 Women’s Championship match in Fiji over the weekend.
Tri Nations rugby kicks off
The Vodafone Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri Nations 15s Competition kicks off today with the highly anticipated clash between the Cook Islands Residents XV and Tabusoro Fiji Cook Islands team.
Title race heats up in Rarotonga Round Cup football competition
As the second phase of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition kicks off, round seven promises thrilling encounters across two key venues.
A family affair: Mothers and daughters thrive in rugby
Three mother-daughter duos played together on the same rugby team in the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s competition, inspiring young women and highlighting the power of family bonds in sports.
The power of family and pride in rugby
A former rugby union great who represented the Cook Islands national team, shares his experiences and highlights the importance of family, community and hard work in the sport.
Cook Islands’ World Cup dream over
Cook Islands football men’s team is out of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers after losing to Tonga 1-3 in its first match in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Town and Country women’s teams ready for historic Tri Nations debut
The Town and Country women’s teams will feature for the first time in the Tri Nations 15s Competition which kicks off this Saturday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Pivotal mid-week matches for Matavera-Ngatangiia and Nikao Sokattak
Matavera-Ngatangiia and Nikao Sokattak will battle in the mid-week clash in round seven 2024 Rarotonga Football Season at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Mauke hits fundraising goal for Cook Islands Games
The Mauke Cook Islands Games sports committee is thrilled to announce the successful raising of $17,000 through its recent golf ambrose and radiothon fundraisers for its 400-plus athletes.
Round Cup competition heads into R7
The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season is heading into round seven, with anticipation building for thrilling action at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Teams gear up for exciting battles in 2024 Tri Nations 15s competition
The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri Nations 15s Competition, featuring Cook Islands Residents, Tokouso (Samoa and Tonga) and Fiji Tabusoro, was launched yesterday.
Cook Islands U16 women’s team eyes World Cup berth in Fiji
Cook Islands national football side departed last night for the OFC U16 Women’s Championship, set to take place in Fiji from September 8-21, 2024.
Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side edges Matavera in hard-fought clash
The round six clashes in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition last week delivered thrilling football action across all divisions, with several closely contested matches and standout performances.
Rising stars and legends honoured at 2024 Cook Islands Rugby Awards
The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby Union Awards Night held at the Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi on Saturday night was a remarkable celebration of talent, dedication and sportsmanship across junior and senior divisions.
Cook Islands eyes World Cup debut
Cook Islands national men’s football team is in Apia, Samoa, for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers from September 6-9, 2024.
Cook Islands Rugby Union honours legends
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is proud to induct several remarkable individuals and a historic team into its Hall of Fame, recognising their exceptional contributions to rugby and the nation over the past 30 to 50 years.
Harmon refuses to pay $50k fine after appeal against football ban ‘dismissed’
The worldwide ban on all football-related activities imposed on former Cook Islands Football Association president Lee Harmon will continue to apply past its date of expiry until the fine and costs of over $100,000 are paid in full.
