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Sports
Flying the Cook Islands flag at AIMS Games in New Zealand
As shuttlecocks fly across and over nets, and scores are counted, a navy blue flag with a circle of white stars hangs proudly from the stands. Behind it, a team from the Cook Islands cheers on their athletes.
Top-of-the-table Tupapa Maraerenga FC faces Puaikura challenge at home
Victoria Park will be the centre of football excitement today as Tupapa Maraerenga hosts Puaikura in a day filled with action across various divisions.
The stars of tomorrow
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) was pleased with the age group holiday training programme which focused on educating upcoming players the basics of becoming the stars of the game.
New Sevens coaches appointed
Cook Islands Rugby Union has appointed the new head coaches of the national Sevens teams.
Former stars to coach Manu Samoan side versus the Barbarians
A group of former Manu Samoa players will take charge of the team in next month's one-off clash against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
Playing for redemption
For the Tower Insurance premier men’s match, it’s a clash of the bottom two this mid-week, Puaikura who stands at fifth and Matavera, three points behind, will battle it out on Friday at Raemaru Park.
Grassroots table toppers to battle today
For the young guns run in this afternoon, the top two teams will battle it out to the end in their last week of Round 2.
Cyclists smash national record in 100 km ride
A team of cyclists have conquered a 100 kilometre cycle ride on Rarotonga and smashed a national record.
Squash skills to be highlighted at nationals
Well-honed shots and raw talents are set to collide at the Cook Islands Squash Nationals next week.
Nikao Sokattak, Tupapa Maraerenga lead title races
Nikao Sokattak premier men’s team and Tupapa Maraerenga senior women’s team are currently leading the Tower Insurance and The Islander Hotel Championship, respectively, after nine rounds of games in the 2021 Rarotonga Round Cup Championship.
Redbacks maintain unbeaten run
Arorangi men’s side maintained their unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after a hard-fought win at Raemaru Park on Saturday.
Upset win opens up title race
The race for the premier men’s title in the domestic football competition has become interesting following a major upset on Friday.
Matavera after major upset
An exciting Saturday awaits footballers in the premier men’s match.
Athletes battle for personal bests
Athletics Cook Islands held its final domestic event for the season, the National Championships, this week. Although there was a small turnout in the two-day event that concluded yesterday, the annual competition proved its quality, not quantity, that matters the most.
Unbeaten Turangi teams lead cricket competition
The unbeaten Turangi men’s and women’s teams retain the top spot in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after superb wins in round five last weekend.
Titikaveka to Host football giants Tupapa
A thrilling premier men’s game is expected at Teimurimotia Park on Friday between Titikaveka and Tupapa Maraerenga.
Cook Islands name training squad for Tri Nations series
Team Cook Islands has named a strong squad for the Tri Nations Series which will be held next month.
Youngsters set for round 9 battle
Like every other Wednesday - our grassroots will be preparing themselves for today’s face-offs at the CIFA Complex.
CI league star leads team to Super League
Cook Islands rugby league superstar and Toulouse captain Johnathon Ford has lead his team to a spot in the Super League.
Oceania Football announces new comp schedule
The Oceania Football Confederation’s Executive Committee last week agreed to changes to the region’s competitions calendar for 2022 and a reshaped format for next year’s OFC Champions League.
Stage set for the annual Cycle Challenge
For the past eight weeks you may have seen cyclists out on our roads on a Thursday and Saturday afternoon. There has been a steady training build up ahead of the Annual BSP 100K (kilometre) Cycle Challenge which will be held this coming Saturday, starting at 2pm opposite the Latter Day Saints Church in Arorangi.
Curtain-raiser for the Cooks Games
The annual Athletics Championship starts this week with two twilight meets, tomorrow and on Thursday 5pm at the National Stadium in Nikao.
