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Sports
Young stars emerge at Kids Triathlon
The hot and sunny Saturday afternoon proved ideal conditions for the Cook Islands Triathlon’s annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri.
Twenty-four teams vie for eights pots in OFC Professional League
The work to decide the best eight teams to compete in the new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Professional League begins soon, with 24 registered applications received when the deadline for expressions of interest closed on 28 January.
Ngatikaura joins West Tigers’
Cook Islander Rua Ngatikaura has joined NRL club West Tigers’ 30-man for 2023 and 2024 seasons.
RAT relief for contact sport
From Thursday, April 14, Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) will no longer be required for contact sport in Rarotonga, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced yesterday.
League season in limbo
Cook Islands Rugby League has deferred its decision on the domestic 13s competition to next week after a club called for the 2022 season to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Promising rugby players head to New Zealand
Two up and coming women rugby players leave Rarotonga for New Zealand next week to join a new development programme.
Football superstars set to clash at Qatar 2022
Footballing superstars will grace the world’s biggest stage from 21 November to 18 December at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar.
Netball holding trials for World Cup Qualifiers
Netball Cook Islands is holding a two-week trial from April 6 to 20 to select players for the Netball World Cup Oceania Qualifiers to be held in Fiji in July.
Iro passionate about netball
Cook Islander Alex Iro is passionate about helping people on their netball journeys.
RAT tests under review
Government will be reviewing the ‘expensive’ Covid-19 RAT test requirement for players after lifting suspension on contact sport yesterday.
FIFA ranking for national side
Despite withdrawing from the Oceania World Cup Qualifiers due to Covid-19 cases, the national football side has achieved a major feat – earning an international ranking.
Eels target out of favour Marsters
The Parramatta Eels will reportedly add out of favour Gold Coast Titans centre Esan Marsters to their immediate shopping list.
Rugby World Cup in Australia firms for 2027 after government pledge
Australia took a giant step towards securing hosting duties for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after the federal government announced it would financially support delivery of the tournament – and a women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029 as well.
Winners crowned in National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship
The National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship was held for the second time and a winner was announced on Wednesday last week.
Sporting federations make adjustments to comply with Covid-19 requirement
Government has announced contact sport will resume from Friday, April 1, provided participants and officials return negative Covid-19 RAT tests.
Avarua Squash Courts back in the groove
After a lapse of 10 years, the Avarua Squash Centre located at the St Joseph’s Catholic Hall have come alive again with reopening of the sports facility in late January.
‘Attempting the world’s slowest half marathon’
First time Cook Islands visitor, Kiwi broadcaster and travel writer Tim Roxborogh took on the ‘Pursuit in Paradise’ marathon on Aitutaki and recounts his steps.
Three years in a row
The always popular Cook Islands Triathlon Association BSP Women’s Triathlon took place on Saturday afternoon with a much smaller field that usual.
Local pilot soars to new heights
Local pilot Andrew Logan is used to flying high but this week he set himself a new personal achievement soaring to new heights winning his first ever BSP Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise race.
Triathlon gears up women’s race
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is eagerly looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race which will be held this Saturday at the Tikioki Tri Site at 2pm.
Golf opener delivers new course record
Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao celebrated the opening of winter season with a new course record over a week ago.
Economic issues dominate ONOC meeting
Economic issues dominated the agenda at the latest Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) secretary generals workshop meeting, as discussions floated towards target setting and problem solving in the build-up to Paris 2024.
