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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.
Top of the table clash as Tupapa takes on Matavera-Ngatangiia
This week marks the start of the second phase of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition, with critical matches poised to shake up the standings.
CIRU gears up for Awards Night
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is gearing up for a fantastic conclusion to their 2024 season with an exciting Awards Ceremony to be held this weekend.
Tupapa Panthers claim women’s rugby union title
Tupapa Panthers claimed the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s title after beating Arorangi Bears in the final at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka last Saturday.
Titikaveka and Puaikura go head-to-head in second meet
In the much-anticipated Rarotonga Football Season round six matchups at the CIFA Complex, Titikaveka and Puaikura will face off in a series of crucial encounters across multiple divisions.
Island teams prepare for Cook Islands Games
Island teams have started fundraising for the Cook Islands Games that will be held from October 4–19, 2024.
Exciting clashes loom as Rarotonga football season enters round six
As the Rarotonga football season reaches round six, excitement continues to build, with a new set of fixtures set to kick off today. Grassroots divisions will take centre stage starting at 4.15pm, promising an action-packed afternoon of young talent on display.
Electrifying Eels bring pride to community with clean sweep
The Avatiu Eels have made history with an extraordinary accomplishment, achieving a clean sweep in the 2024 rugby seasons across both league and union codes under the leadership of coach Clive Nicholas.
Fishing community reels in success
Rarotonga has retained the annual Gary Parlour Wahoo Fishing Competition, now in its 27th year, as well as the Goldy Goldie/Ms Ben Mahimahi Fishing Tournament over the weekend.
Round five delivers exciting matchups and surprises
Last weekend's round of matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season featured thrilling games across all divisions.
‘Float like a butterfly sting like a bee’: Veteran boxers to inspire men of all ages at Fight Night
Boxing fans on the island are eagerly awaiting the Cook Islands Boxing Association (CIBA) ‘Future Champions Fight Night’ this Friday, starting at 6pm, at the Tupapa Netball Domes.
Eels it! Avatiu crowned champions
In a thrilling 80-minute match that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Avatiu Eels emerged victorious over the Tupapa Panthers, clinching the 2024 Rarotonga Club 15s premiership title with a hard-fought 32-27 win on Saturday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka. Solomone Taukei reports.
Fierce rivals set to battle for 15s title
The 2024 Rarotonga Club 15s grand final is shaping up to be an unforgettable showdown between two of the country’s fiercest rugby rivals: the Tupapa Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels at Teimurimotia Park this afternoon.
Football’s round one competition culminates with exciting fixtures
As the first round of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season draws to a close, today’s fixtures promise an exciting conclusion. Avatiu FC will host Titikaveka FC at Aretere Park while Puaikura FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC will face off at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Wahoo! Record-breaking field of anglers vie for Gary Parlour title
The first lines hit the water yesterday morning for the 27th edition of the legendary Gary Parlour “Wahoo” Game Fishing Tournament, poised to make history as a record 46 boats have registered for this event.
Nail-biting final looms
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Clubs 15s premier men’s final will be a ‘nail-biting affair’.
Cook Islands one win away from history
Cook Islands cricket men’s side is one win away from making history at the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa.
Rugby rivals set for epic showdown
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are planning to execute all their moves from their trainings when they meet Avatiu Nikao Eels in what they expect to be a tough battle in Rarotonga Club 15s competition final this Saturday.
Tupapa Maraerenga takes on Nikao Sokattak in midweek clash
Tupapa Maraerenga prepares to take on Nikao Sokattak at CIFA Complex today, with the U15 Boys match kicking off at 4pm, followed by the Senior Women’s clash.
Cook Islands back on track for T20 World Cup qualification
The Cook Islands cricket men’s side’s ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament campaign is back on track after a seven wicket win over Vanuatu in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Rarotonga Football Season enters final week of round one competition
As the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season head into the fifth and final week of round one matches, the excitement builds as the competition wraps up its first phase.
