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Cook Islands hold top 10 spot

The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby league teams are both ranked 10th in the latest International Rugby League world rankings released this week.

Football

Tupapa-Maraerenga FC creates history

The final match of the 2024 CIFA Knockout Competition, played on Wednesday, was the perfect conclusion to an action-packed season, as Tupapa-Maraerenga Football Club and Nikao Sokattak Football Club clashed in one of the most intense and dramatic Premier Men's games seen in recent years.

‘David-esque’ Bangla Tigers keep ‘Goliath’ Blackcaps at bay on day three

Day 3 - New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 401/6 (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Wagner 3/98, Boult 3/61). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.

Cricket

Bangladesh boss Blackcaps on day two

Day 2: New Zealand 328 all out (Devon Conway 122, Will Young 52, Henry Nicholls 75, Shoriful Islam 3/69, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 175/2 (Mahmudul Joy 70*, Najmul Shanto 64, Wagner 2/27). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, NZ.

Cricket


Classy Conway’s century makes it New Zealand’s day

Day 1 - New Zealand 258/5 (Devon Conway 122, Will Young 52, Henry Nicholls 32*, )

Cricket


Tamariki Kanga crowned Mauke Volleyball champs

The Mauke Volleyball Tournament got underway at the Taunganui hard courts situated at the harbour, “blessed” with some cooling light showers, on the morning of Boxing Day.

Sports


De Kock quits test cricket

South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock won’t be playing in the two tests against the Black Caps here next month after his shock retirement from the test arena.

Cricket


League confirms Nines tournament

Cook Islands Rugby League is set to kick off their 2022 season with the annual Nines in Paradise tournament next week.

Rugby league


Stacked victorious at Touch comp

There were thrills and spills with a magical ocean view at the annual Boxing Day Touch tournament held on Monday, at a new venue this year – Nukupure Park in Muri.

Sports


Stage set for Boxing Day Touch

Eight teams have registered for the Cook Islands Touch Association’s annual Boxing Day Touch Tournament.

Sports


What do fans want to see this Christmas?

RNZ’s Hamish Bidwell unpacks a few ways the sporting world can give back to New Zealand sports fans this Christmas.

Other Sports


CISNOC ready for challenges and fun in 2022

Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) have had a big year of bringing the community together through numerous sporting events.

Other Sports


Beach Games registration extended

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has extended the deadline for 2022 Beach Games registration following poor response.

Other Sports


Nikao complete clean sweep

Nikao Sokattak took home the 2021 Knock Out Cup on Saturday after their glorious 3-0 win over Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s division, taking home both the 2021 Round Cup champions title and the Knock Out Cup title after 12 long years.

Football


Battle of the giants

After last week’s semi-finals that delivered multiple surprises, there is a lot to look forwards to in today’s Knock Out Cup Finals at CIFA Complex in Matavera, where 2021 Round Cup holders Nikao Sokattak will meet Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s finals.

Football


Junior grades ready for finals

Exciting battles are expected in the curtain raiser clashes between age group teams in lead up to the much-anticipated premier men’s and women’s Knockout Cup finals this Saturday.

Football


Football festival spreads Christmas cheer

A ‘Jingle Jangles Football Festival’ was held in the spirit of Christmas on Tuesday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, for young aspiring football stars.

Football


CIFA prepares for Qatar meet

The Knockout Cup finals this Saturday will serve as the selection ground for the national men’s team to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition in Qatar in March, 2022.

Football


Boxing Day Touch Tournament

The Cook Islands Touch Association will carry on their festive tradition with the Boxing Day Touch Tournament, and for the first time will be holding it at the Ngatangiia Field for a day full of family fun and friendly competition.

Sports


Grassroots KO Cup final decider today

It has been an exciting couple of months for grassroots football - but today’s the day.

Football


Naea named Serve-ing Pacific’s first winner

Cook Islands’ Tinomana Naea has been crowned the first winner of Serve-ing Pacific – Badminton Oceania’s new volunteer recognition programme.

Badminton


Ranking system ‘flawed’: Carlson

The latest international rugby league ranking places the national teams behind some tier three nations.

Rugby league


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