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Sports
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.
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.
Pakistan confirm semifinals spot, Bangladesh’s campaign over!
South Africa routed Bangladesh to remain second on the points table in Group 1 whereas Pakistan continued their dominance in Group 2 with an easy win over Namibia on day 11 of the T20 World Cup.
Crucial clashes in local football
A new week of football competition will be welcomed today as grassroots kicks off the week at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
England confirm semifinal spot and sink Sri Lanka’s hopes
Another all-round performance by England against Sri Lanka on day 10 has confirmed their spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup whereas Sri Lanka will now need a statistical miracle to progress further.
National sevens tournament to return
Cook Islands Rugby Union is excited to announce and confirm that the RARO Rugby 7’s Tournament will proceed this year, following the same format of last year’s adjusted programme.
Cook Islands looks to capitalise on rugby revival
Super Rugby signings and regular test matches are just the start as the Cook Islands men's rugby team look to build on a productive international season.
England, Afghanistan & New Zealand thrash opponents
South Africa beat Sri Lanka in a thriller and England hammered Australia on day 8 whereas Afghanistan and New Zealand cruised to easy wins over Namibia and India on day 9.
Titikaveka stun hosts Puaikura
They came, they saw, they conquered. Titikaveka added to Puaikura’s miserable season beating the home side 1-0 at Raemaru Park on Saturday.
Do or die clashes in cricket
The Rarotonga Cricket Club competition heads into knockouts this weekend with teams eyeing final spots.
Puaikura to host Titikaveka in football
Titikaveka will enter Puaikura’s territory today for their face off in the Tower Insurance Premiership men’s competition. Both teams are at different ends of the table however there is a chance for either team to close the gap to climb the table.
West Indies and Pakistan win thrilling encounters
West Indies registered their first win of the tournament defeating Bangladesh whereas Pakistan continued their winning streak by beating Afghanistan.
Mobile company sponsors rugby series
A handover of the official uniforms for the three teams participating in this year’s Rugby Tri-Nations Tournament took place at the Vodafone headquarters yesterday afternoon.
Australia dominate Sri Lanka, QDK apologises!
Australia cruised past Sri Lanka on day six at the T20 World Cup but the news of the day was the apology by Quinton de Kock to his teammates and fans for not taking the knee in support of the BLM (Black Lives Matter) movement.
Competitors step up to CrossFit
Up to 65 athletes aged eight to 50 are competing in CrossFit competition ‘E Kokō.
Clinical England and rookies Namibia impress
England flexed their muscles against Bangladesh whereas newbies Namibia won a close encounter against Scotland on day five of the T20 World Cup.
Avatiu take down Nikao
This week will see these two teams face off at CIFA complex.
Avatiu to take on Nikao in U18 clash
Today the grassroots will kick off the first week of round three in the 2021 Rarotonga Football Competition at CIFA Complex.
Emotions, controversy and drama at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan registered their first win on day three of the Twenty20 World Cup in UAE whereas dark horses Pakistan continued their fine run with another major win on day four.
Dream run continues
Arorangi Redbacks finished on top of the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition after a massive win in the top of the table clash over the weekend.
Shaky start for cricket giants
The Twenty20 Cricket World Cup got underway in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend with giants Australia and England registering wins on day one followed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan on day two in their respective groups.
Tupapa Maraerenga slays Nikao
Saturday’s match between arch rivals Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division, brought out plenty of cheers from the grandstand and a field drenched with sweat from the hardworking players.
