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Sports
Panthers and Eels draw in thrilling clash
In a match that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels engaged in a spectacular and intense clash in the weekly rugby league competition, culminating in an exhilarating 24-all draw.
TKV Warriors ready to face Bears
The returning Takuvaine Warriors are ready to face the Arorangi Bears in week four of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) domestic 13s competition at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka this afternoon.
Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifiers set for early next year
Oceania's FIFA World Cup regional qualifiers are set to take place early next year.
School netball event attracts new talent
Tereora College held a mini netball competition for their Year 10 students on Monday which turned out to be a great introduction for half of the them who had never played netball before.
CIRU to hold Ability Rippa Rugby Day
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are running the Ability Rippa Rugby Day programme as part of their end-of-year Under 13 Rarotonga Schools Quick Rip 7s Championships programme this week.
Nikao ends title drought
The newly crowned Round Cup champions, Nikao Sokattak ended a 11-year winless drought with the famous win over archrivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC on Friday.
Tournament provides platform for development
Netball Already in Paradise was declared a success after three days of intense competition at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Paddlers overcome tough conditions at Nationals
The biggest Oe Vaka race of the 2021 Nationals Competition took place on Saturday, concluding a jam-packed week of solid paddling.
Nikao claim Round Cup trophy
Football supporters filled CIFA’s grandstands on Friday, for the Tower Insurance premier men’s decider match between Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga, waiting to see who will be taking home the Round Cup Trophy.
Favourites remain on track
After two days of intense competition, top four teams from each division will be battling for the top honours in the Netball Already in Paradise tournament at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Exciting football battles loom in the final round
The Swamp in Avatiu will host another hectic clash in the men’s division taking on Titikaveka this afternoon.
Battle for netball honours begins
Netball Already in Paradise kicked off yesterday afternoon at the National Sports Arena with close to 15 teams battling it out on day one of the championship, which is the first of its kind without any international participation.
Teams make final leap towards title decider
The 15th and final game between the top of the table runners Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga tomorrow at the CIFA Complex will decide the Championship title for the 2021 Tower Insurance Premiership.
Te Tupu makes clean sweep!
The excitement of Oe Vaka Nationals continued yesterday, with 29 paddlers taking to the ocean for the final singles race of the year on V1, OC1’s, and surf ski.
Basketball programme brings community together
The people behind Rarotonga Community Development Basketball are ramping up efforts to achieve their goal of bringing more of the community together through the game. By Alana Musselle.
Grassroots players to receive trophies today
As we enter the last round of the Round Cup, and the festive season, grassroots players will be in for a Santa surprise today, as they play their last football matches before teams get their 2021 trophies.
College students take to the field for quick rip rugby
Cook Islands Rugby Union made the most of yesterday’s good weather and hot sun taking Tereora College Year 10 students in a quick rip competition.
237 kilo blue marlin wins top spot in fishing event
With just under an hour to go for the final weigh time at 6pm, Gordon Heather pulled up to the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) with a 237.2 kilogram blue marlin to win the heaviest fish section of the annual CITC Liquor and Woodstock fishing competition held on Rarotonga on Saturday.
Live Free paddlers triumph!
Four teams took part in yesterday’s V6 5km – Junior Under 16 Race on day two of the Oe Vaka Nationals 2021.
Cook Islands inspired tatau designs featured in Moana Pasifika’s jersey
Moana Pasifika’s home jersey for Super Rugby Pacific is made from recycled plastic bottles and represents the combined cultures and traditions of the Pacific Islands, including the Cook Islands.
Tabusoro Fiji defeat Tokouso Samoa/Tonga in thriller
A try in the dying stages from captain Josua Koroi saw Tabusoro – Fiji win the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Championship title at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Oe Vaka Nationals 2021 starts
The biggest annual event in the Oe Vaka calendar kicked off on Saturday, with 16 vaka taking to the water for the long-distance iron races.
