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Sports
20 teams eyed for Team Tri challenge
Fifteen teams of three triathletes each have registered for the the Annual BSP and KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 1, at the Tikioki Tri Site.
Rarotonga to host OFC Qualifiers
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is gearing up to host one of the most exciting football events of the year – the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage.
Tri-Nations opener promises action
The first game in the Rarotonga Tri-Nations rugby tournament will be played today at 4pm at the Avatiu field, featuring Team Cook Islands against the Tabusoro Fiji Team.
Arorangi, Muri through to Cricket Club finals
Arorangi Redbacks and Muri are through to the Rarotonga Cricket Club finals after recording wins in the top place playoffs last weekend.
Australia crush Bangladesh, Defending champs West Indies eliminated
With a massive win over Bangladesh, Australia gave a big boost to their chances of making it to the semifinals on Day 13 of the T20 World Cup.
Golfers take to the green
Top golfers will be battling it out in the three-day 2021 Rarotonga Amateur Golf Open which tees off today at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
Titikaveka after rare double
Last week at Raemaru Park, the crowd experienced some shocking turn of events in the Islander Women’s division, when Titikaveka defeated Puaikura FC.
New Zealand survive Scotland scare, India finally arrive
New Zealand kept on track for a semifinal spot by surviving a scare from Scotland and India finally opened their account with a big win over the dangerous Afghanistan on Day 12 of the T20 World Cup.
Riding for men’s health
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held their second mountain biking ride for the Movember initiative on Saturday. After a successful first ride the weekend before they were excited to get together and get riding again for the cause.
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.
