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Sports
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.
Tennis Cook Islands squad ready to serve at East Pacific Regional Championships
A determined squad of 13 players from Tennis Cook Islands departed for Apia, Samoa, yesterday to compete in the highly anticipated East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC).
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.
Top of the table clash
An exciting battle awaits in the final round of the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition this afternoon at Turangi Oval.
Two giants to take the field
A match supporters have been waiting for – the clash of the Titians affair will take place in the domestic football competition.
The stars of tomorrow
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) was pleased with the age group holiday training programme which focused on educating upcoming players the basics of becoming the stars of the game.
New Sevens coaches appointed
Cook Islands Rugby Union has appointed the new head coaches of the national Sevens teams.
Former stars to coach Manu Samoan side versus the Barbarians
A group of former Manu Samoa players will take charge of the team in next month's one-off clash against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
Playing for redemption
For the Tower Insurance premier men’s match, it’s a clash of the bottom two this mid-week, Puaikura who stands at fifth and Matavera, three points behind, will battle it out on Friday at Raemaru Park.
Grassroots table toppers to battle today
For the young guns run in this afternoon, the top two teams will battle it out to the end in their last week of Round 2.
Cyclists smash national record in 100 km ride
A team of cyclists have conquered a 100 kilometre cycle ride on Rarotonga and smashed a national record.
Squash skills to be highlighted at nationals
Well-honed shots and raw talents are set to collide at the Cook Islands Squash Nationals next week.
Nikao Sokattak, Tupapa Maraerenga lead title races
Nikao Sokattak premier men’s team and Tupapa Maraerenga senior women’s team are currently leading the Tower Insurance and The Islander Hotel Championship, respectively, after nine rounds of games in the 2021 Rarotonga Round Cup Championship.
Redbacks maintain unbeaten run
Arorangi men’s side maintained their unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after a hard-fought win at Raemaru Park on Saturday.
Upset win opens up title race
The race for the premier men’s title in the domestic football competition has become interesting following a major upset on Friday.
Matavera after major upset
An exciting Saturday awaits footballers in the premier men’s match.
Athletes battle for personal bests
Athletics Cook Islands held its final domestic event for the season, the National Championships, this week. Although there was a small turnout in the two-day event that concluded yesterday, the annual competition proved its quality, not quantity, that matters the most.
