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Articles by Solomone Taukei
From setbacks to glory: Eels coach Nicholas shares story of resilience
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Features, National, Rugby league, Sports, Weekend
In the world of sports, overcoming adversity is often the key to triumph. The victorious Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Clive Nicholas embodies this principle, sharing his story of how they navigated the challenging yet rewarding 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season. Solomone Taukei reports.
Building on successful partnership
Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) kicks off another season of rugby development for children and youth, with their Rugby Development Officers (RDOs) sporting new uniforms sponsored by the Cook Islands Building Supplies (CIBS).
Cook Islands Touch Business House Competition off to a thrilling start
Thursday 16 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association (CITA) kicked off the 2024 Business House Touch Competition on Monday this week, an event brimming with excitement, companionship, and the spirit of friendly competition.
Nail-biting netball knockouts
Wednesday 15 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Netball Cook Islands’ Rarotonga club competition has reached a fever pitch as the knockout rounds culminate in a spectacular showdown.
Eels, Lady Panthers crowned Rarotonga 13s champions
Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League season reached an electrifying climax as spectators were treated to a spectacle of intense matches in the Rarotonga 13s competition finals that kept them on the edge of their seats and unveiled new champions in premier men’s and senior women’s grades.
Panthers share secret weapon
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
Tupapa Panthers Club has become the talk of the town, making headlines for their remarkable achievements in rugby league this year. From the under-14s to the premier men’s and women’s teams, they’ve all secured spots in the grand finale this weekend.
Battle for supremacy: Netball knockout round starts tonight
Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Local netball fans can expect an evening filled with exciting netball action as the Netball Cook Islands Competition presents a series of knockout matches in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades.
Exciting start to netball season
Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition round 1 has concluded with exhilarating matches and surprising outcomes, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. Teams across various age categories competed fiercely, showcasing their skills and determination on the court.
Eels and Lady Bears march on
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Bears are through to the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition finals after hard fought wins in the semifinals on Saturday.
Lady Bulldogs ready for challenge
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
As the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition enters its final knockout rounds at the National Stadium this Saturday, the pressure in the air is intense.
Titikaveka leads netball comp, Avatiu outclasses Ngatangiia
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The fourth week of the Netball Cook Islands Rarotonga club competition was full of exciting matches. Teams fought hard on the court to get top spots before knockouts.
Unstoppable Panthers in finals
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) Rarotonga 13s competition knockout round on Saturday delivered a thrilling display of athleticism, strategy, and sheer determination, with the Tupapa Panthers asserting their dominance in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Do or die for Bears, Sea Eagles
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Excitement is brewing as the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition playoffs are set to kick off today from 1.30pm at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Netball comp heats up as R4 promises fierce battles
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The courts are heating up as the much-awaited round four of the Netball Cook Islands Rarotonga Netball Club competition kicks off today at three different locations.
Playoffs set for thrilling battles
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition enters knockout rounds this weekend as teams battle for a spot in the finals.
Titikaveka Pearls shine, Avatiu rule in netball battles
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition took off its weekly round with a flurry of thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. As clubs battled it out for supremacy on the court, the intensity was real, and the stakes were high.
Eels retain Minor Premiership title
Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The final weekly rounds of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition have concluded with a flourish, leaving fans electrified as the top four premier men’s teams solidified their positions for the upcoming playoff rounds.
Netball comp intensifies as 2024 season takes shape
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Excitement is in the air as the third week of the Rarotonga Netball Club competition once again draws the attention of netball fans, promising a weekend full of action at three venues around the island.
Panthers lead tight race, Eels face Sea Eagles in crucial match
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports
As the Cook Islands Rugby League season draws to a close, teams are racing to the top four of the points table. Each team has only one game left, and the premiership race is becoming increasingly competitive in these last rounds.
KAPs conquer Mixed Touch competition with dominant final win
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in National, Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2024 Mixed Touch Season Competition wrapped up on Monday with thrilling semi-final and final matches that showcased the talent and competitiveness of the participating teams at the National Stadium in Nikao.
