Regional
Business house golf getting hot
Thursday 3 February 2011 | Published in Regional
The eighth week of Business House Golf created some extraordinary results. Budget Bullets lead by Arthur Pickering and his up and coming juniors Rotana Howard and Teariki Smith came back with a 9 under par with a gross of 22 and a nett of 14.25. The other team that equalled the same result with an […]
Get into 7s fever
Wednesday 2 February 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands Rugby Union in conjunction with the Whatever Bar and Grill will be holding a rugby sevens fundraiser this Friday at the Avarua waterfront bar. The rugby sevens themed fundraiser is to help the Cook Islands national men’s and women’s rugby sevens squad prepare and travel to New Caledonia in August for the […]
'Giant' Ford set to play halfback
Wednesday 2 February 2011 | Published in Regional
With Mitchell Pearce and Todd Carney likely to play representative football, and Carney injured for the opening to the season for the Sydney Roosters, coach Brian Smith needs to groom a back-up. His plan is to squeeze 193-centimetre, 104-kilogram monster Jonathan Ford into a number seven jersey. The 21-year-old Cook Islands’ representative has been one […]
'David taking on Goliath'
Wednesday 2 February 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands rugby sevens squad held their final pre Wellington Sevens tournament training run and game against the New Zealand squad yesterday. NZ media have described the Cooks as ‘David taking on Goliath’ at this year’s IRB sevens tournament in Wellington. Despite a tricky draw the Cook Islands are backing themselves to cause a […]
Pick in sprints
Tuesday 1 February 2011 | Published in Regional
Top local triathlete Kelly Pick is heading off to New Zealand again to compete at the New Zealand national sprints triathlon in Taupo on Waitangi Day (February 6). This is the first time Pick will compete at the national sprints which she says will be a short and fast course. The 750m swim leg in […]
Kamikaze Bulletz on top
Monday 31 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The touch rugby round robin competition is expected to run right up until February 23 before the business end kicks in. Teams have until mid February to get themselves to the top of the points table and into grand finals contention. The Kamikaze Bulletz are the current leaders in the men’s tournament with 23 points […]
Rugby training open to women
Monday 31 January 2011 | Published in Regional
To generate ‘rugby confidence’ among women players – a rugby smart workshop will be run in May before the start of the Rarotonga club rugby season in June. With the growing international opportunities for women rugby players, the Cook Islands Rugby Union is keen to grow the sport among women in the Cook Islands. 2010 […]
Good start for 7s
Monday 31 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands rugby sevens team made their mark at the Fiji rugby sevens Tailevu tournament in New Zealand at the weekend by reaching the cup grand finals. Cook Islands played five games in total and emerged injury free and second overall after a heavy 32-17 defeat by eventual tournament winners the Saints. The Saints […]
New scenery at triathlon
Monday 31 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The new scenery for the weekend’s triathlon was a welcome change for the 25 athletes who took part in the race held from Avarua harbour. Even the heavy rain stayed away for the afternoon event and a runaway marker buoy on the swim course just made things more interesting for the swimmers. Nine athletes took […]
Tri at Trader Jacks
Saturday 29 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Today’s triathlon will be held from the Avarua harbour due to a bereavement in Tikioki where the triathlon is normally held. The change of scenery is sure to add a bit of spark to athletes today and with cold beers at Trader Jacks bar – race times are sure to improve too. Two race courses […]
Intense final round
Saturday 29 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Today is the last round of the Turtles Domestic League II cricket competition before next week’s final and it’s shaping up to be an exciting day. With Puaikura-Titikaveka at the top with 2 wins, and Te-Au-O-Tonga and Ngatangiia-Matavera both on 1 win each there is a lot on the line heading into today’s final rounds. […]
Tutai stamps his mark
Friday 28 January 2011 | Published in Regional
All round Aitutaki athlete Daniel Tutai is quickly becoming a well-known name in the local cricketing community as he makes his mark on the game in Rarotonga. The 18-year-old has been playing cricket for as long as he can remember and his passion and determination for the game has seen him stamp his mark in […]
Flying fit for Wellington Sevens
Thursday 27 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Local based national rugby sevens players Clive Nicholas, Duane Gukisuva, Sailosi Niagi and Turori Matutu head to New Zealand today to join the remaining squad ahead of their Wellington Sevens campaign. They will be joined by trainer Keith Roberts who has been putting the local bunch through their paces for some months. Cook Islands Rugby […]
Back on the beach
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Top New Zealand beach volleyball player Brendon Heath, pictured here at the New Zealand open tournament, is back home after the Mount Maunganui tournament he was playing at last weekend was rained off. Heath and playing partner Edwin O’Dea headed into the tournament as the top seed combination and they were looking forward to playing […]
Green and gold vs. black at Hash
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Australian jokes and gags were the order of the day when the local Hash House Harriers running group celebrated Australia Day at their weekly meet on Monday. Australia Day is actually on January 26 but Hashers dressed in their best Aussie green and gold outfits including big bright wigs for the early celebrations. But some […]
High excitement at volleyball one-dayer
Tuesday 25 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Saturday’s one-day social volleyball tournament drew a large and enthusiastic crowd to watch the 16 teams battle it out at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao. And as expected by organisers – the social event was fiercely competitive, with national volleyball players scattered through the teams making some games nail biting thrillers. The tournament was […]
Big winds a tough test
Tuesday 25 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Changing weather conditions have posed a special challenge for the Cook Islands sailing squad competing at the New Zealand National Laser Championships in Auckland. Squad manager and local coach Anne Tierney reports that the Cook Islands squad are competing strongly in the tough conditions under the watchful eye of coach Laura Baldwin. After a beautiful […]
Warriors take on Bullets
Monday 24 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The touch rugby tournament is still running at the BCI Stadium with another line up of exciting games scheduled for today’s open men’s and women’s competition. In the men’s division – the Atiu Warriors will take on the Kamikaze Bullets first up tonight at 5.30pm while the Flying Ducks will meet the Germinators at 6pm. […]
Women's rugby training
Monday 24 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands women rugby players begin their preparation for the New Caledonia Pacific Games with a first up training session this evening at the BCI Stadium in Nikao. Women’s rugby sevens is on the list of compulsory sports to be contested at the games and local women’s rugby organisers are calling all female rugby sevens […]
Waka ama gold for Sullivan
Monday 24 January 2011 | Published in Regional
New Zealand-based Te Tupu O Te Manava Boiler Boy paddler Allen Sullivan has officially been crowned the fastest senior master oe vaka sprinter in New Zealand. Sullivan paddled for the Auckland Regional Outrigger Club at this week’s New Zealand Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karapiro. Racing in the senior master men’s division, Sullivan was […]
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