Netball
New attire blessing for netballers
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
A good Samaritan has blessed two local netball teams with much-needed attire to boost their morale for the coming season.
Netball happy with 'morale booster'
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The Nations Cup victory in Singapore over a week ago will boost the morale of the national players in lead up to the Oceania Qualifiers, says Cook Islands netball coach Dale Atkinson.
Huge welcome for netballers
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Published in Netball
The Rarotonga-based girls of the champion Cook Islands netball team returned home Tuesday afternoon to a packed airport crowd.
Netball eyes top 20
Tuesday 12 December 2017 | Published in Netball
Netball Cook Islands’ stunning success at the Nations Cup could catapult the team into the world’s top 20 once they are eligible for an official ranking.
Black Pearls take out Nations Cup
Monday 11 December 2017 | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands are officially the champions of the 2017 netball Nations Cup after grinding out a tough win over opponents Swaziland 39-38.
Black Pearls make cup final
Monday 11 December 2017 | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands netball team has made it to the final of the Nations Cup after soundly defeating hosts Singapore 57-49 late on Thursday night.
Netball team's visit fulfils friend's final wishes
Friday 8 December 2017 | Published in Netball
A Cook Islander has returned home with a netball team to compete in the annual Netball in Paradise tournament, fulfilling the wishes of her best friend who died two years ago.
Local talent shines at Netball in Paradise
Thursday 7 December 2017 | Published in Netball
The sporting talent of the Cook Islands shone through at the recently finished Netball in Paradise tournament, as local teams finished first place in the under 17 and open mixed categories.
Black Pearls maintain their top form
Thursday 7 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands netball side is in unstoppable form at the Nations Cup tournament in Singapore.
Black Pearls win their third match
Wednesday 6 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands netball team has extended its unbeaten run to three matches at the Nations Cup tournament in Singapore.
Netball tournament ends
Wednesday 6 December 2017 | Published in Netball
Yesterday signalled the end of the Netball in Paradise tournament, which featured the finals matches for the open ladies, social ladies and mixed teams.
Netball in Paradise set to end
Tuesday 5 December 2017 | Published in Netball
Today is the final day of the Netball in Paradise, the conclusion of a five-day sporting showcase that has thrilled spectators from start to finish.
Black Pearls win second match
Tuesday 5 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
Cook Islands finished on top after day two of the Nations Cup tournament in Singapore on Sunday (CI time).
Black Pearls notch up win in Singapore
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Netball
After two years in the international wilderness, the Cook Islands netball team is competing in the Nations Cup tournament in Singapore this week.
Netball promises spectacular show
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Netball
Today is the second to last day of the round robin format in the 2017 Netball in Paradise competition, which promises to provide another spectacular show of the sport.
Netball extravaganza
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Netball
The netball season will continue in earnest this Thursday as the annual Netball in Paradise tournament begins its five-day extravaganza.
Netball team finalised for Nations Cup
Monday 9 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball
National netball coach Dale Atkinson has finalised the Black Pearls team, which includes five Rarotonga-based players, for the Nations Cup to be held in Singapore in December.
Netball project puts health first
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Netball
A netball initiative was launched on Saturday, in collaboration with Netball New Zealand, one which promotes healthy lifestyles and encourages children in the Pacific to play sports.
Netball initiative for Saturday launch
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Published in Netball
New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall has welcomed the launch of a new netball initiative under a sporting partnership which aims to promote healthy lifestyles and encourages children in the Pacific to play sports.
Stars shine in netball grand finals
Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Netball
Stars were shining brightly at the Bluesky Sports Arena on Saturday for the Rising Stars Netball Championship Grand Finals.
