Sports
Opinion: Working together for a successful Pacific Games
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Over the coming weeks, the Pacific will be coming together to celebrate a love of sport at the Pacific Games – the most significant sports event on the Oceania calendar. This year’s theme is ‘Challenge, Celebrate, Unite’, writes Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.
Cook Islands rugby league teams face long haul to Pacific Games
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams heading to the Pacific Games are preparing for a lengthy journey to Honiara, Solomon Islands, after missing their connecting flight in Nadi, Fiji, yesterday morning.
Cook Islands Football teams touch down in Honiara for Pacific Games
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands football teams proudly departed for the Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning, gearing up to represent their country at the 2023 Pacific Games.
Young sailors breeze to victory at Optimist Nationals
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sailing, Sports
The Optimist National Championships 2023 held on Muri Lagoon saw sailors under the age of 16 and a fleet of 11 Optimists and four ‘Jellybeans’ (Plastic Optimists) competing.
Avatiu FC reign supreme in women’s football, claiming first-ever championship title
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In a rescheduled round 15 match between Avatiu FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC this Monday, the women’s teams faced off in a fight for the esteemed Islander Hotel Women's Championship title. The game, which was initially planned for Thursday, had to be brought forward due to the national women’s team leaving for Solomon Islands to participate in the Pacific Games.
MMA mania hits Rarotonga: Ultimate Rage Fight Night promises thrilling encounters
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are in for a thrilling treat with the Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night – an adrenaline-fueled display of combat sports – set to take place this Friday in Rarotonga.
Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams were left stranded in Auckland yesterday after their scheduled flight to Nadi, Fiji, was cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Mal.
Football results show determination as Round 14 comes to an end
Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the excitement of Round 14 of the local football league came to an end, fans witnessed some amazing matches across all age categories.
Wet weather doesn’t dampen BMX spirits
Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports
Rain didn’t deter dozens of burgeoning BMX enthusiasts who converged on The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia for the inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals.
Tupapa wins Tower Insurance Premiership
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an intense game that took place over the weekend, Tupapa FC faced off against Avatiu FC's Premier Men's team in the deciding match for the prestigious Tower Insurance Premiership title.
Cook Islands men’s 7s make strong start
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s team made a great start to their Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 campaign in Brisbane, Australia, while the women’s team bowed out of the tournament with three consecutive losses.
Referees return from successful course
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Two of the Cook Islands Football referees returned on Thursday from a five-day trip to New Zealand, where one referee, Penina Katuke, had the opportunity to attend the OFC Elite Women’s Referee Program.
Exciting matches awaits football fans
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The weekly Rarotonga football 2023 season games will be held at two locations today - CIFA Field and Tupapa Field. The matches feature a full day of exciting action with games scheduled across Under-15 Boys, U15 Girls, U18 Men, Senior Women, and Premier Men categories.
Cook Islands Sevens ready to shine
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby teams entered the Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 yesterday on high morale, eager to put their best performance forward in the three-day tournament.
Annual golf fundraiser set to attract ‘Allies’
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports
An annual fun sporting fundraiser which benefits various community groups is set to come alive on Rarotonga this coming weekend.
CIFA player development officer attends workshop in New Zealand
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association's (CIFA) player development officer, Daniel Taokia, has recently returned from attending the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Player Development workshop.
Inaugural Pump Track Nationals aims to unearth Cook Islands’ cycling talent
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals 2023 will be held this Saturday at The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia.
Te Kara Run is all set for a dye-lightful return
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The much-anticipated Cook Islands Autism’s biggest fundraising event, Te Kara Run, is making a “colourful” return this year on Friday, November 24 , after a lapse of two years.
Cook Islands ready to give their best at Oceania Rugby Sevens
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams are ready to give their best at the 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship this weekend.
Late penalty gives Tupapa victory
Monday 6 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The match of the week saw football fans gather at the home of Cook Islands Football, CIFA, to witness a pulsating battle between premier men’s giants Nikao Sokattak FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC on Saturday.
