Sports
Street and Raymond triumph in Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports, Triathlon
The weather on Saturday was just perfect for the Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge which was being held for the third consecutive year.
Tupapa holds on for narrow win over Puaikura in thrilling encounter
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The round 10 of the Rarotonga football season showcased a series of thrilling matches among various age groups and categories, demonstrating the incredible talent and sportsmanship of participating teams.
Cook Islands lose Arona, Makatoa
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands halfback Tevin Arona has been cleared of a spinal fracture after being injured in the opening set of tackles in the Pacific Championships clash with Papua New Guinea.
Cook Islands rugby league loses opener to PNG Kumuls
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands lost 46-10 against Papua New Guiner at the start of the Pacific Championships on Saturday.
Domestic cricket battle intensifies
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The round five for men’s and round four women’s cricket competition will be held today.
A second shot at greatness: Netballer Taripo comes out of retirement
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Sports, Weekend
Veteran netballer Curly Taripo is all set to make her return to the national side after being named in the Cook Islands team for the Nations Cup and the Pacific Games later in the year.
Tetevano draws on past as he looks to future after stroke
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Zane Tetevano hopes to wind the clock back 14 years by helping Cook Islands to an upset win in his comeback after suffering a stroke earlier this year.
Football fans brace for thrilling Round 10 action in Rarotonga
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season has reached its 10th round, with the excitement and anticipation in the air as teams take to the field to compete head-to-head at Tupapa Field and Avatiu Field today.
Cook Islands Aitu youngsters rated
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Two Cook Islands youngsters have been earmarked as players to look out for ahead of the 2023 Pacific Championships which kicks off this weekend.
Youngest athlete in athletics team eyes top 8 finish at Pacific Games
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Pacific Games 2023, Sports, Weekend
The youngest member in Athletics Cook Islands to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands next month, is looking forward to the challenge.
Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge: ‘Not for the faint hearted’
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event which will be held this Saturday.
Nikao dominates Saturday football match
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak Football team dominated Saturday’s match after winning all their games against Puaikura.
Cook Islands set to play in new World Series
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands are set to play in the inaugural IRL World Series in 2025 to determine the final men’s berths in the 2026 World Cup to be played in the Southern Hemisphere.
Young players shine at Raro 7s
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union development manager Ben Koteka was pleased with the performance of young players at the Raro Rugby 7s tournament over the weekend.
Hunt named new Kuki coach
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
Having been robbed of the chance to represent his Cook Island heritage on the playing field two years ago, Karmichael Hunt is relishing his new role as the country’s head coach.
Cricket World Cup: Clinical Black Caps win again
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Google tells me that Interstate 80 in Utah, United States, is the flattest straight road in the world. Before the start of the Black Caps versus the Netherlands match on Sunday, the Hyderabad pitch looked like Interstate 80. Hard, flat, and full of runs, writes Rahul Patil.
Panthers, Burraneer Rays claim 7s titles
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers retained the Raro Rugby 7s men’s title while Sydney’s Burraneer Rays were crowned the new women’s champions at the National Stadium in Nikao over the weekend.
Manatoa undefeated
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands national squad to the Pacific Games made an impressive start on day one of the Raro International 7s tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday.
Matavera set to battle Titikaveka
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The two country clubs, Matavera and Titikaveka, are bracing for a stimulating but no doubt exciting clashes scheduled to kick off at 11.15am with the Under-15 boy’s category at the Takitumu School grounds.
Tolosa calls for community support
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Seeing Cook Islands youths do well and shine in their individual event during sporting tournaments is rewarding, says national sprint/middle-distance coach Michael Tolosa.
