Sports
Eleven vying for CISNOC Sec-Gen role
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) received 11 applications for the Secretary General position and is finalising the appointment with Owen Lewis acting until a replacement is chosen.
Panthers and Sea Eagles collide in crucial match
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
As rugby league enthusiasts gear up for another thrilling weekend of action, all eyes are on the premier men’s clash between the Tupapa Panthers and the Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles.
Cook Islands maintain unbeaten record
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands have retained their unbeaten record at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 – Qualifying after a 3-2 win over American Samoa in stifling heat at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila yesterday.
Social media campaign to unearth players paying dividends for Cooks
Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
From Asia to the Netherlands, the Cook Islands national team is casting its net ever wider in search of players. Craig Stephen reports.
Mixed Touch gears up for semi-finals
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch 2024 Mixed Competition will hold its final round of preliminary games today at the National Stadium in Nikao before heading into the playoffs.
Cook Islands athletes battle through World Cross Country Championship
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands athletes Adrianna Skurosz and Rupeni Mataitoga have completed their course at the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Belgrade, Serbia.
Electrifying start! Netball season promises high levels of competition
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Netball Cook Islands domestic season is off to an electrifying start with the annual Rarotonga club competition commencing on Saturday.
Athletics re-elects president, focuses on building infrastructure for future growth
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Simone Fe’ao was re-elected for a second term as president of Athletics Cook Islands at the Annual General Meeting held a week ago.
Late Tonga goal denies Cook Islands victory in OFC U19 Championship
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands U19 men's team conceded a last-minute goal to draw 1-1 with Tonga in the OFC U19 Championship qualification.
Panthers claw back against Eels
Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Week eight of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition witnessed thrilling matchups and surprising turnarounds as teams battled it out at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Cook Islands football coach paving the way to international success
Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
With a population of just over 17,000, Cook Islands are the smallest member association in FIFA, but that hasn’t stopped the South Pacific nation of dreaming big.
Rugby league fever returns!
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The rugby league fever is about to hit Raemaru Park once again, and this weekend promises nothing short of excitement and thrill for fans and players alike.
Cook Islands Football appoints goalkeeping development officer
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In the world of football, the role of a goalkeeper often goes beyond the field – it’s a position that shapes the game’s very spirit.
Reel fun in the sun: Atiu Easter Fishing Competition a success
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
The Atiu Easter Fishing Competition hosted by the Atiu branch of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) programme drew fantastic support from the community.
Youngsters ready for East Pacific challenge
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Fourteen young Cook Islands tennis players will be representing the country at the East Pacific Qualifiers in Tahiti from April 8 to 13.
Lindsay appointed to World Netball Strategic Development Fund Panel
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands (NCI) executive board member Jason Lindsay has been appointed to the Strategic Development Fund Panel for World Netball members.
Bounty Spikers dominate Easter Volleyball Competition
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Volleyball
The Cook Islands Volleyball Federation Easter Games saw tremendous success with 24 teams fiercely competing for the top prize on Easter Monday.
Warriors topple reigning champions, Nukz Power retain women’s crown
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
A new champion was crowned in the Cook Islands Touch Association men’s competition while Nukz Power retained the women’s title at the finals on Monday.
Island lure lands winning yellowfin tuna for Piniata
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
Katoa Piniata from the Game Fishing Rarotonga charters took out both the heaviest fish and heaviest aggregate cash prizes of $1500 combined at the annual Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Easter Fishing Competition.
Tennis aims to serve up interest
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
As a pathway to increasing the interest of tennis among the younger generation, Tennis Cook Islands, through the support of ANZ Bank, has been hosting school programmes for primary school students in Rarotonga.
