Sports
Discipline tested in close Mixed Touch contest
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Tempers flared in last Wednesday’s Cook Island Touch Association mixed competition match between defending champions 007 and Team Outlaws, held at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Lady Panthers ready for Bulldogs battle
Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Lady Panthers are keen to get back on the paddock after a disappointing Nines tournament earlier this year, but they are excited to field a team in the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
Local rivals clash in league opener
Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs are ready to get their boots dirty today when they take on arch-rivals and neighbours Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles in the opening match of the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon.
Cook Islands Football Association invites parents to academy trainings
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Amidst the palm-fringed fields of the Cook Islands, a chorus of young voices rises in excitement.
Five clubs battle for glory in rugby league 13s comp
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition kicks off tomorrow with all five clubs fielding formidable teams in the fiercely contested premier men’s grade.
National sports facility feedback ends on February 15
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Two hundred people have so far clicked on the Cook Islands Sport Facilities Public Survey 2024.
Team KAPs takes first win
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Team KAPs took their first win in week two of the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition against Nukz Power in the men’s division on Monday.
Cooks badminton team count down for Oceania Champs
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports
Three teams of 16 players are getting ready for the 2024 VICTOR Oceania Championships in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Impressive turnout for team triathlon event
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association was overjoyed with the turnout for the 2024 BSP & KPMG Team Triathlon held on Saturday, which saw a large number of competitors, in hot and humid conditions.
Tolosa prepares for Glasgow
Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands is ready for another busy year and looks forward to more achievements.
Sporting body questions Lewis’ dual roles
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A national sporting federation has voiced concerns about the concurrent roles of Owen Lewis, the Secretary for Education, who continues to serve as secretary general of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).
Mixed Touch off to exciting start
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association weekly mixed division competition got off to an exciting start on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Tupapa Maraerenga adds firepower
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC has added firepower with top players from local clubs and three from New Zealand for the OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Tournament this month.
Touchdown! Defending champs crush rivals in season kickoff
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association’s 2024 season kicked off with the women’s Nukz Power team defeating FBI in the opening match on Monday.
Feedback sought on Cook Islands’ sports facilities
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Members of the community are being encouraged to provide feedback on national sports facilities through a public survey.
Annual Team Tri Competition promises laughs and thrills
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the Annual BSP & KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 3.
Cook Islands Football teams up with NZ Football for coaching development
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Amidst the pristine beauty of the Cook Islands, a new chapter in football coaching is unfolding. Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), in a groundbreaking collaboration with New Zealand Football (NZ Football), is championing the advancement of local football coaches by facilitating their attainment of the much-coveted C Licence in football coaching.
Cricket Association looks at more team development
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) is developing a New Zealand based training programme for their players, to work in conjunction with their local programme.
Landmark tour for Cook Islands Cricket
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket national teams have recently completed a historic New Zealand tour with a series of programmes, says association president Grant Walker.
Touch teams ready for battle
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Fourteen teams will be competing in the Annual Touch Rugby Season that kicks off on Monday, January 29.
