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Cook Islanders set for Heartland debut in NZ
Two Cook Islands rugby players have been named in defending champion North Otago’s squad for the 2021 Heartland Championship.
Football festival postponed to Friday
The ‘Future Stars’ football festival which was supposed to start today has been postponed due to wet grounds, to Friday at CIFA Complex from 10am to 12pm.
Youngsters make Olympic debut
Young Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton made their Olympic debut at Tokyo Olympics in Japan yesterday.
Tupapa Panthers maintain unbeaten run in 15s comp
The unbeaten Tupapa Panthers extended their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after beating Avatiu Nikao Eels 30-20 in the feature Senior A match at Victoria Park on Saturday.
Beddoes sets new national 800m record
Cook Islands 2020 Sportsman of the Year Alex Beddoes has achieved a personal best and set a new national record at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Panthers face Eels in feature rugby union match
The Rarotonga Club 15s round two competition starts today with rivals Tupapa Panthers taking on Avatiu Nikao Eels in the feature Senior A clash at 4pm.
Cooks beat NZ Navy in friendly
The New Zealand Royal Navy have taken a beating from their Cook Islands counterparts at an inaugural sports event in Rarotonga.
Katoa recalls ‘unique’ Tokyo medal moments
Cook Islands Aquatic president Romani Katoa has described the moment he presented medals in Tokyo as “very unique”.
Impressive finish for Nicholas
From personal bests to semi-final finish, Team Cook Islands are off to a roaring start at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Cook Islands determined to send squads to World Cup
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is determined to send squads to the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England later in the year despite a decision by New Zealand and Australia to pull out.
Nicholas into semis at Tokyo Olympics
Cook Islands paddler Jane Nicholas has made it into the semi-finals of the K1 Women’s at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Cook Islands come up short against Tonga in Rugby World Cup playoff
Tonga are through to the Asia/Pacific playoff for a place at the 2023 World Cup in France after beating the Cook Islands 54-10 in Pukekohe on Saturday.
Rarotonga win U19 title
Rarotonga claimed the annual Under-19s Youth Rugby Union Competition after winning the two-match series this week.
Let the Games begin!
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony was held last night at the Olympic Stadium in Japan, with flag bearers Kirsten Andrea Fisher-Marsters and Wesley Tikiariki Roberts leading Team Cook Islands.
Team Cook Islands travel without physio
Team Cook Islands is still adjusting to life under Covid-19 restrictions at the Tokyo Olympics.
Fourteen debutants for Tonga clash
Cook Islands has named 14 debutants to take on Tonga in their do or die Rugby World Cup qualifying match tonight in Pukekohe, New Zealand.
Cook Islands Olympic Team in Good Spirits
The Cook Islands Tokyo 2020 Olympic aquatic athletes Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Fisher-Marsters have the honour of carrying the nation’s flag at the opening ceremony in Japan, which is scheduled to get underway Thursday.
Challenge not for faint-hearted
The biggest mental and physical challenge Rarotonga has ever seen will take place in the form of the first ever Ariki Adventures Challenge this Saturday.
Dreaming big ahead of Tonga clash
The Cook Islands rugby team believe they can cause an upset in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Tonga in Pukekohe, south of Auckland.
Aitutaki all set for U19 series opener against Rarotonga
The annual Under-19s Youth Rugby Union Competition will take place this week at the Arorangi and Avatiu fields.
Tupapa Panthers extend rugby lead
Tupapa Panthers maintained their unbeaten form in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition overcoming Avatiu Nikao Eels over the weekend.
Fireworks expected in rugby clash
The Swamp at Avatiu will see a range of talent on display today as it hosts the weekly rugby union club games. The big game of the day kicking off at 4pm will be between the reigning champions Tupapa Panthers and host Avatiu Nikao Eels. Alana Musselle reports.
