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11 November 2022

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Touch finals set for Easter Monday

Three finalists have been confirmed for next week’s Cook Islands Touch Association Open Competition showdown.

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Apii Avarua and Nukutere College crowned champions in CIFA Schools Competition

Apii Avarua and Nukutere College were crowned the champions in the annual Cook Islands Football Association schools competition for students in year 7 and 8.

Opinion: Working together for a successful Pacific Games

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.

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Cook Islands rugby league teams face long haul to Pacific Games

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.

Pacific Games 2023


Cook Islands Football teams touch down in Honiara for Pacific Games

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.

Football


Young sailors breeze to victory at Optimist Nationals

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.

Sailing


Avatiu FC reign supreme in women’s football, claiming first-ever championship title

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.

Football


MMA mania hits Rarotonga: Ultimate Rage Fight Night promises thrilling encounters

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.

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Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight

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.

League


Football results show determination as Round 14 comes to an end

As the excitement of Round 14 of the local football league came to an end, fans witnessed some amazing matches across all age categories.

Football


Wet weather doesn’t dampen BMX spirits

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.

Cycling


Tupapa wins Tower Insurance Premiership

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.

Football


Cook Islands men’s 7s make strong start

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.

Rugby Union


Referees return from successful course

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.

Football


Exciting matches awaits football fans

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.

Football


Cook Islands Sevens ready to shine

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.

Rugby Union


Annual golf fundraiser set to attract ‘Allies’

An annual fun sporting fundraiser which benefits various community groups is set to come alive on Rarotonga this coming weekend.

Golf


CIFA player development officer attends workshop in New Zealand

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.

Pacific Games 2023


Inaugural Pump Track Nationals aims to unearth Cook Islands’ cycling talent

The inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals 2023 will be held this Saturday at The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia.

Other Sports


Te Kara Run is all set for a dye-lightful return

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.

Other Sports


Cook Islands ready to give their best at Oceania Rugby Sevens

The Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams are ready to give their best at the 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship this weekend.

Rugby Union


Late penalty gives Tupapa victory

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.

Football


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