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Sports
Healey wins blistering Tour de Raro cycle race
The Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro is always a highlight of the Cook Islands Triathlon week of events, and the blisteringly fast cycle sprint around the island is a perfect way to close out the events.
Keeping the flame alive
The biennial Cook Islands Golden Oldies Rugby Mini Festival kicks off this Saturday at 1pm at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Beach handball proves a hit at games
Beach handball has again taken centre stage at the 2023 Cook Islands Beach Games.
Funding decisions questioned
The manager of a Cook Islands Olympic representative is concerned about the way the country’s lead sporting agency distributes the funding.
Darts set for international debut
Darts Cook Islands is making history with a team of 31 in Tonga to compete in their first ever South Pacific Darts Championships from January 16 - 21.
Beach Games enter week two
The 2023 Cook Islands Beach Games entered week two competitions with beach handball taking centre stage yesterday.
Cooks lose opening match
Tahiti are into the quarter-finals of the OFC U-17 Championship 2023 after a Tiahiti Colombani-inspired 6-0 win over the Cook Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Baudinet off to Barbados
Top national tennis player Brett Baudinet is heading to Barbados to compete in the Davis Cup World Group 2 event to be held early next month.
Touch eyes ‘exciting’ season
Cook Islands Touch Association is excited about the 2023 season following the successful Beach Touch competition this week.
Outlaws beat Notchya to win Beach Touch gold
Outlaws claimed the 2023 Beach Games touch competition at the National Beach Courts in Nikao yesterday.
Lady Panthers ready to blood newcomers in 13s competition
Fresh off winning the League Nines in Paradise tournament, Lady Panthers are gearing up for the 2023 domestic 13s competition where they hope to give newcomers a chance to shine.
Eels inspired after Nines win
Avatiu Nikao Eels are pumped for the 2023 domestic 13s season following their win at the League Nines in Paradise tournament over the weekend.
Exciting battle looms in OFC Under-17 Championship
More than four years on from the last edition of the tournament being held in September 2018, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the OFC U-17 Championship returns.
Black Rock wins beach netball
The 2023 Beach Games got off to a superb start with the inaugural beach netball competition over the weekend.
New champs crowned at League Nines in Paradise
Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Panthers were crowned the new champions of the League Nines in Paradise tournament held at the National Stadium in Nikao on Saturday.
Let the Games begin!
Ten teams will battle in the first ever beach netball competition on day one of the 2023 Beach Games today at the Nikao beach courts.
Series ends in dramatic draw
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 5 – New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149). Pakistan 1st innings – 408 all out in 133 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 83, Saud Shakeel 125*, Sarfaraz 78, Patel 3/88, Sodhi 3/95). New Zealand 2nd innings – 277 for 5 declared in 82 overs (Latham 62, Blundell 74, Bracewell 74*, Salman 1/42). Pakistan 2nd innings – 304 for 9 in 90 overs (Bracewell 4/75, Southee 2/43, Sodhi 2/59)
League Nines in Paradise off to exciting start
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers suffered a shocking loss to a resurgent Titikaveka Bulldogs on day one of the League Nines in Paradise tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao on Friday.
Youngsters set to lead
The pioneers of women’s rugby league in the Cook Islands have stepped aside to allow upcoming players to lead the charge in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise tournament.
Stage set for Beach Games
The opening ceremony of the 2023 Beach Games has been moved to tomorrow at 9am.
Black Caps with a historic opportunity
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 4: New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149). Pakistan 1st innings – 408 all out in 133 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 83, Saud Shakeel 125*, Sarfaraz 78, Patel 3/88, Sodhi 3/95). New Zealand 2nd innings – 277 for 5 declared in 82 overs (Latham 62, Blundell 74, Bracewell 74*, Salman 1/42). Pakistan 2nd innings – 0 for 2 in 2.5 overs (Southee 0/1, Sodhi 0/1)
Kids learn rugby league tricks from superstars
More than 60 young children aged six to 12 gathered at the Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia eager to learn some rugby league tricks from Kiana Takairangi and a number of Australian league stars.
