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Sports
Grassroots football kicks off tomorrow
The wait is finally over – the 2025 Rarotonga Football Season officially kicks off tomorrow, and the Cook Islands Football Association is starting strong with a full line-up of grassroots and U18 Men’s matches set to bring plenty of energy, excitement and community spirit to the pitch.
Cook Islands’ knockout hopes dim after 3-0 loss to Samoa
A comfortable 3-0 win over Cook Islands yesterday sees Samoa keep progression to the knockout stages in sight at the 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup in Lautoka, Fiji.
Cook Islands’ outfits draw compliments at World Paddling Championships opening
The 2023 International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships officially opened in Apia, Samoa yesterday morning with a spectacular fleet of canoes paddling into the harbour and a powerful dance by Samoan warriors.
Teremoana gets Wale support
Heavyweight boxer, Cook Islander Teremoana Junior Teremoana is fighting for a spot in the Australian team at the 2023 Boxing National Championships/Pacific Games Qualifiers being held in Perth, Australia.
Cook Islands athletes achieve top 10 finish at Commonwealth Youth Games
The Cook Islands athletes participating in the 7th Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago are performing extremely well having placed in the top 10 rankings in their respective events.
CICA names women’s team for T20 World Cup Qualifier
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has named the final squad that will participate in the East Asia Pacific qualifying tournament, to be played from September 1 to 8 in Vanuatu.
Rarotonga Football gears up for exciting round one battles
The Rarotonga Football Season is off to an electrifying start, with day one now behind us.
2023 National Netball Squad confirmed
Netball Cook Islands (NCI) has confirmed the National Netball Squad who will be participating in two national tournaments this year.
Tairua NZ looks forward to Rarotonga match tomorrow
The Tairua Rugby Club will be facing Rarotonga tomorrow.
Rarotonga's young talent takes the field
The highly anticipated Rarotonga Football Season is set to kick off today at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Complex.
‘Fittest’ Oe Vaka squad to World Sprints
The Cook Islands is sending its largest ever squad to the International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships to be held from August 10-19 in Apia, Samoa.
Tupapa Panthers reign supreme
The captains of the Lady Panthers and Lady Bears praised their players for their dedication and sacrifice in the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 10s competition.
Panthers stun Eels in thriller
The Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final witnessed a dramatic and thrilling finish when Tupapa Panthers scored in the final minute to dethrone Avatiu Nikao Eels at Victoria Park.
Lady Panthers claims inaugural title
Lady Panthers thumped Lady Bears 38-0 to claim the Rarotonga Club Competition women’s 10s title at Victoria Park on Saturday.
All eyes on the prize
A tit for tat battle is expected in the Rarotonga Club 15s premier final when defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels takes on Tupapa Panthers at Victoria Park this afternoon.
Tough road to World Cup
Cook Islands’ bid to qualify for the next Rugby League World Cup has become more difficult following the sport’s international governing body’s decision to reduce the number of teams by six to 10 in the 2026 tournament.
Triathlon gears up for ‘exciting’ event
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about the Uncle Tom’s & PTS Adventure Triathlon event this Saturday.
Winner-take-all final
It’s a ‘winner take all’ final in the Rarotonga Club Competition Women’s 10s showdown between the Lady Panthers and Lady Bears this Saturday at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Funds not lost 'in the controversy' : FIFA boss
The head of the world football’s governing body has promised funding to help develop the sport in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands announces bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games
Cook Islands is bidding to host its third Pacific Mini Games, hoping to bring the regional sporting event back to Rarotonga after hosting it in 1985 and 2009.
Empire men win netball title
Following the successful debut of the Men’s Netball Competition which concluded last month, Netball Cook Islands (NCI) has set its sight on the upcoming Men’s World Cup in 2024.
Eels, Panthers in final
Arch-rivals and neighbours Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers will feature in the Rarotonga Club 15s final this Saturday after beating Arorangi Bears and Titikaveka Bulls in the semifinals over the weekend.
