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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.
Bears Hungry for a win
Arorangi Bears will be focused on playing smart at today’s match against the Panthers at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Netball player sustains serious injury, Netball Association apologises
Cook Islands Netball has apologised for the inability to provide medical assistance for a player that sustained serious injury at the Men’s Netball Competition on Thursday night.
Humble Warrior Punches for Gold
In a remarkable display of grit and determination, Cook Islander Tamatoa Hunter has clinched Gold at the Boxing New Zealand National Championship cruiserweight division that was held in Tauranga.
Budding athletes encouraged to involved
Athletes ages six to 12 years are welcome to join the Athletics Track and Field Club kids programme.
Eels faces Bulldogs today
Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels are aware of the Titikaveka Bulldogs backline as they play today.
Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge
Cook Islands Touch Association has introduced The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge 2.0.
Empire remains unbeaten in Men’s Netball Comp
The Empire men’s netball team continues to dominate the 2023 Rarotonga Men’s Netball Competition.
Badminton teens return with medals
The Badminton Cook Islands team that represented Counties Manukau Badminton at the New Zealand 2023 Junior Team Championship have all returned home with their medals.
Cyclists dig in for endurance event
The nation’s strongest and quickest cyclists took to the roads on Friday’s public holiday to participate in one of the Cook Island Triathlon Association’s flagship events, the BSP 100K cycle challenge.
Bulldogs take on the Eels on Friday
Titikaveka Bulldogs will face Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park, Arorangi on Friday.
Cooks beaten by Samoa in dramatic 97th minute win
Samoa have taken 3rd place at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 with a dramatic victory over Cook Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Avatiu Nikao defends 15's trophy
Arorangi Bears rugby team will put on an exciting rugby match against the host side and defending champions of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition Avatiu Nikao Eels today, while Lady Panthers takes on TKV Reds in the Women’s 10s Competition.
Aitutaki Liftoff promises international standards
The Aitutaki Liftoff, a functional fitness festival promises to be an event of international standards this year.
Titikaveka, Tupapa in 15s Kick-off today
Titikaveka will face Tupapa in the kick-off of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition today.
BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will have their annual BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow.
U19 Cook Islands women’s incredible run
Cook Islands U19 Women will now face Samoa in a battle for third place at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship.
Cook Islands wins Kid’s Athletics Day Challenge
Cook Islands has been confirmed winners of the Kids’ Athletics Day Member Federation Challenge following their eight-day programme of activities throughout May.
Cooks darts team named as competition heats up
Twenty-six Niue dart players will be flying in to compete in a dart competition in Rarotonga.
Willison was in Broncos line-up
Cook Islands Rugby League has proven that Cook Islanders can compete at the elite level by qualifying at the last Rugby League World Cup, says League president Charles Carlson.
Mangaia Football Complex Progress
Cook Islands Football Association Secretary General Allen Parker was recently in Mangaia to inspect the progress of the Mangaia Football Association (MFA) Complex.
