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Sports
Rising Stars set for finals
The annual Rising Stars Championship is gaining momentum as it heads into the netball and rugby finals at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Victoria Park hosts Origin showdown
Tupapa’s Victoria Park will host the final leg of the Cook Islands Rugby League State of the Origin Series between the Town Blues and the Country Maroons this Saturday.
‘We’re champions’: Lady Bears complete rare double in women’s 13s competition
They came, they saw, they conquered. Lady Bears were yesterday crowned the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s women’s champions for the first time after defeating Lady Panthers 28-16 in the final held at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Claws are out, it’s showdown time!
Lady Bears will enter the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s final as hot favourites against Lady Panthers at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia this afternoon. But both captains believe ‘final is anyone’s game’ as they prepare to lead their sides in the much-anticipated showdown.
‘Not rattled’: Cooks face Aussies
A clash between the Cook Islands and Australia will serve as the opening match of the inaugural Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup this week.
‘Move, Play, Explore’: Athletics Cook Islands to hold World Kids Athletics Day
The World Kids Athletics Day is happening at 3pm this Friday, May 12 at the BCI Stadium, for kids aged 3 to 13 years. The afternoon will be a fun, interactive, inclusive place for our tamariki to come and give athletics a go.
AKTT youth prepare for Country of Origin Series
Through the Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau (NGO), the ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango 2023 group of youths will be participating in the Country of Origin Volleyball Series in Aotearoa New Zealand in the first week of July.
Annual triathlon brings out local talent
A massive week of triathlon on Rarotonga has wrapped up with some stellar results.
Riders raring to go
Dozens of riders were ready to brave blustery conditions to compete in the Ride Raro cycle race event.
Avatiu to take on Titikaveka in hotly contested competition
The match to watch at this coming weekend’s Netball Club Competition will be the unbeaten Avatiu ladies taking on Titikaveka at the Avatiu netball court.
Rugby training for youngsters
More than 300 primary and high school students will be part of a rugby competition in the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.
‘A new breed rising’: Bears stick to basics
A disappointed Avatiu Nikao Eels coach conceded their defeat to Arorangi Bears in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s semi-final saying they lost to a better side on the day.
Allrounder makes the cut for US Sports Programme
Cook Islands sporting youngster Nicol Tiaore has been given the opportunity to attend a two to three weeks United States Sports Visitor Programme next month.
New Zealand's Knight crowned triathlon champion
International triathletes dominated the field at the 28th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon event held on Saturday at Tikioki Tri Site.
It’s Bears versus Panthers final!
Arorangi Bears stunned the minor premiership holders Avatiu Nikao Eels on Saturday to book their place in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s final this weekend.
Lady Panthers book final spot
The Lady Panthers side is through to the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s competition final after beating Lady Eels 14-8 in an exciting and close semi-final at Victoria Park yesterday.
Eels, Bears in do or die clash
It will be a do or die for Avatiu Nikao Eels and Arorangi Bears when they meet this afternoon in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s semi-final at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Stage set for international triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Festival week got off to a positive start with the CITC Boiler Swim which was held on Thursday.
Lady Eels and Panthers vying to reach finale
Lady Panthers will take on Lady Eels today in a do or die semi-final round with both vying for a spot in the grand finale.
Bowls selectors ‘keep the faith’
‘Don’t change a winning team,’ is a cry often heard in the sporting world, and the Cook Islands Bowls selectors are living up those words after retaining the team that enjoyed significant success in the recent Oceania Challenge tournament, for the upcoming World Bowls Championships.
Archrivals Titikaveka, Avatiu remain unbeaten in premier grade
Giants Titikaveka and Avatiu premier teams remain unbeaten after week three matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition.
Cook Islands women’s team to compete in T20 World Cup qualifier
After a successful campaign in the men’s T20 World Cup qualifier last year, it is now the turn of the Cook Islands women’s cricket team to travel overseas and compete on an international stage.
