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Sports
Exciting start to the 2025 Rarotonga Round Cup Season
Round 1 of the 2025 Rarotonga Round Cup kicked off in style, delivering high-octane football action across all divisions. Fans were treated to an exciting weekend of rivalries, standout performances and dramatic twists that set the tone for what promises to be an entertaining season ahead.
Baudinet aims for historic Davis Cup doubles record
Cook Islands tennis veteran Brett Baudinet is set to compete in his 21st Davis Cup, aiming for a historic world record in doubles wins while balancing his business ventures, all to inspire the next generation of athletes from his small island nation.
Students make a splash at Junior Paddling Regatta
After a lapse of three years, this year’s Vaka Iti drew over 300 students from the schools of Nukutere College, Te Uki Ou Year 9, Imanuela Akatemia, Papaaroa Adventist, Titikaveka College and Tereora College Year 9, 10 and 11.
Women’s match time increases
Match time in women’s rugby league competition will increase by 10 minutes each half when round two gets underway this afternoon.
Young paddlers ready for Vaka Iti Junior Paddling Regatta
Around 300 to 400 students will be part of the Vaka Iti – Junior Paddling Regatta tomorrow at Nikao Beach.
GAT, Nukz Power reign supreme
The Cook Islands Touch Association weekly open men’s and women’s competition wrapped up on Monday afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao with teams vying for top spots displaying dazzling skills to outwit each other.
Female triathletes gear up for annual challenge
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Competition which will be held this coming Saturday, March 18, at the Enua Manea Hall in Tikioki.
Panthers coach downplays impressive win
Tupapa Panthers remain humble and focussed on what’s ahead following a blistering performance in Rarotonga on the weekend.
Touch to hold opens finale
Cook Islands Touch Association will this afternoon hold the finals in the open men and women’s categories at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Tupapa Panthers end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run
Tupapa Panthers on Saturday ended Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition after a superb 34-12 win at Victoria Park.
Panthers after Eels’ winning streak
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be hoping to end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon at Victoria Park.
Stage set for Pursuit in Paradise
Numbers for next week’s BSP Aitutaki Marathon are small but international participants say the intimate event is exactly what has drawn them to run in paradise.
Lady Bears to host Lady Eels
An exciting battle is expected this afternoon when Lady Bears take on Lady Eels in the final match of round one in Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition.
Cook Islands Football Association leadership dispute lands in court
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) leadership dispute has landed in Court, with ‘dismissed’ president Tiraa Arere filing for an immediate interim order to restore him to the top role.
Beach netball fundraiser postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the “Shoot your Shot – Beach Netball” fundraiser by the Netball and Basketball Cook Islands sports codes which was scheduled to take place this Saturday has now been postponed to April 1.
Glenn inspires future league stars
Former Broncos and Cook Islands captain Alex Glenn is using his story of success to give back to the next generation, heading up the new Broncos Multicultural Youth Leadership Programme.
Touch playoffs heat up
The Cook Islands Touch weekly competition will today continue in the men’s and women’s opens category.
Avatiu Eels and Lady Panthers emerge top contenders after R1
Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Panthers have emerged top bets after round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
Eels wallop Bulldogs 84-0
Avatiu Nikao Eels continued their winning streak with a huge 84-0 win over Titikaveka Bulldogs in the final week of round one Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition.
Hendersons ‘never say never’
For seasoned triathletes Kevin and Thomas Henderson the recent Ironman Taupo saw the pair finally both complete the famous race.
Touch enters Open playoffs
The Cook Islands Touch weekly competition will today hold the playoffs in the men’s and women’s opens category.
Clipped Sea Eagles ready for Bears
The final week of round one Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition will have Arorangi Bears hosting Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
