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Sports
Titikaveka Pearls shine, Avatiu rule in netball battles
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition took off its weekly round with a flurry of thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. As clubs battled it out for supremacy on the court, the intensity was real, and the stakes were high.
Ngatangiia to host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival
Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival today from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Stage set for Boxing Day Touch
Eight teams have registered for the Cook Islands Touch Association’s annual Boxing Day Touch Tournament.
What do fans want to see this Christmas?
RNZ’s Hamish Bidwell unpacks a few ways the sporting world can give back to New Zealand sports fans this Christmas.
CISNOC ready for challenges and fun in 2022
Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) have had a big year of bringing the community together through numerous sporting events.
Beach Games registration extended
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has extended the deadline for 2022 Beach Games registration following poor response.
Nikao complete clean sweep
Nikao Sokattak took home the 2021 Knock Out Cup on Saturday after their glorious 3-0 win over Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s division, taking home both the 2021 Round Cup champions title and the Knock Out Cup title after 12 long years.
Battle of the giants
After last week’s semi-finals that delivered multiple surprises, there is a lot to look forwards to in today’s Knock Out Cup Finals at CIFA Complex in Matavera, where 2021 Round Cup holders Nikao Sokattak will meet Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s finals.
Junior grades ready for finals
Exciting battles are expected in the curtain raiser clashes between age group teams in lead up to the much-anticipated premier men’s and women’s Knockout Cup finals this Saturday.
Football festival spreads Christmas cheer
A ‘Jingle Jangles Football Festival’ was held in the spirit of Christmas on Tuesday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, for young aspiring football stars.
CIFA prepares for Qatar meet
The Knockout Cup finals this Saturday will serve as the selection ground for the national men’s team to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition in Qatar in March, 2022.
Boxing Day Touch Tournament
The Cook Islands Touch Association will carry on their festive tradition with the Boxing Day Touch Tournament, and for the first time will be holding it at the Ngatangiia Field for a day full of family fun and friendly competition.
Grassroots KO Cup final decider today
It has been an exciting couple of months for grassroots football - but today’s the day.
Naea named Serve-ing Pacific’s first winner
Cook Islands’ Tinomana Naea has been crowned the first winner of Serve-ing Pacific – Badminton Oceania’s new volunteer recognition programme.
Ranking system ‘flawed’: Carlson
The latest international rugby league ranking places the national teams behind some tier three nations.
Purple reign once again
Tupapa Panthers created history after becoming the first local club to make a clean sweep in the Raro 7s Community Tournament on Saturday.
Sokattak into final after big semis win
Nikao Sokattak will take on Tupapa Maraerenga in the Knockout Cup premier men’s final this weekend after a huge win in the semi-finals over the weekend.
Tries, tackles and top action from Raro 7s
The two-day Raro Rugby Sevens Community tournament kicked off yesterday afternoon at the Avatiu Sports Field.
Panthers off to a flying start
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are off to a great start in the 2021 Raro 7s Community Tournament at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Cook Islands Rugby Referee Association receive new uniforms
Defending men’s champions Tupapa Panthers will face a tough battle in the pool play of the Raro Rugby Sevens starting today at 3pm at the Avatiu Sports Field.
Boxing federation punching above its weight
Nine bouts in junior, intermediate and senior categories were held in Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event at the National Auditorium.
Cook Islands elect all-female board members to lead basketball growth
Cook Islands Basketball Federation’s (CIBF) newly elected board members are set to take on the challenge of developing the sport in the country with a fresh vision moving forward.
