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Sports
Super mum: Young mum shares her journey of motherhood
Young mothers face challenges every day, and local rugby league player Sunielia Tom’s message is to live in the moment, avoid stressing yourself out, be patient with your child, and find strength in prayer.
Battle of the season: Bears and Eels clash for the grand final spot
The Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition premier men’s semifinal between defending champions Arorangi Bears and Minor Premiership holders Avatiu Nikao Eels promises to be an exciting and intense clash.
Semifinal lineup’s confirmed! England vs New Zealand, Pakistan vs Australia
Australia beat West Indies and although England lost to South Africa, they made it to the semis from Group 1 with Australia on the basis of their superior net run rate. New Zealand and Pakistan won their respective matches in Group 2 and confirmed their spots in the semis.
Tabusoro-Fiji win series opener
Favourites Tabusoro-Fiji made a perfect start to their Vodafone-Tri Nations 15s campaign at The Swamp in Avatiu on Saturday.
Tupapa dominate at CIFA Complex
Tupapa Maraerenga greeted Avatiu to their doom in the Tower Insurance premier men’s match on Saturday, the giant killers Avatiu were unable to repeat their shocking takedowns at CIFA Complex.
Tupapa to take on Avatiu
Today’s premier men’s match will see the mighty white and black take on long-time rivals Avatiu.
Arch rivals to battle in cricket semifinals
It will be do or die in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition today as teams battle for their spot in next week’s finals.
Tri-Nations opener promises action
The first game in the Rarotonga Tri-Nations rugby tournament will be played today at 4pm at the Avatiu field, featuring Team Cook Islands against the Tabusoro Fiji Team.
Arorangi, Muri through to Cricket Club finals
Arorangi Redbacks and Muri are through to the Rarotonga Cricket Club finals after recording wins in the top place playoffs last weekend.
Australia crush Bangladesh, Defending champs West Indies eliminated
With a massive win over Bangladesh, Australia gave a big boost to their chances of making it to the semifinals on Day 13 of the T20 World Cup.
Golfers take to the green
Top golfers will be battling it out in the three-day 2021 Rarotonga Amateur Golf Open which tees off today at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
Titikaveka after rare double
Last week at Raemaru Park, the crowd experienced some shocking turn of events in the Islander Women’s division, when Titikaveka defeated Puaikura FC.
New Zealand survive Scotland scare, India finally arrive
New Zealand kept on track for a semifinal spot by surviving a scare from Scotland and India finally opened their account with a big win over the dangerous Afghanistan on Day 12 of the T20 World Cup.
Riding for men’s health
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held their second mountain biking ride for the Movember initiative on Saturday. After a successful first ride the weekend before they were excited to get together and get riding again for the cause.
Pakistan confirm semifinals spot, Bangladesh’s campaign over!
South Africa routed Bangladesh to remain second on the points table in Group 1 whereas Pakistan continued their dominance in Group 2 with an easy win over Namibia on day 11 of the T20 World Cup.
Crucial clashes in local football
A new week of football competition will be welcomed today as grassroots kicks off the week at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
England confirm semifinal spot and sink Sri Lanka’s hopes
Another all-round performance by England against Sri Lanka on day 10 has confirmed their spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup whereas Sri Lanka will now need a statistical miracle to progress further.
National sevens tournament to return
Cook Islands Rugby Union is excited to announce and confirm that the RARO Rugby 7’s Tournament will proceed this year, following the same format of last year’s adjusted programme.
Cook Islands looks to capitalise on rugby revival
Super Rugby signings and regular test matches are just the start as the Cook Islands men's rugby team look to build on a productive international season.
England, Afghanistan & New Zealand thrash opponents
South Africa beat Sri Lanka in a thriller and England hammered Australia on day 8 whereas Afghanistan and New Zealand cruised to easy wins over Namibia and India on day 9.
Titikaveka stun hosts Puaikura
They came, they saw, they conquered. Titikaveka added to Puaikura’s miserable season beating the home side 1-0 at Raemaru Park on Saturday.
Do or die clashes in cricket
The Rarotonga Cricket Club competition heads into knockouts this weekend with teams eyeing final spots.
