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Sports
Nicholas takes charge of Cook Islands 7s
Former Cook Islands rugby star player and Avatiu Nikao Eels coach, Clive Nicholas, has been appointed as the new head coach of the national rugby 7s team.
Young athletes break national records at Cook Islands Games
New athletics records were set in the field events at the Cook Islands Games 2024 last week.
Panthers, Eels to clash in epic final rematch
In a repeat of last year’s Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final, defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take on arch rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels in the showdown this weekend.
Cook Islands secures second win in Samoa
Cook Islands cricket men’s side recorded their consecutive win in the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Eels storm into final, Panthers take on Bears
Avatiu Nikao Eels is through to the Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final after beating Titikaveka Bulldogs in the first semifinal yesterday afternoon.
Cooks crush Vanuatu in cricket opener!
Cook Islands Cricket men’s team made a brilliant start to the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Tupapa Maraerenga faces Avatiu, Puaikura takes on Nikao Sokattak
The excitement in the Rarotonga football 2024 season continues today with two key fixtures: Tupapa Maraerenga and Avatiu are set to clash at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, while Nikao Sokattak faces Puaikura at Nikao Sports Field.
Bulldogs aim major upset
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition heads into semifinals this weekend with Avatiu Nikao Eels taking on the Titikaveka Bulldogs this afternoon and defending champions Tupapa Panthers battling the Arorangi Bears tomorrow at Raemaru Park.
Tereora and Araura colleges reign supreme in badminton tournament
The annual college badminton tournament concluded with thrilling results as two schools dominated the competition over the two-day event at the National Auditorium.
Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Titikaveka in mid-week clash
The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season heats up this week as the CIFA Complex hosts a thrilling round of midweek fixtures, headlined by the Matavera-Ngatangiia versus Titikaveka encounters.
Cook Islander Meti wins another World Long Drive tourney
For the fifth time in her illustrious career, Cook Islander and New Zealand golfer Phillis Meti has captured the 2024 World Long Drive championship in the United States.
Araura College takes 2024 Schools Badminton tournament by storm
Araura College from Aitutaki proved that great things can come from unexpected places after making a strong debut in the Schools Badminton Tournament being held at the National Auditorium in Tupapa this week.
Round 4 to bring thrilling grassroots and U18 men’s football action
Kicking off at 4.15pm, the CIFA Complex will once again host an exciting display of grassroots football in the 2024 Rarotonga football competition.
Cook Islands eyes T20 World Cup
The Cook Islands Cricket Association has finalised its men’s national squad for the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament to be held from August 16 to 24 in Apia, Samoa.
Excitement unfolds in Round 3 football with dramatic draws and big wins
The Premier Men’s clash on Friday between Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga was a hard-fought battle, with both sides struggling to find a way through the congested midfield, forcing play out wide.
Panthers claw back to victory
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers remain in the hunt for top place finish in the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Grover Harmon elected CIFA head
Cook Islands football rep Grover Harmon has been elected the new president of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next two years up to the next elective year for Council Members in 2026.
Eels smash Bulldogs, Panthers face Bears
Avatiu Nikao Eels have cemented their top spot in the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition after a comprehensive win over Titikaveka Bulldogs yesterday afternoon.
Matavera-Ngatangiia and Avatiu set for epic clash in football comp
Nikao Sokattak and Titikaveka will be out to break their winless streaks while Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Avatiu in round three 2024 Rarotonga Football Season this afternoon.
Performance fuels young captain’s desire
The Cook Islands have well and truly punched above their weight at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti.
Neururer, Skurosz victorious in gruelling Adventure Race
The lagoon in Titikaveka could not have been more perfect for the PTS & Uncle Toms Adventure Race which was held Saturday afternoon.
Tough conditions test paddlers at National Singles Championships
Hot flat sea conditions made it a tough grind for paddlers in the National Singles Championships on Saturday.
