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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.
Battle for supremacy
Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga will clash today and tomorrow in round three Rarotonga football competition, marking their first encounter this season at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Grassroots and U18 teams take the field in Rarotonga football round three opener
The third round of Rarotonga football competition 2024 kicks off today at 4.15 pm, featuring our young grassroots stars, the U6s, U8s, and U10s mixed teams, on CIFA Field 1.
Beddoes withdraws from Paris Olympics 2024 ‘due to injury’
Top middle distance runner Alex Beddoes withdrew from the Paris Olympics due to injury, but his absence won’t affect Cook Islands’ universality placing in the 2028 Olympic Games.
Puaikura runs riot vs Avatiu
Avatiu’s Aretere Park witnessed a sensational clash in round two of the 2024 Rarotonga football season as Puaikura trounced Avatiu 7-1 in the Premier Men’s Division over the weekend.
Beddoes pulls out of Paris Olympics ‘due to injury’
Cook Islands middle distance champion runner Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Olympic Games “due to an injury sustained during a final training session” in Paris, France, this week.
Olympic dream comes true for Dean
Cook Islands Football Association competition manager Pauline Dean worked as a match coordinator at the Paris Olympics, assisting with football matches.
Intense rivalry expected in R2
This weekend promises thrilling encounters as round two of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season gets underway. Avatiu will host Puaikura at Aretere Park, while Nikao Sokattak takes on Matavera-Ngatangiia at the CIFA Complex.
Cook Islands to face NZ Cavaliers in friendly T20s
Cook Islands Cricket Association will be hosting two T20 friendly matches against New Zealand’s Cavalier Cricket team at the Turangi Oval today at 10am and 2pm.
Eels and Bears set for epic clash in Raro Club 15s
As the weekend approaches, rugby union enthusiasts are gearing up for a series of thrilling matches featuring both junior and premier teams.
‘Muddy fun’ promised at Adventure Race
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited to host the Uncle Tom’s & PTS Adventure Race this afternoon.
We have a foot in the door: Cook Islands U16s keep semi-final hopes alive
Cook Islands U16 football team secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Vanuatu, keeping their semifinal hopes alive in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship.
Panthers face rising Bulldogs
The resurgent Tupapa Panthers will take on the rising Titikaveka Bulldogs in week five of the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition at Victoria Park this afternoon.
Tupapa and Titikaveka set for clash
The 2024 football season is in full swing, and excitement is building as the second round of games commenced yesterday.
Cook Islands stun Vanuatu to keep semi-final hopes alive
Cook Islands have come from behind to score a memorable 3-1 win over Vanuatu and boost their chances of qualifying for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship semi-finals in Tahiti.
Football comp enters round two
Football moves into round two this week with Titikaveka taking on Tupapa Maraerenga, Avatiu facing off with Puaikura, and Nikao Sokattak going head-to-head with Matavera-Ngatangiia.
Cook Islands couple secure podium finish in US paddle race
Both fairly new to outrigger paddling, husband and wife team Damien Heather and Ana File-Heather competed at the Gorge Downwind Champs in the United States earlier this month (July 8-13), securing a podium finish.
Cook Islands U16 suffers heartbreaking loss vs Fiji
Fiji scored deep into stoppage time to break Cook Islands hearts and open their campaign with a win at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2024.
Defending champs off to winning start in Rarotonga Football Season
Tupapa Maraerenga and Matavera-Ngatangiia clashed in the feature match of the 2024 Rarotonga football season on Saturday at Victoria Park, marking the exciting season opener.
Cook Islander Teremoana has chance to rewrite boxing history
Inspired by the memory of his late grandfather and spurred on by family in the crowd, Cook Islander Teremoana Teremoana has become the first Australian to win a Super Heavyweight fight in Olympic history.
Panthers end Eels’ unbeaten run
The week four Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition in Titikaveka provided rugby fans with thrilling action and unexpected results.
