Sports
Runners return for Round Raro Race
Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Athletics, Sports
Over 270 runners and walkers across the 10 kilometre and 31km courses are set to hit the roads early tomorrow for the 2024 BSP Round Rarotonga Road Race.
Crucial clash for Cook Islands in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Sports
Cook Islands is ready to fight tooth and nail when they face the high-flying Samoans in a crucial clash tonight in the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Puaikura faces off against Nikao Sokattak in Rarotonga’s Round Cup
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak will clash once again today and tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, marking their second encounter of the season.
Excitement looms as Rarotonga football round nine action gets underway
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The excitement builds at the CIFA Complex today as the grassroots teams take the field for their Round 9 fixtures.
Cook Islands falls to Tonga in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands remains in contention for a spot in the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 despite going down to Tonga on day two of the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
‘Netball is in our DNA’: Cook Islands hosts Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Regional, Sports
Netball Cook Islands is proudly hosting the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifier from September 16-21 in collaboration with the Oceania Netball federation.
Dynamic duo Neururer, Moorfield set new course record at Raro Challenge
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge saw a thrilling victory for experienced triathletes Roland Neururer and Jason Moorfield, who set a new course record.
Tupapa, Puaikura battle to 2-2 draw in Premier Men’s clash
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round 8 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup was packed with excitement as teams across all divisions left everything on the field, delivering thrilling moments and some unexpected results.
Cook Islands U21 thrills home crowd with victory
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands U21 side won its first match against Papua New Guinea 64-45 at the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
Tokouso edge out Tabusoro
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tokouso made a brilliant start to their title defence campaign, defeating Tabusoro Fiji 26-17 in the second match of the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s series on Saturday.
Flying the Cook Islands flag at AIMS Games in New Zealand
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
As shuttlecocks fly across and over nets, and scores are counted, a navy blue flag with a circle of white stars hangs proudly from the stands. Behind it, a team from the Cook Islands cheers on their athletes.
Top-of-the-table Tupapa Maraerenga FC faces Puaikura challenge at home
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Victoria Park will be the centre of football excitement today as Tupapa Maraerenga hosts Puaikura in a day filled with action across various divisions.
Tokouso wary of Tabusoro
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri Nations 15s defending champions, Tokouso, will be heading to Aretere Park in Avatiu today, hoping for a strong finish as they face Tabusoro Fiji-CK.
Moana face Fiji in World Cup Qualifier
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Moana, the national women’s rugby league, will face Fiji next month in their first step toward qualifying for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Team Atiu hosts fundraiser ahead of Cook Islands Games
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Over 400 athletes have registered to represent Team Atiu in the upcoming Cook Islands Games, which will be held next month from October 4 to 19.
Avatiu and Matavera-Ngatangiia set for R8 clashes
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round 8 of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season kicks off with Avatiu hosting Matavera-Ngatangiia for two consecutive days of exciting football action at Aretere Park.
Triathletes gear up for Raro Challenge
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event which will be held this Saturday, September 14, 2024. This is the Cook Islands’ longest team event, with an average five to six hours to complete entire course.
Cook Islands U21 netballers aim for World Cup spot
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
As the Cook Islands prepares to host the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania next week, its U21 national team is eager to capitalise on the home-court advantage and benefit from the enthusiastic support of the local community.
Young stars emerge at Cook Islands Boxing’s Fight Night
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
The Cook Islands Boxing Association Fight Night held late last month enticed 14 boxers into the ring from three clubs on the island.
Excitement builds for grassroots and U18 clash at CIFA fields
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A thrilling day of grassroots football featuring young talent from across the island in the Under 6, U8, U10 and U12 mix divisions will battle today at CIFA complex in Matavera.
