Rugby action returns today

The CITC club rugby season kicks into action again today and tomorrow with round seven of the competition.

Today the Titikaveka Bulls under 13 grade will get the ball rolling when they host their counterparts, the Tupapa Panthers.

This game starts at 4.15pm and will be followed by the Senior B clash between these two clubs at 5 o’clock.

Remaining grades will play on Saturday.

On Saturday, games will also be played at Ngatangiia where the Flying Dragons will host the Takuvaine Reds.

The Arorangi Cowboys will play host to the Avatiu Eels where the Senior A clash between these two clubs will be the main match of the week and this game will be played at 4.10pm.

Tomorrow Cook Islands News will bring you a full preview of the match of the week.

- Matariki Wilson

This week’s draw and referee appointments:

Friday 13 Titikaveka vs Tupapa-Maraerenga at Titikaveka – 4.15pm Under 13, Ref-club officials, 5pm Senior B, Ref-Arthur Emile assisted by club officials.

Saturday 14 Titikaveka vs Tupapa-Maraerenga at Titikaveka – 1.50pm Under 16, Ref-Ratu Mato assisted by club officials, 2.55pm Under 19, Ref-Johnny Hosking assisted by club officials, 4.10pm Senior A, Ref-Arthur Emile assisted by Johnny Hosking and club official.

Saturday 14 Ngatangiia-Matavera vs Takuvaine at Ngatangiia – 1pm Under 13, Ref-Tangi Toa assisted by Puru Samania and club officials, 2pm Under 16, Ref-Poto Ngaroi assisted by Puru Samania and club officials, 3.05pm Senior B, Ref-Tutai Taurarii assisted by Paul Peyroux and Tangi Toa, 4.10pm Senior A, Ref-Tua Manea assisted by Poto Ngaroi and Tutai Taurarii.

Saturday 14 Arorangi vs Avatiu-Nikao at Arorangi – 12pm Under 13, Ref-Tai Ngari assisted by club officials, 12.55pm Under 16, Ref-Dan Munro assisted by club officials, 2pm Women, Ref-Billy Tuaivi assisted by club officials, 3.05pm Senior B, Ref-Terry Piri assisted by Sean Willis and Dan Munro, 4.10pm Senior A, Ref-Simiona Teiotu assisted by Terry Piri and Sean Willis.