Articles by Rashneel Kumar

Favourites into quarters

Monday 7 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

DEFENDING champions Tabusoro is through to the Cook Islands International Sevens Tournament cup quarter-finals after two early wins in the pool play.

A magical treat with Dr Strange

Monday 7 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment

THERE IS a lot happening around the island at the moment, so it’s little wonder the Empire Cinema isn’t premiering any new movies this weekend.

Codes confirmed for next year's Manea Games

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

COOK ISLANDS Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has finalised the codes that will be played at next year’s Manea Games in Mitiaro.

Sevens get underway

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

LONE local side Landholdings Limited kicked off their Cook Islands International Sevens tournament with a win in the women’s competition yesterday.

Hit n Miss give beach volleyball

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

opener a miss REIGNING mixed indoor volleyball champions Hit n Miss gave the opening round of Mixed 4 on 4 Beach Volleyball League a miss this week.

Dash for Cash gets the Sevens running

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

THE 2016 Cook Islands International Sevens tournament kicked off to a boisterous start yesterday.

And now it's on

Friday 4 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Shock loss won't faze defending champions

Thursday 3 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

DEFENDING men’s champions Turangi faced a setback in its title defence in the Cook Islands Cricket weekly league competition after going down to Matavera in a shock loss.

PJs face Blueforce in showdown

Thursday 3 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

PJs WILL take on Blueforce in the Edgewater Resort and Spa Spring Mixed Handball Competition 2016 showdown next week.

Let the Sevens begin!

Thursday 3 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

IT ALL begins today. The battle for supremacy in the 27th Cook Islands International Sevens Tournament kicks off at 4pm at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.

Raro boy impresses scouts

Thursday 3 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League

UPCOMING local rugby league star, Adyn Auguna has been snapped by a rugby league club in Gold Coast, Australia following an impressive try out last month.

Warriors are in for a Sevens fight

Wednesday 2 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

AFTER failing to make it through to the Cup quarter-finals last year, Atiu Warriors are keen to go up a notch in this year’s Cook Islands International Sevens tournament.

Volleyballers hit beach for 4 on 4s

Wednesday 2 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The inaugural Mixed 4-on-4 Beach Volleyball Social League is set to serve today at the Nikao Beach Courts.

Dreamliner to bring in big boost for tourism

Wednesday 2 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

TOURISM industry is set for a boost following the introduction of the revolutionary Dreamliner aircraft now servicing the Auckland-Rarotonga route.

Tagz, Cuzzies win 3x3 basketball

Tuesday 1 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

TAGZ AND Cuzzies won the 3x3 men’s and women’s grade basketball tournament at Papaaroa Hall in Titikaveka.

Baby Black Pearls drawn with host

Tuesday 1 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

COOK ISLANDS Under-21 netball side has been drawn in an interesting pool for the 2017 Netball World Youth Cup which will be held in Gaborone, Botswana.

Stallions pull out of Sevens

Tuesday 1 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

AN ELEVENTH hour withdrawal of a team from the Cook Islands International Sevens has not dampened the spirit of the organisers of the annual tournament.

Call for more women MPs

Tuesday 1 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The SPEAKER of the Parliament Niki Rattle says there is a need for more women politicians in the Cook Islands.

Raoma to coach Tabusoro

Monday 31 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

FORMER New Zealand Sevens star Amasio Valence Raoma will coach defending champions Tabusoro at this week’s Cook Islands International Sevens.

Ministers stay on island this week

Monday 31 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

ALL CABINET ministers will remain on the Rock this week.