Cook Islands General Transport - CIGT, is one of the founding teams of the Rugby Sevens concept, since its launch in Rarotonga in 1989.

CIGT has actively supported and sponsored various teams over this period such as Team Transport, the TKV Red Devils, Tabusoro and the Avatiu Eels.

This year we are proud to be a sponsor of the “Veilomani under 16 Rugby Club” a team formed this year to empower our youth to participate.

The success of all sports is in growing the grass roots, promoting opportunities and creating pathways for our youth.

CIGT has imported various talented individuals over the years to show case the magic and excitement of Sevens Rugby and this august list includes;

Fiji Sevens Maestro - Waisele Serevi, the speedy Joe Rovouvou, the powerful Seta Tamanivalu and General Amasio Valence, and the electric Semesi Masirewa.

Samoan Legends – Junior Paremo, the rugged Kalolo Toleafua, the agile Saleo Robati and the now resident, speed merchant - Samu Alafua.

Notable local players and Coach that delivered the winning touch for Team Transport were The General - George George -Coach and Manager -Ben Koteka. 

Local legends included ,speedy Mark Brown, the chiropractor ( late ) Rea Rea, the speedy Sonny Karati, the bustling Sonny Shepard , the elusive Traveller Hagai , the organiser Terry Piri, the abrasive NZ based, Ora John and greased lightning, Arran Orangi.

We wish all teams competing this year all the best – and the “Veilomani under 16 Club”, a successful campaign.

Kia toa, e kia manuia

CIGT .