Rugby Union
Rarotonga to take on Aitutaki in U19's rugby test
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is delighted to confirm a two test U19s youth males test series featuring teams from Rarotonga and Aitutaki to be held in Aitutaki later this month. With the support of Polynesia Media Cook Islands, the two teams hope coverage of the two tests will be live streamed onto the […]
Avarua and Nukutere crowned Quick Rip champs
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avarua Primary and Nukutere College were crowned the 2021 U13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Quick Rip 7s champions on Wednesday.
CIRU to hold Ability Rippa Rugby Day
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are running the Ability Rippa Rugby Day programme as part of their end-of-year Under 13 Rarotonga Schools Quick Rip 7s Championships programme this week.
College students take to the field for quick rip rugby
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union made the most of yesterday’s good weather and hot sun taking Tereora College Year 10 students in a quick rip competition.
Cook Islands inspired tatau designs featured in Moana Pasifika’s jersey
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Moana Pasifika’s home jersey for Super Rugby Pacific is made from recycled plastic bottles and represents the combined cultures and traditions of the Pacific Islands, including the Cook Islands.
Tabusoro Fiji defeat Tokouso Samoa/Tonga in thriller
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A try in the dying stages from captain Josua Koroi saw Tabusoro – Fiji win the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Championship title at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Tabusoro crowned Tri Nations champions
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Favourites Tabusoro Fiji claimed the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15s Championship in a closely contested decider against Tokouso – Samoa/Tonga at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Series decider!
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The power of Tokouso forwards and speed of the Tabusoro backline will headline the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15 Championship finale this afternoon at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Cooks lose second Tri Nations match
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Residents are out of contention for the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15 Championship title after losing their second match over the weekend.
Tri Nations ‘pressure match’ as Cooks meets Samoa
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The second game in the Rarotonga Tri-Nations Rugby Series will be played today at Victoria Park in Tupapa, featuring the Cook Islands Residents team against the Tokouso Samoan team.
Tabusoro-Fiji win series opener
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Favourites Tabusoro-Fiji made a perfect start to their Vodafone-Tri Nations 15s campaign at The Swamp in Avatiu on Saturday.
National sevens tournament to return
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union is excited to announce and confirm that the RARO Rugby 7’s Tournament will proceed this year, following the same format of last year’s adjusted programme.
Cook Islands looks to capitalise on rugby revival
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Super Rugby signings and regular test matches are just the start as the Cook Islands men's rugby team look to build on a productive international season.
Mobile company sponsors rugby series
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A handover of the official uniforms for the three teams participating in this year’s Rugby Tri-Nations Tournament took place at the Vodafone headquarters yesterday afternoon.
The stars of tomorrow
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) was pleased with the age group holiday training programme which focused on educating upcoming players the basics of becoming the stars of the game.
New Sevens coaches appointed
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union has appointed the new head coaches of the national Sevens teams.
Former stars to coach Manu Samoan side versus the Barbarians
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A group of former Manu Samoa players will take charge of the team in next month's one-off clash against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
Cook Islands name training squad for Tri Nations series
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Team Cook Islands has named a strong squad for the Tri Nations Series which will be held next month.
Dedicated youngsters take part in Rugby’s development programme
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Keen and eager high schoolers on their school holidays showed up bright and early to the Arorangi Field yesterday to take part in a school holidays rugby training programme which aims to keep tabs on the fitness of the young players while they take a break from the books.
Fijian Drua announce six more signings
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Rugby Union, Sports
A third Olympic seven gold medallist has been added to the Fijian Drua team that will compete in Super Rugby Pacific next year.
