Rugby Union
Moana Pasifika will give chances to youth: Mauger
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The inaugural Moana Pasifika rugby coach, Aaron Mauger, said he’s excited to help build a pathway for young Pacific Island players.
Mauger confirmed Moana Pasifika team’s head coach
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Aaron Mauger, who is of Cook Islands descent, pays tribute to his Pasifika heritage and families after he was confirmed as Moana Pasifika’s inaugural head coach.
The good the bad and the ugly
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The All Blacks and Springboks have 100 years of shared history, some glorious and some shameful. By Joe Porter of RNZ.
Tri Series confirmed
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The national rugby union has set the dates for the annual Tri Nations 15s Series between Cook Islands, Fiji and Samoa.
Sevens rugby next for local clubs
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Local clubs are now shifting their focus to rugby 7s after the completion of 15s season on Saturday.
Four years in a row
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Tupapa Panthers created history after winning the Rarotonga Club 15s Senior A title for the fourth consecutive year on Saturday.
Now or never
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The senior A grade rugby finalists, the Tupapa Panthers and the Arorangi Bears are sticking by the term ‘champions adapt’, as they get ready to battle in today’s domestic rugby union competition final which was postponed last week due to poor weather.
Bears look to break drought in 15s final
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears Senior A grade will be looking to break a 10-year drought this Saturday after rain put a dampener on their grand final against the Tupapa Panthers last weekend.
Rugby finals postponed
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Originally expected to take place this weekend, the Arorangi Bears will battle Tupapa Panthers in the highly anticipated Senior A grade final next weekend at Victoria Park.
Panthers to face Bears in final
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will host Arorangi Bears in the Senior A final this Saturday at Victoria Park.
Avatiu wins women's 7s title
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Avatiu women’s side defeated Arorangi Bears 12-5 in an exciting Cook Islands Rugby Union 7s final at The Swamp last night. Avatiu led 7-0 at the break. Avatiu’s tries were scored by Mahana Sijp and Nichole Tiaore with Sijp kicking a conversion. Rima Browne scored the Bears’ lone try in the second spell.
Spectators allowed at rugby semis
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union has received exemption from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health to allow fans to their weekly competition today but with some Covid-19 restrictions.
Avatiu rugby women's 7s eye historic win
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu is all pumped for the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 7s final this afternoon at The Swamp.
Rugby union to resume play with no spectators
Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Rugby spectators will miss out on the opportunity to witness the do-or-die Rarotonga Club 15s finals live this weekend due to alert level two restrictions.
Bears end Panthers’ unbeaten run
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Table toppers Tupapa Panthers suffered their first loss in the 2021 Rarotonga Club 15s competition against Arorangi Bears on Saturday.
More action and more fixtures
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
New Cook Islands Rugby Union president, Ashleigh Wihongi-Willis, has big ambitions for rugby in the country.
Rugby returns to Raro
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
After a quiet last week, rugby union is back in action this week with 7s coaching clinic and player recruitment drive, culminating with the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this Saturday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Cook Islanders set for Heartland debut in NZ
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Two Cook Islands rugby players have been named in defending champion North Otago’s squad for the 2021 Heartland Championship.
Tupapa Panthers maintain unbeaten run in 15s comp
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The unbeaten Tupapa Panthers extended their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after beating Avatiu Nikao Eels 30-20 in the feature Senior A match at Victoria Park on Saturday.
Panthers face Eels in feature rugby union match
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Rarotonga Club 15s round two competition starts today with rivals Tupapa Panthers taking on Avatiu Nikao Eels in the feature Senior A clash at 4pm.
