Rugby Union
Tereora College teams battling it out in Quick Rip
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union is holding a Quick Rip 8s competition for Tereora College students at Nikao Field this week.
Rugby switch pays off
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Two upcoming female players, who picked up the oval ball after successful netball stints, have been recognised for their skills after being offered contracts to join a North Otago-based rugby union team.
Kapi’s rugby dream comes true
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Four local players will leave the country tomorrow to join school and senior rugby union teams in New Zealand.
Union plans 2021 season
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The successful double header format in the domestic rugby union 15s competition will continue this year.
Sixteen confirmed for Touch meet
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
There are limited spots available for teams willing to take part in the Boxing Day Tournament.
Cooks U18s win Bowl final
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The U18 World Schools 7s held at Pakuranga Rugby Fields featured only New Zealand-based teams.
Tupapa Panthers, Avatiu claim Raro Sevens titles
Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Rugby Sevens fans were treated to some top class action on the field at the Raro Rugby Sevens Tournament on December 4-5 at the National Stadium.
Tupapa on track for Raro Sevens title defence
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers have made it through to the Raro Sevens Tournament quarter-final.
Raro Sevens Tournament gets underway
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Local rugby fans can expect a fast, action-packed show at the Raro Sevens Tournament.
Battling against the odds
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Top seed Tupapa Panthers is feeling the pressure ahead of this weekend’s Raro Rugby Sevens.
Nukutere and Papaaroa crowned winners
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Nukutere boys have been named the winners of this year’s Under-13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Quick Rips 7’s Championship.
Rugby’s rising stars set to battle
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The age group Rip 7s championship to be played on Tuesday will set the stage for this weekend’s Raro Sevens tournament.
Fly-half inspires comeback win
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union has shifted its focus to Raro Sevens after a successful Tri Nations 15s series.
Tri Nations showdown set for Friday
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The winner of Friday's clash between Cook Islands Residents and Samoa Residents will claim the inaugural Tri Nations series title.
Excitement builds for Sevens tournament
Thursday 26 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Twenty-one teams registered and confirmed to play at rugby sevens tournament starting on December 4.
Mauger boost for Pacific rugby
Tuesday 24 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Newly-formed Moana Pasifika team has brought hope to Cook Islanders and other Pacific rugby players.
The battle of Pacific heavyweights
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Fireworks are expected on and off the field when arch-rivals Fiji takes on Samoa in the inaugural rugby series.
Cook Islands Residents win Tri Nations opener
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands emerges from a close battle with Fiji to take the Tri Nations Rugby Union series opener.
Fiji Residents eye flying start
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Domestic competition stars to boost Fiji Residents team at the Tri Nations rugby series.
Raro Sevens tourney moved to December
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Raro Sevens Tournament which was scheduled for early next month has been moved to December.
