Rugby Union
Pacific battle in rugby series
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union will host a Tri Series between Cook Islands, Samoa and Fiji, starting mid of next month.
Rugby 15s showdown
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers top bet in the domestic rugby union final.
'A cracker of a game'
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
In a repeat of last year’s Rarotonga Club 15s final, Tupapa Panthers will take on Avatiu Nikao Eels in the 2020 showdown tomorrow.
Eels through to the final
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will face Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Rarotonga Club 15s final this Saturday.
Do-or-die rugby clash
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Arorangi Cowboys have a second shot at the Rarotonga Club 15s showdown.
Cooks inspired franchise Won't play in the US league
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A Hawai‘i Pacific professional rugby franchise that stirred up a storm by using Rarotonga’s unique depiction of Tangaroa for its commercial branding, will not play in next year’s Major League Rugby competition in the US.
Oceania Sevens for 2020 cancelled
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Due to the ongoing and dynamic nature of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Oceania Rugby Men’s and Women’s Championship scheduled to take place in November 2020 has been cancelled.
Double header
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers eye top finish in local rugby union competition.
Rugby's fastest man
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers’ new speedster is leaving his opponents in the dust.
Local youngsters turning heads in NZ
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Two young Cook Islanders, who harbours dreams of making it big in rugby, are turning heads in New Zealand.
Panthers score comeback win
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Round two of the domestic rugby union competition saw a fiery challenge between giants Tupapa and Avatiu.
Rugby bonus
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Giants Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Eels will battle in a repeat of the 2019 Rarotonga Club 15s grand final.
Four-way battle in rugby union
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2020 rugby union season kicks off today with giants Tupapa taking on a new look Titikaveka side.
Moanas brace for tough challenge in World Cup
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands women’s rugby league team hoping to get the best players available but wary of ‘interest from Kiwi Ferns’.
Sevens to kick off Olympics
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games organising committee and the International Olympic Committee have announced the revised competition schedule for the Tokyo Olympic Games which were postponed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the opening ceremony now set for July 23, 2021.
Youngsters impress
Wednesday 15 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Town and Country women’s teams will battle in full contact 7s match in the second round of 2020 rugby union preseason this weekend.
'Friendly' start to the rugby season
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2020 preseason rugby competition will help the national body identify young talents for future international events.
New season new format
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2020 Rarotonga Club 15s competition will start on July 25.
Landmark decision brings World Cup closer to home
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands will be vying for a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
High hopes for Cooks rugby
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Pacific Rugby Players Welfare says island nations are discriminated against in international rugby.
