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Island boys on a mission

Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Twelve teams will battle it out in the age group 7s tournament which will be played over two days.

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Stage set for U16 tourney

Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Seven overseas teams are in Rarotonga to take on the local giants in an age group 7s tournament.

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Cook Islands eye up the big time as they arrive in US for qualifier

Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

A win in Jacksonville, Florida, this coming weekend is critical to enticing the big-name players to sign with their national team.

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Olympic dream over for the Cook Islands 7s teams

Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The Olympic dream for the Cook Islands 7s is over.

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Cook Islands' Olympic ... Chances are slim

Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands need top four finish in the Oceania 7s to have any chance of making the 2020 Olympic Games.

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Sevens missing key reps

Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands 7s dominated by local players will be hoping to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

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Three years in a row

Monday 4 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Defending champions Tupapa Matie Bar and Raro All Stars retained the Raro 7s titles.

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Off to a flying start

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

There will be no love lost when the two Tupapa teams meet in the quarterfinal of the Raro International 7s today.

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Sevens off to a perfect start

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The gloomy weather yesterday failed to dampen the spirit of teams and players participating in the 30th Raro International Sevens.

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By George, he is still at it!

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands sevens legend George George looks as sharp as ever, even relaxing on the sidelines of the Raro 7s this weekend with old teammates Eric Rush and Semisi Foliaki.

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Sisters are doing it for themselves

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Throw away the old-fashioned misconceptions, women aren’t the power behind the throne – they are seated on the throne of Raro 7s rugby. From event coordinator Jessie Sword in the back room, to the athletes on the playing field, they are leading the way.

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Cheering loudest on the sideline, laughing together after the game

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union

Sevens, sports, they’re all a way of life.

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Boss lady at Tauae Bulls

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

The Tupa family have about 25 people to breakfast and dinner, every day this week. The entire Tauae Bulls team and supporters are staying at their home – just like they have almost every year since Raro 7s started.

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From the truck depot …

Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Island General Transport is one of the founding teams of the Sevens Rugby Concept, over 30 years ago.

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From the Avatiu training field …

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

For 30 years, Rugby 7s at home has been part of our club culture at Avatiu Sports Association.

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From the Tupapa clubrooms:

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

After being absent from the International 7s arena for some time, Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers has re-established ourselves in the past five years. We took the cup and plate/bowl in 2017 and again in 2018.

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Rugby Union says meitaki maata

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Turou turou turou, oro mai oro mai Oro mai ki toku enua, ko Tumu–te–Varovaro

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Welcome to Raro 7s!

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Aere mai and welcome to Raro Rugby 7s 2019. The tournament is 30 years old this year and makes this event one of the longest running Sevens events in the South Pacific. What a feat and congratulations!

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Minister's message on Raro 7s

Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union

Kia orana and Turou to all of our 7s fans and families

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The hot Raro day that made Jonah, 17, a legend

Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands rugby sevens is hot, hot, hot, in every sense of the world – and Rarotonga’s soaring temperature nearly changed the course of world rugby history.

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