Rugby Union
Cook Islanders headline 1st XV
Thursday 23 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Auckland Schoolboys 1st XV match held last weekend in Epsom between Auckland Grammar and Kings College was led by two Cook Islanders. Philip Vakatini and Tanya Savage’s son Leandro Vakatini skippered the King’s team and Zach Rakeimata Patai led Auckland Grammar.
Oldies share the rugby love
Sunday 12 May 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
‘Rugby is love’ were the closing words of this year’s hugely successful Cook Islands Oldies Rugby Mini Festival.
Oldies rugby festival ends on a high
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Yesteryear’s rugby prowess was on full display at the Arorangi sports field on Saturday for the opening day of the 2019 Cook Islands Oldies Mini Rugby Festival hosted by the Turama Pacific Travel Group.
Sevens in exciting pool
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands will face exciting battles in the pool competition at the Hong Kong Sevens 2019 which will be held early next month.
Sevens name five newcomers
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Five players will make their debut for the Cook Islands at the Hong Kong Sevens which will be held next month.
CIRU pays tribute to fallen coach
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union has joined the rest of the rugby fraternity around the world mourning the loss of well-respected New Zealand coach Geoff Moon.
Sevens team needs help for Hong Kong campaign
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens team is calling on supporters to back the team in their Hong Kong Sevens campaign.
Strict rules for sevens players
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Sevens team management has laid strict guidelines for the members of the national squad ahead of the festive break this coming week.
US Sevens ref praises our skills
Friday 14 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
United States-based Sevens referee Joey Swatzell is impressed with the level of rugby knowledge the young players in the Cook Islands possess.
Kerikeri High's clean sweep
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand’s Kerikeri High School made a clean sweep in the Edgewater Under-16 College Sevens Tournament at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday.
Tough challenge looms in Sevens meet at Arorangi
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Top seed Kerikeri High School is expecting a tough challenge from the local teams in the Edgewater Under-16 College Sevens Tournament which starts today at Arorangi Field.
Women sevens finish on high
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Finishing sixth the Oceania Championships in Fiji at the weekend means the Cook Islands men’s sevens squad has qualified for the 2019 HSBC Hong Kong 7s tournament.
Win and loss start sevens tournament
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands national sevens rugby stalwart and squad vice-captain Margarette Nena (pictured right) looks to create a try scoring opportunity for the local side against the Flying Fiji women’s team in the opening game of the Oceania Sevens Championships in Suva, Fiji.
Cooks focus on Oceania Sevens
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens men’s and women’s teams are in Fiji, all set for the Oceania Sevens Championship which starts this Thursday (CI time) in Suva.
They are champions once again!
Monday 5 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers Matie Centre and Raro All Stars retained the men’s and women’s titles at the Raro Sevens Tournament over the weekend.
Panthers face tough Eels challenge
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers Matie Centre will face a tough challenge today in the men’s cup quarter-final of the Raro Sevens Tournament at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Avarua I, Arorangi claim Quick Rip Sevens
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Avarua I and Arorangi claimed the boys and the girls under-13 titles, respectively, in the CIPS U13 Primary Schools and U16 College Quick Rip Sevens Tournament on Tuesday.
Perfect start for champions
Friday 2 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending women’s champions Raro All Stars made a blockbusting start to their Raro Sevens Tournament campaign yesterday.
Giving back to the game: Te Nana
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
All Blacks Sevens legend Karl Te Nana says being part of tournaments such as the Raro Sevens is about giving back to the game he holds close to his heart.
Auckland referees ready for big comp
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Three Auckland referees are looking forward to officiating in the Raro Sevens Tournament which kicks off tomorrow at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
