Rugby Union
Rugby World Cup free-to-air
Friday 30 August 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Many Kiwi rugby lovers will not be able to watch live coverage of next month’s Rugby World Cup – but here in the Cook Islands it will all be broadcast live thanks to the team at Cook Islands Television.
Angry Bulls nursing wounds
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
A desperate Bull is a dangerous one as the Avatiu Eels Senior A men’s rugby team will find out this Friday at the Avatiu Swamp.
Eels up against the Reds
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Avatiu Eels are set for an uphill battle when they travel to the Happy Valley Field to play Takuvaine Reds today.
Panthers vs Bulls
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers will have a chance to extend their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition when they take on Titikaveka Bulls today.
Panthers 'in driver's seat'
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers have taken the lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Iroa appointed new Sevens coach
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Andrew Iroa has been appointed the new Cook Islands Sevens coach.
Club 15s competition shortened
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Rarotonga Club 15s season will have only one round of preliminary matches before heading into the knockouts.
Rugby union faces player shortage
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Only five clubs will be competing in the 2019 Rarotonga Club 15s competition after Ngatangiia once again failed to field a team.
Cooks rugby chief resigns
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union has appointed Simiona Teiotu as the interim president following the resignation of Sean Smith.
Rugby rankings remains unchanged
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands 15s side remain on 54th spot in the latest World Rugby rankings recently released.
Rarotonga U19 win opener against Aitutaki
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Rarotonga under-19 XV team has taken the lead in the two match series against Aitutaki U19.
Youth rugby development union's focus
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Rarotonga under-19 team is in Aitutaki to play two matches against the U19 Aitutaki XV this week.
Sevens unlucky to miss out on bronze
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
THE Cook Islands men’s sevens team can hold their heads high after narrowly losing their bronze medal final in a gruelling match against Tonga.
Captain courageous Willis
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Stephen Willis’ fondest memories of his rugby career happen to be two losses. The first is a loss against Australia at the 2016 Oceania Sevens tournament, held in Fiji.
Sevens team raring to go
Thursday 11 July 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
THE men’s Sevens competition begins today at the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa.
Club comp to start with Tens
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
The Rarotonga Club season will kick off with Rugby Tens today at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Sevens receive boost for Pacific Games
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens side managed some quality game time ahead of the Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa next month.
U16 Sevens get support from tourism body
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has partnered with organisers of the Under 16 College Raro Sevens Tournament to help with marketing the Rarotonga-based event internationally.
Manatoa shines in a shaky Raro Club Pre-Season Sevens start
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Sevens training squad Manatoa made a perfect start to the Raro Club Pre-Season Sevens with two wins.
Sevens start to the rugby season
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2019 rugby union season is set to kick off with some pacey and exciting show in the preseason Sevens tournament, starting today.