Rugby Union
Gliders out of Raro Sevens
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Kotaa Gliders have pulled out of the Raro Sevens Tournament at the 11th hour.
Golden Oldies' 10-year re-match
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Avatiu Nikao Mongoose travelled to Mangaia to play the Wild Boars in a “re-match” on Friday last week.
Samania eyes final hit out
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Sevens coach Vase Samania will use the Raro Sevens Tournament, which starts this Thursday at the BCI Stadium, as the final build-up for the Oceania Sevens Championship to be held in Fiji next weekend.
Weather puts skills to the test in Sevens
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
On a wet and cold Ngatangiia Field, the Yalovata, Manatoa and Phoenix teams competed in a series of matches in the second Steinlager Sevens tournament on Saturday.
Four to battle for 7s crown
Saturday 27 October 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Four teams will contest in the second Steinlager Sevens Tournament with six action-packed games in store for this afternoon at Ngatangiia Field.
Overseas refs back for Raro Sevens
Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
A contingent of New Zealand referees will again return to Rarotonga to assist and provide workshops, training and refereeing skills at the Raro Rugby Sevens.
$22,000 at stake in Sevens
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A total prize pool of $22,000 will be up for grabs in next month’s Raro Rugby Sevens tournament.
Top physio returns to Sevens
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Sports physiotherapist Tanya Browne will be returning to the Raro Rugby Sevens, providing workshops for the community on strapping and concussion prevention.
Manatoa win Steinlager Sevens
Monday 15 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Manatoa claimed the first Steinlager Sevens, held at The Swamp in Avatiu on Saturday.
Clubs to battle for Sevens title
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Six teams will battle it out in the Steinlager Sevens Tournament which will be held today at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Raro Sevens trophies pay tribute to legends
Friday 12 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2018 Raro Rugby Sevens Tournament trophies will pay tribute to the legends of Cook Islands rugby.
MAGS win opening tour battle
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The touring Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) development side made a solid start to their campaign, beating Tereora College 33-5 at the BCI Stadium on Tuesday.
MAGS here on development tour
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The well-known Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) will be in Rarotonga this week on a rugby tour.
Minister Maggie supports Tupapa Sevens
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Government minister George Maggie proved action speaks louder than voice when he presented a cheque to support the Tupapa Sevens club yesterday.
Panthers power to Club 15s title
Monday 1 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It’s been a while since Tupapa Panthers claimed the Rarotonga Club 15s competition title.
A thriller is on the cards
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Back from the dead, Takuvaine Reds will leave no stone unturned in their bid to spring a major surprise by winning the Rarotonga Club 15s title today.
New champion to be crowned
Monday 24 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A new winner will be crowned in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this weekend after defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels were dumped in the semifinal on Saturday.
Crunch time for top sides
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It’s do-or-die for the top-four teams in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinals today.
Police women to compete in Australia
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Police women’s rugby team is training hard, at least three times a week, under the tuition of coach Pare Rongokea, in plenty of time for an offshore invitation match.
Samania lays out Sevens plan
Friday 21 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
National Sevens coach Vaivase Samania is working on various strategies to ensure the side is able to achieve its goal in the Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship to be held in November.