Rugby Union
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.
Coaches impress NZ mentor
Thursday 20 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) educator Wayne Marsters is pleased with the level of understanding shown by the local coaches in the World Rugby accredited course he conducted earlier in the week.
Eels are back in business
Monday 17 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
After their recent string of losses, the Avatiu Eels are finally back in business with a morale-boosting 22-20 win over the weekend against the top of the table Tupapa Panthers.
Eels face uphill battle against Panthers
Saturday 15 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels will be hoping for a major upset when they take on the giants Tupapa Panthers in the final round of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition today at Victoria Park.
Cook Island Sevens grouped with Australia, Vanuatu
Friday 14 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands men’s side is placed with Australia and Vanuatu in Pool C of the Oceania Rugby Sevens Championships to be held in November in Fiji.
Reds outlast the Eels
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
A big weekend of rugby action saw two interesting games as the competition continues to move towards the finals.
Fight for top-four spot
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
With the Tupapa Panthers having a bye this weekend but still sitting comfortably at the top of the rugby competition table, a fight for the remaining three places in the top four between all teams playing this weekend is on the cards today.
Pre-match predictions go out the door as Bulls beat Eels
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Pre-match favourites the Avatiu Eels were expected to comfortably win their match against the Bulls on Saturday.
Rugby contest heats up
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Two interesting contests are on the menu in the Rarotonga club rugby competition today.
Discipline gives Reds mighty win
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Discipline led to Takuvaine Red’s big win against formerly unbeaten Tupapa Panthers in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition, says their coach Vase Samania.
TKV Reds slay the Panthers
Monday 27 August 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Takuvaine Reds have ended the Tupapa Panthers’ unbeaten run after a strong performance in the opening match of the second round on Saturday.
Panthers' streak at stake
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers will be heading into the local derby against Takuvaine Reds today with hopes of keeping their winning streak alive in the Rarotonga club rugby competition.
Cowboys beat Reds at home
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
A strong second-half display from the Arorangi Cowboys handed the team their first win in the Rarotonga club rugby competition over the weekend.
Arorangi Cowboys out for maiden win
Saturday 18 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
After a tough start to the 2018 rugby union season, Arorangi Cowboys will finally take on a club in a league of their own when they meet Takuvaine Reds at home today.
Panthers with a perfect opportunity
Friday 17 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers will have a good chance of extending their lead in the Rarotonga club rugby competition when the side hosts Titikaveka Bulls tomorrow at Victoria Park.
Panthers beat Eels in dull affair
Monday 13 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
What was supposed to be a fiery contest between the two top teams in Rarotonga turned out to be a dull fixture in round three Rarotonga Club 15s competition on Saturday.
Unbeaten Eels, Panthers clash
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
An epic battle is set for round three of the Rarotonga club rugby competition this afternoon at The Swamp.
Helping hands for rugby Sevens
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Sevens head coach Vase Samania has secured two assistants to help him prepare the national side for the upcoming Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji.
CIRU welcomes regional rugby initiative
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has welcomed a recent partnership with Oceania Rugby to prevent violence against women and girls in the sport.