Rugby Union
Panthers, Eels win again
Monday 30 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Nikao Eels maintain their perfect start to the Rarotonga Club 15s competition with important wins in round two over the weekend.
Panthers take on Cowboys
Monday 30 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers have a good chance of extending their lead on the Rarotonga club rugby competition points table when they take on the Arorangi Cowboys today.
Hoping for more teams
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is hoping to field some age group teams in round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this weekend.
Cook Islands 15s up a spot
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands 15s side has climbed a spot in the latest World Rugby rankings released earlier this month.
Fiery battles anticipated in R2
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Rugby fanatics will have an opportunity to witness some fiery contests in round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this weekend.
Fitness a concern for clubs
Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Once again lack of fitness had some players standing out like sore thumbs in round one of the Rarotonga club rugby competition over the weekend.
Five clubs in rugby union comp
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Five teams will compete in the premier division of the Rarotonga club rugby competition, which kicks off with the opening round today.
Club rugby season kicks off
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Rarotonga club rugby season starts this weekend with the opening round of competition.
Town win preseason premier clash
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Town won the premier grade match in the preseason Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.
Rugby season kicking off
Friday 13 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) will kick off its domestic competition with a hit-out session tomorrow at Arorangi Field.
Kaitaia College wins second rugby match
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The visiting Kaitaia College First XV rugby side have recorded another close win in their Rarotonga tour, beating the Cook Islands U18 Town side 20-15 at The Swamp on Monday.
Rugby World Cup dream over
Monday 9 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands’ dream of playing in their first-ever Rugby World Cup came crashing down after a heavy defeat to Hong Kong in the second leg of the qualifiers over the weekend.
Visiting rugby teams start their tour on a high
Monday 9 July 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
A more disciplined and composed Kaitaia College team were able to defeat the U18 Country team on a wet and slippery Ngatangiia Field last Friday.
Big win on their minds in HK
Thursday 5 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands rugby skipper Sam Anderson-Heather says they are heading into the second leg of the Rugby World Cup qualifying series against Hong Kong this weekend with a “big win” on their minds.
Age-group rugby teams on Rarotonga tour
Thursday 5 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Two age-group rugby teams are arriving into Rarotonga this week to play against the local clubs and school teams.
Sevens star living in Japan
Wednesday 4 July 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Elizabeth Pera never imagined herself being a professional rugby player. However, five years on from her first game of union, the 25-year-old is now a capped international who has a contract to play sevens in Japan.
Cooks still have a chance
Tuesday 3 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It’s not all over yet for the Cook Islands national rugby side, despite their 26-3 loss to Hong Kong in the opening leg of the Rugby World Cup qualifying series on Saturday.
Close, but not good enough
Monday 2 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Hong Kong can count themselves lucky to survive a second half scare from the Cook Islands in the first of the two-match Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2019 qualification series held over the weekend.
Bring it on Hong Kong!
Saturday 30 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The challenge has been laid down and it’s time to deliver the goods with the Cook Islands about to take on Hong Kong in the Rugby World Cup qualifier today at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Wear green and back the Cookies
Saturday 30 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands national rugby coach Stan Wright says the fans can make a big difference for the national side when they take on Hong Kong in the Rugby World Cup qualifiers today at the BCI Stadium.
