Rugby Union
Former Tauae Bull now All Black
Tuesday 22 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Former Tauae Bulls player Jordan Taufua is one of three new players named in the 33-man All Blacks squad for the three-test series to be played against France in New Zealand next month.
Wright's passion for the oval ball
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Former national player Stan Wright has been reinstated as the national head coach of the Cook Islands rugby team ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying series, which starts at the end of next month.
CIRU outlines sponsorship plan
Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has put together a package to raise funds for their Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying series, starting next month.
Quick Rip 7s launched here
Saturday 12 May 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
A new game – Quick Rip 7s, was launched in the Cook Islands this week in a joint Pacific Sporting Partnership (PSP) involving the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) and the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU), sponsored by NZ Aid.
Enoka urges prioritising downtime
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The man charged with keeping the All Blacks emotionally fit is urging people to prioritise downtime.
National rugby tryouts
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union advises that the national XV rugby squad will be holding a training session tomorrow at 5pm at BCI Stadium in Nikao.
NZRU delegation on way
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
A New Zealand Rugby Union-led delegation of coaches and ambassadors will arrive in Rarotonga this week to launch the Quick Rip Sevens programme as part of the NZRU and Cook Islands Rugby Union healthy living initiative.
Rugby gear for Pa Enua schools
Friday 27 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Enuamanu School and Araura College have been given rugby balls donated by BSP, ahead of the under-16 tournament that will be held in Rarotonga this December.
Smith makes Wright choice
Tuesday 24 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union has announced that Stan Wright will once again serve as head coach of our Cook Islands national rugby team.
World Cup-winning coach shares rugby ideas
Monday 23 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has expanded further on his idea of a weight-restricted Rugby World Cup, saying that it would have the chance to increase interest and participation in the sport.
Kuki integral to ABs success
Friday 20 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Legendary All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry pointed to a Cook Islander as being one of the people most responsible for the All Blacks record-breaking success over the past 14 years.
Sir Graham at local rugby clubs
Tuesday 17 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Sir Graham Henry is living proof that there is life after being one of the most successful All Black coaches of all time.
Stanaway gets into travelling reserves
Monday 16 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islander Teddy Stanaway has been elevated to the travelling reserve role with the All Blacks Sevens team for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Money needed for 7s success
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) will have their work cut out for them if they are to compete at the top level in sevens, as it will require an influx of money.
New rugby president hits the ground running
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Recently-appointed Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) president Sean Smith comes into the role during one of the most exciting times for the local sporting scene.
Sevens bomb out of pool play
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands went winless in the Hong Kong Sevens qualifiers, suffering heavy loses to both Ireland and Uruguay on the first day before narrowly losing to Jamaica yesterday afternoon.
Sevens team adjusting to HK
Wednesday 4 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The fanfare that the Cook Islands sevens team has received since their arrival in Hong Kong will not distract them from their ultimate goal of qualifying for the World Sevens Series circuit, says team manager Simon Iopu.
Thousands raised for Cook Islands sevens team
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Before departing to participate in the Hong Kong Sevens tournament, the Cook Islands national sevens team were presented with $10,000 raised with the aim of putting a bit of money back in their pockets.
Rugbytots for local children
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Over the next three weeks, a rugby-mad couple will be running a non-contact rugby programme for young children called Rugbytots around the Cook Islands.
Sean Smith voted new CIRU president
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Local lawyer Sean Smith has been elected the new president of the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU).