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.
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.
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.
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).
Friday 23 March 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands’ 2019 Rugby World Cup hopes are alive once again, after a World Rugby decision that Tahiti fielded ineligible players in the test match played last year.
Friday 23 March 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands’ is back in the running to compete in the 2019 Rugby World Cup after Tahiti’s win against the local team last year was overturned by World Rugby.
Friday 16 March 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islander Ryan Nicholas has returned to New Zealand after spending 13 years living and playing rugby in Japan.
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens side is placed with Ireland, Uruguay and Jamaica in Pool G of the Hong Kong Sevens to be held early next month.
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Rarotonga-based players dominate the national Sevens team to the Hong Kong 7s in April this year.
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islander Jackson Garden-Bachop is expected to make his first appearance for the Hurricanes this weekend in the match against the Jaguares.
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islander Teddy Stanaway has been dropped from the All Blacks Sevens squad, with the team’s existing strength and depth being the reason cited.
Thursday 22 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens team has received timely support from a local gym operator to help with their preparation for the Hong Kong Sevens in April.
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Having chosen to take his career overseas to England, it appears that Lima Sopoaga’s tenure in the All Blacks jersey is over.
Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islander Teddy Stanaway continues to make a name for himself on the international sevens stage, despite an unsatisfactory result this weekend at the Hamilton Sevens in New Zealand.
Thursday 18 January 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
The spectacular form of Cook Islander Teddy Stanaway at the Bayleys Nationals Sevens tournament has cemented his place in the All Blacks Sevens squad, which heads to the third leg of the World Sevens Series in Sydney this week.
Friday 12 January 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen couldn't hide his disappointment at Lima Sopoaga's decision to leave New Zealand and sign for English club Wasps.
Thursday 11 January 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
All Black Lima Sopoaga, who has maternal links to the Cook Islands, has made the stunning choice to forfeit a place at next year’s Rugby World Cup by taking up an offer to play rugby in England.
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand Sevens representative and former Under 20s Cook Islands captain Teddy Stanaway will lace up the boots a little early this week as he prepares to participate in the Bayleys National Sevens tournament in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Friday 29 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islander Toka Natua has capped off a brilliant 2017 season on a high after being named in the New Zealand Form XV team of the year.
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is looking at ways to ensure an improved performance from the national teams at international competitions next year.