Rugby Union
Kukis to face Asian challenger
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.
We're back in business for Rugby World Cup
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.
Nicholas gives coaching a go
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.
Sevens squad in tough draw
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.
Local players dominate HK 7s team
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.
Another Bachop in the pipeline
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.
Stanaway dropped from All Blacks Sevens
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.
Sevens get support for HK campaign
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.
Lima Sopoaga out of All Black plans
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.
Stanaway stars but ABs fall flat
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.
Spectacular Stanaway makes Sydney Sevens
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.
Sopoaga move disappointment for All Blacks coach
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.
Sopoaga shuns RWC for England offer
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.
Stanaway gears up for early start
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.
Cook Islander in NZ Form XV
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.
CIRU maps out 2018 plans
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.
Year of development for CIRU, says Koteka
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Despite failing to achieve its target in the 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifiers against Tahiti, the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) says it had a successful season this year.
Cooks U18 gain Sevens exposure
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands U18 men’s team ended their World Schools Sevens Tournament in Auckland without a win over the weekend.
Sevens team set for action
Wednesday 13 December 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The U18 Cook Islands Schools team are in preparation mode this week camping at the Manukau Congregation Church Hall in preparation for the one-day U18 World Schools Sevens Tournament to be played in Auckland on Friday (CI time).
NZ Sevens end tournament drought
Monday 11 December 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The All Black Sevens have ended a two-year world series tournament victory drought in style with a comprehensive 38-14 win over Argentina in Cape Town.
