Rugby Union
U15 sevens team excels
Wednesday 6 December 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The U15 Cook Islands sevens team made a spectacular showing at the renowned Condor Sevens in New Zealand last week, qualifying for a semi-final and finishing in the top third of the competition.
Eels compete in Papeete Sevens
Monday 4 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Avatiu Eels are bracing for a tough tussle in the inaugural Papeete International Sevens which kicked off in Tahiti yesterday.
Road to Hong Kong starts outside post office
Friday 1 December 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The road to Hong Kong for the men’s sevens team begins today.
NZ among three unbeaten teams at Dubai
Friday 1 December 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand was one of three teams to go unbeaten on the first day of the opening World Women’s Sevens Series event in Dubai. Series champions New Zealand achieved a perfect three-from-three record to set up a Cup quarter-final meeting with USA.
U15 set to contest Condor Sevens in New Zealand
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Later this month, the under-15 Cook Islands sevens team will travel to New Zealand to again take part in one of the top age grade competitions in New Zealand, the U-15 Condor Sevens tournament.
U20 tournament shifted to Fiji
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Oceania Rugby has announced that the Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy will be hosted by the Fiji Rugby Union in Lautoka, Fiji.
Papa Panthers in New Zealand
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers Masters team is in Rotorua, New Zealand to compete in the 24th Annual Masters of Rugby League Tournament this week.
CI Moana down but not out
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Moana will be back with their best in the second Women’s Rugby League World Cup match against New Zealand tonight in Sydney.
Cooks through to Hong Kong Sevens
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands men’s side has qualified to next year’s Hong Kong Sevens after finishing sixth in the Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji over the weekend.
PNG win shows Kukis have some hard work to do
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Papua New Guinea once again proved to be a thorn in the side of the Cook Islands at the Oceania Sevens 2017, defeating the men’s national team 32-0.
So close yet so far for Sevens
Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands women’s side was scheduled to play Samoa in the 5th and 6th place playoff at the Oceania Sevens Championship in Suva, Fiji yesterday.
Cooks make good start at the Sevens
Friday 10 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens teams made a good start to their campaign at the Oceania Sevens Championship in Suva, Fiji yesterday.
Referees note the changes...
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Auckland Rugby Referees Association members who officiated at the Raro Rugby Sevens were pleased with the performance of their local counterparts at the three-day tournament held last week.
Sevens make top six target
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Sevens men’s side is eyeing a top six finish at the Oceania Sevens Championship this weekend.
Call-up caps 'fantastic' year
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The Auckland Blues have rewarded Cook Islander Matty Johnson with a call up to their squad after his fantastic year with Southland in the Mitre 10 Cup.
Samania happy with Sevens effort
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
National Sevens coach Vase Samania is pleased with what the national squad achieved during the three-day Raro Rugby Sevens over the weekend.
They did it! Tupapa take Sevens title
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It’s been a year of near-misses for the Tupapa Maraerenga rugby union side.
Tupapa shoot down Tabusoro
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending men’s champion Tabusoro made a losing start to their campaign after going down in their opening Pool A match at the Raro Rugby Sevens yesterday.
Avatiu look for golden run
Friday 3 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Two-time runners up Avatiu Gold are hoping to go a notch up in the 2017 Raro Rugby Sevens which kicked off yesterday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
ManaToa eyes perfect build up
Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Sevens coach Vase Samania will be using this weekend’s Raro Rugby Sevens event to prepare his team for the upcoming Oceania Sevens tournament in Fiji.
