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Vikings can spring a surprise

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

A new side will be hoping to stamp its mark in the 2017 Raro Rugby Sevens which kicks off this Thursday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.

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Referee who found love at the Sevens

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

For Auckland referee Peter Willis the Raro Rugby Sevens is more than just another event, it’s a love-in.

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Physio highlights dangers of concussion

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Renowned New Zealand sports physiotherapist Tanya Browne will be on site at the Raro Rugby Sevens this week, sharing her knowledge and raising awareness of the dangers of injuries, particularly concussions.

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Liam Messam: Sevens star who broke the mould

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

It seems a little strange to think now that one of New Zealand rugby’s most established stars, Liam Messam, was once looked upon as simply a Sevens specialist.

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MAD adds colour to Raro Sevens

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Adding the colour to the Raro Rugby Sevens this year is local graphic designer Mahai Daniel.

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Raro Sevens draw

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Day One - Thursday - 4pm TKV Hot Mix-Wellington Barbarians. 4:18pm Vaine Toa – Raro Allstars-Cookies & Cream, 4:36pm Avatiu Blue-Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers Matie Bar, 4:54pm Arorangi Cowboys-Atiu Warriors, 5:12pm N8tive Rebels-Veiyasana Vikings, 5:30pm TKV Reds-Kotaa Gliders, 5:48pm Activity, 6:06pm Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers -Yalovata, 6:24pm Tauae Bulls-Manatoa

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Barbarians hunt women's title

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The Wellington Barbarians are looking forward to their debut in the Raro Rugby Sevens.

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A new era for the Raro Rugby Sevens

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Kia Orana and welcome to the new Raro Rugby Sevens.

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'Give it your best,' says Sport minister

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Kia Orana e aere mai ki te Raro Sevens

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Supporting our community

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

This year Events Rarotonga is engaging the services of the Boys Brigade and their newly- launched “Dial a Driver” programme.

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Confident Rebels expect Raro Rugby 7s win

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

The N8tive Rebels, armed with a future Super Rugby player and a sky-high confidence, are expecting nothing less than to win the Raro Rugby 7s, the three-day extravaganza event that begins today.

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Raro Sevens adds value

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Oceania Rugby fully supports competition initiatives in the region and acknowledges the importance these various Sevens tournaments have in developing Sevens rugby in the Pacific region.

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Avarua win Schools Sevens finals

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

As predicted, the favoured Avarua School Sevens team won the Cook Islands Printing Services/ Rarotonga Primary Schools Sevens finals, defeating Nukutere 38–7.

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Making the Sevens happen...

Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

The team at Events Rarotonga have worked hard over the past five months to bring this year’s Raro Rugby Sevens tournament together.

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Refs asked to heed this call

Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Local referees are being called upon to referee at least a semi-final at this year’s Raro Rugby 7’s.

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Sevens week on at Tupapa

Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

The week of sevens continues today at 12.30 at Tupapa Field, with the U13 Rarotonga primary school/ college sevens tournament.

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Triumphant Panthers down Eels

Monday 30 October 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

The Tupapa Panthers have been crowned champions of the Steinlager 7’s tournament, as they defeated the Eels 19-12.

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Surprises abound in sevens tournament

Monday 30 October 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Sevens competitors and viewers will be hoping for better weather today in the second round of the Steinlager Sevens tournament in Tupapa.

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Rugby star aids Sevens cause

Friday 27 October 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Men’s health and youth wellbeing were two of the driving factors that led rugby legend Liam Messam to participate in this year’s Raro Rugby Sevens.

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Shock at soggy sevens

Monday 23 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

The second Steinlager Sevens tournament kicked off on a wet, rainy and soft Victoria Park on Saturday.

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