Rugby Union
Rising stars and legends honoured at 2024 Cook Islands Rugby Awards
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby Union Awards Night held at the Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi on Saturday night was a remarkable celebration of talent, dedication and sportsmanship across junior and senior divisions.
Cook Islands Rugby Union honours legends
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is proud to induct several remarkable individuals and a historic team into its Hall of Fame, recognising their exceptional contributions to rugby and the nation over the past 30 to 50 years.
CIRU gears up for Awards Night
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is gearing up for a fantastic conclusion to their 2024 season with an exciting Awards Ceremony to be held this weekend.
Tupapa Panthers claim women’s rugby union title
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers claimed the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s title after beating Arorangi Bears in the final at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka last Saturday.
Electrifying Eels bring pride to community with clean sweep
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Avatiu Eels have made history with an extraordinary accomplishment, achieving a clean sweep in the 2024 rugby seasons across both league and union codes under the leadership of coach Clive Nicholas.
Eels it! Avatiu crowned champions
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In a thrilling 80-minute match that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Avatiu Eels emerged victorious over the Tupapa Panthers, clinching the 2024 Rarotonga Club 15s premiership title with a hard-fought 32-27 win on Saturday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka. Solomone Taukei reports.
Fierce rivals set to battle for 15s title
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Club 15s grand final is shaping up to be an unforgettable showdown between two of the country’s fiercest rugby rivals: the Tupapa Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels at Teimurimotia Park this afternoon.
Nail-biting final looms
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Clubs 15s premier men’s final will be a ‘nail-biting affair’.
Rugby rivals set for epic showdown
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are planning to execute all their moves from their trainings when they meet Avatiu Nikao Eels in what they expect to be a tough battle in Rarotonga Club 15s competition final this Saturday.
Panthers, Eels to clash in epic final rematch
Monday 19 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In a repeat of last year’s Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final, defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take on arch rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels in the showdown this weekend.
Eels storm into final, Panthers take on Bears
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels is through to the Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final after beating Titikaveka Bulldogs in the first semifinal yesterday afternoon.
Cooks crush Vanuatu in cricket opener!
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket men’s team made a brilliant start to the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Bulldogs aim major upset
Friday 16 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition heads into semifinals this weekend with Avatiu Nikao Eels taking on the Titikaveka Bulldogs this afternoon and defending champions Tupapa Panthers battling the Arorangi Bears tomorrow at Raemaru Park.
Panthers claw back to victory
Monday 12 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers remain in the hunt for top place finish in the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Eels smash Bulldogs, Panthers face Bears
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels have cemented their top spot in the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition after a comprehensive win over Titikaveka Bulldogs yesterday afternoon.
Eels and Bears set for epic clash in Raro Club 15s
Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
As the weekend approaches, rugby union enthusiasts are gearing up for a series of thrilling matches featuring both junior and premier teams.
Panthers face rising Bulldogs
Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The resurgent Tupapa Panthers will take on the rising Titikaveka Bulldogs in week five of the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition at Victoria Park this afternoon.
Panthers end Eels’ unbeaten run
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The week four Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition in Titikaveka provided rugby fans with thrilling action and unexpected results.
Unbeatens Eels face defending champs
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The second round of the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition promises to be a cracker as the undefeated Avatiu Nikao Eels take on defending champions Tupapa Panthers at Teimurimotia Park this afternoon.
Lady Panthers win season opener
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Women’s Rugby Union season kicked off with a thrilling match between the Arorangi Lady Bears and the Tupapa Lady Panthers at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday.
