Rugby Union
Tereora to take on UK school
Thursday 20 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Tereora College under-16 and U18 teams will today host Malvern School from the United Kingdom in two interesting matches at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Super Rugby top eight flashback
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
For the second straight year, the same eight sides are through to the quarter-finals.
Battle heats up in round four
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels have a perfect opportunity to extend their unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition today.
Sopoaga's time is now
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Lima Sopoaga has waited and waited some more, but finally it seems his time has come.
Viva Sevens provide plenty of fun for young
Monday 17 July 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
There was plenty of exciting action at the Bluesky Rarotonga Primary Schools Viva Sevens Rugby Tournament held on Wednesday at the the BCI Stadium and Nikao Field.
Super Rugby is back in full force
Thursday 13 July 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Bring it on. Super Rugby is back on in full technicolour, after that annoying interruption by the pesky British and Irish Lions.
Viva Sevens for primary schools
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The stage is set for the daylong Bluesky Rarotonga Primary Schools Viva Sevens Rugby Tournament today at the BCI Stadium and Nikao Field.
Eels dump the Bulls to take lead
Monday 10 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
They are up and running.
Undefeated Bulls and Eels set to battle
Monday 10 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels will take leaders Titikaveka Bulls by the horns in the feature match of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition today at Teimurimotia Park.
Time for the ABs boss to bite selection bullet
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
There are times when an All Blacks coach needs to swallow his pride and just make the right call. This is one of those occasions for Steve Hansen.
Panthers set union target
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers have set their eyes on winning the Rarotonga Club XVs title this year.
Bulls lead after round two games
Tuesday 4 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Titikaveka Bulls continued their perfect start to the 2017 Rarotonga Club 15s competition with a historic 33-17 win over Ngatangiia/Matavera Dragons over the weekend.
Brothers in Arms trophy battle
Tuesday 4 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
There will be more than pride at stake in the feature match of round two in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition at Teimurimotia Park today.
Avarua defends schools 10s title
Friday 30 June 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
As predicted, Avarua successfully defended the Bluesky U13 Primary Schools Rugby 10s Tournament title at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Wednesday.
Whitewash for the All Blacks
Friday 30 June 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Rugby royalty Dan Carter and Richie McCaw were in Auckland on Wednesday at a fundraiser for their joint charity, but they certainly weren’t feeling too generous when it came to assessing the British and Irish Lions’ hopes of salvaging the series against the All Blacks.
All eyes turning to the 10s title
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Avarua Primary is all set to defend its title in the Bluesky U13 Primary Schools Rugby 10s Tournament today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
More fun ahead for schools' 10s teams
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Avarua Primary School continues to defend their trophy this year at the Bluesky U13 Primary Schools Rugby 10s Tournament.
Eels level terms with Reds
Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Last year’s Rarotonga Club XVs finalists Avatiu Nikao Eels and Takuvaine Reds made an even start to their 2017 campaign after settling for a stalemate in the opening round over the weekend.
Top guns in first-up clash
Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2017 rugby union season is set for an intense start with last year’s Senior A finalists battling in the opening round today.
Under 19s to kick off rugby season
Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union weekly club competition kicks off today with the Under-19 grade match.