Rugby Union
Raoma to coach Tabusoro
Monday 31 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
FORMER New Zealand Sevens star Amasio Valence Raoma will coach defending champions Tabusoro at this week’s Cook Islands International Sevens.
Concussion knocks Retallick out of ABs
Friday 28 October 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Brodie Retallick out of the first Irish test; Aaron Smith expected to come straight back into the fold, and the desire to give his full squad game time on the northern tour. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has plenty to ponder as he and the All Blacks board the big bird to Chicago on Friday.
Players' progress pleases their coach
Thursday 27 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
COOK ISLANDS Sevens coach Vase Samania is pleased with the progress made by the local based players leading up to the Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji next month.
They 'Eelz it' one more time
Monday 24 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Avatiu Nikao Eels’ sturdy display in the knockouts has earned the team its back-to-back Steinlager Sevens series title at home over the weekend.
Avarua, Tereora win Schools Sevens
Monday 24 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
TEREORA College dominated the Schools Rugby Sevens Tournament at The Swamp on Thursday. The tournament, sponsored by Cook Islands Printing Services, featured 10 Under-13 and U15 teams.
Eels after back-to-back Sevens win
Monday 24 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
AVATIU Nikao Eels will be hoping for a back-to-back win in the Steinlager Sevens tournament at The Swamp today.
Cooks 15s off to Mexico, Brazil
Friday 21 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE COOK ISLANDS national 15s side is set for a busy 2017 season in its bid to qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in Japan.
All Blacks of '67 the best - Hansen
Friday 21 October 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
SOMEWHERE in Steve Hansen’s head is the memory of the 1967 All Blacks team and their individual and collective athleticism and skill level.
Schools set for Sevens battle
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is all set to host the under-13 and U15 Primary/College Sevens Tournament which will be held tomorrow at Avatiu Field.
Carter and Rokocoko cleared
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
THE FRENCH rugby federation (FFR) has cleared former All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko, as well as their Racing Metro team mate Juan Imhoff, of any doping wrongdoings after the French Championship final, the club said on Tuesday.
Raro players dominate Sevens team
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Only three overseas-based players have been named in the Cook Islands Sevens team for the Oceania Sevens Championship which will be held in Suva, Fiji next month.
Eels do it once again
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
BACK FROM the dead, Avatiu Nikao Eels sprung to life again to claim the second Sevens tournament of the year over the weekend.
Panthers up for big battle vs Fijians
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
TUPAPA Panthers are set for an exciting battle against Yalovata in the second semifinal match at Steinlager Sevens tournament today.
Bam Bam's All Blacks journey
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The name Paul Tohoa Tauroa Koteka may not ring a bell among today’s generation, but decades ago, he was one of the most decorated Cook Islander in the sporting fraternity.
Getting into the Sevens mode
Wednesday 12 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
COOK ISLANDS Sevens coach Vase Samania is working tirelessly on getting the players in the national squad into the Sevens mode.
Panthers, Manatoa lead Sevens
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
FAVOURITES Avatiu Nikao Eels made a poor start to their Steinlager Sevens campaign after losing both pool matches in the primary rounds of competition over the weekend.
Cowboys out, Bulls in for Sevens tournament
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
ARORANGI Cowboys have pulled out of the Steinlager Sevens tournament - that kicks off today with the preliminary rounds of competition at The Swamp - citing player unavailability.
Kids get to grips with art of tackling
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
FORMER Canterbury Crusaders center Nathan Mauger took time off his holiday in Rarotonga to help boost the development of grassroots rugby on the island.
Eels in tough Sevens draw
Friday 7 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
TOP SEED Avatiu Nikao Eels have been grouped in a tough pool for the opening Steinlager Sevens tournament, which kicks off this weekend at The Swamp.
Souvenir jersey a departing present
Tuesday 4 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
DEPARTING Air New Zealand Cook Islands manager David Bridge presented a Highlanders signed jersey to Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) development manager Ben Koteka yesterday as one of his farewell gifts to the nation he had lived in for more than a decade.
