Rugby Union
CI squad to play in the Sevens
Tuesday 4 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE COOK ISLANDS Sevens training squad will feature in the upcoming Steinlager Sevens series which kicks off this Saturday.
Focus shifts to sevens
Monday 3 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
With the Rarotonga Club 15s competition now over, the focus shifts on the abbreviated code which will start this weekend.
It's ours at last
Monday 26 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
YEARS of ending their rugby union season in misery is finally over for the mighty Avatiu Nikao Eels. On Saturday, the Eels triumphed, winning The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s Senior A grade at The Swamp.
Eels or Reds... rugby to be winner
Monday 26 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
AVATIU NIKAO Eels are keen to end their rugby season the way they started it - with a win.
Cowboys eye Under-19 title
Friday 23 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
FORGET about winning, the Arorangi Cowboys under-19 entered the 2016 domestic rugby union competition struggling to put a full team together for the weekly matches.
Youngsters in the limelight
Thursday 22 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE RUGBY season’s showdown will kick off with the exciting age group finals for The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s this Saturday at The Swamp.
Top Kiwi ref rejects idea officials 'cheat'
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE BOND Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition showdown this Saturday has received a major boost through Auckland Rugby Referees manager Smudge McNeilage.
Reds fire way through
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
NEVER SAY DIE.
Final berth just 80 mins away
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE TRADITIONAL rivalry between two neighbouring rugby union clubs will come to the fore today in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal at the Happy Valley.
Final spot and pride at stake for U19s
Friday 16 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
IT WILL be all about pride for Arorangi Cowboys in today’s Bluesky Under-19 rugby semifinal against Titikaveka Bulls at the Happy Valley.
Super Eels head into grand final
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
AVATIU Nikao Eels are through to The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition grand finale to be held on September 24.
Club 15 matches this week
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE POSTPONED matches in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition will be held this week.
Champions to defend Sevens title
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
DEFENDING champions Tabusoro will return this year to compete at the 2016 Cook Islands International 7s tournament presented by Bluesky, to be held in November.
U19s kick off knockout round
Friday 9 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE BOND Store Rarotonga Club 15s elimination round begins with the Bluesky under-19 semifinal between Avatiu Eels and Titikaveka Bulls at The Swamp this afternoon. Eels and the Bulls have been consistent this season and finished in the top two after the preliminary rounds of competition.
All Blacks v Argentina - key facts
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
THE ALL Blacks have played Argentina 22 times, with 21 wins to the All Blacks and one draw. The most recent test was the Pool Play test at Rugby World Cup 2015, which the All Blacks won 26-16.
Crotty back for Pumas clash
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
ALL BLACKS coach Steve Hansen has made just one change to his side's starting line up to face Argentina.
Lack of thinking worries Wright
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
COOK ISLANDS RUGBY Union head coach Stan Wright is pleased with the commitment and attitude of the local players towards the game. But he is concerned with the level of understanding of rugby union, especially in the age-group level.
Tietjens, the quiet master, quits
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Sir Gordon Tietjens has finally called time as head coach of the All Blacks Sevens team after 22 years in charge.
In-form Panthers down Cowboys
Monday 5 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers will be hoping their recent surge in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition will push them through to the end.
Referees get geared up ahead of finals
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE COOK ISLANDS Rugby Referees Association received a timely boost ahead of the final rounds of Rarotonga Club 15s competition.