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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Reds fire way through

Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

NEVER SAY DIE.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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