Rugby Union
Do-or-die battles for top spots
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
RUGBY union fans are set for an exciting round of match today in the final round of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Stellar year makes Barrett one of NZ's top-earners
Saturday 3 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
BY DELAYING his run with the same precision timing with which he hits the line and arcs past flailing defenders, Beauden Barrett has no doubt become one of the best paid players in the country.
All Blacks are beatable, says Bok great
Friday 2 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Former South African captain Jean de Villiers (pictured left) says the Springboks remain the one team that can beat the All Blacks.
Big boost as Sopoaga brothers are set to unite
Thursday 1 September 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
LIMA SOPOAGA has notched up some special milestones in recent years.
All Blacks aren't the bad guys
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
THE ALL Blacks should hang their heads in shame.
Kuki teens impress in NZ
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
NORTH Canterbury-based Rangiora High School is impressed with the performance of the Cook Islands youngsters who are under rugby scholarships with them.
Eels, Reds through to semis
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
DESPITE a rough season with some disappointing performances, defending champions Takuvaine Reds has made it through to the semi-finals of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
All Blacks out to continue Bledisloe reign
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
JUST as George Gregan shouted "four more years, boys" as the Wallabies side knocked New Zealand out of the 2003 World Cup, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has declared he does not plan to lose grip of the Bledisloe Cup until he steps away at the end of 2019.
Avatiu is ready to take on Takuvaine
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
The 2016 Round Cup Football Competition will continue today with teams set to play their opening matches of the season.
Expect plenty of action as teams battle for top spots
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE TWO Senior A matches in round nine of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition is expected to draw a fierce competition from the four teams in action today.
Fed-up referees hit back over verbal abuse
Friday 26 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
COOK ISLANDS Rugby Referees Association (CIRRA) has hit back at criticism aimed at them, saying continuous unruly sideline behaviour from the spectators and team officials were discouraging them.
Key stats ahead of second Bledisloe test
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
HERE ARE all the key stats ahead of the second test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Wellington tonight.
Three pointers on All Blacks versus Wallabies
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Three things you need to know about the All Blacks team to face the Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on Friday night (CI time).
Club rejects abusive behaviour claim
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
TAKUVAINE TKV Rugby Club has called on the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) to look at the root cause of the frustrated spectators rather than blaming them for their sideline behaviour in the weekly club competition.
Officials warn 'rude' spectators
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is disappointed with the behaviour of some spectators towards the match officials at their weekly The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Uncapped Ioane set for All Blacks debut
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Uncapped teenager Reiko Ioane is among five players called up by the All Blacks ahead of Friday's Rugby Championship clash with Australia as they grapple with a series of injuries in midfield and at hooker.
Panthers claw way to victory in tight thriller
Monday 22 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
When Tupapa Panthers entered The Swamp over the weekend, they were on a mission.
Unbeaten Eels face tough test
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
AVATIU Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition faces a major test today when the side hosts Tupapa Panthers in the feature match of the round.
Big trial for U20 hopefuls
Friday 19 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
COOK ISLANDS Rugby Union head coach Stan Wright will be using the Arorangi Cowboys versus Titikaveka Bulls Under-19 match this afternoon as a trial for the national Under-20 team.
Pack key to Wallabies' chances of upset
Friday 19 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
AUSTRALIA'S chance to put the All Blacks under pressure and give themselves a good chance in this first Bledisloe Cup test goes back to the fundamentals of the game. They won't win unless there is a significant improvement up front.
