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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
NEVER SAY DIE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.