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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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All Blacks aren't the bad guys

Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

THE ALL Blacks should hang their heads in shame.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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