Rugby Union
Reds fitness sees them home over gutsy Bulls
Monday 18 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
THE TAKUVAINE Reds stormed home against the Titikaveka Bulls in a 24-12 win at the Titikaveka Field on Saturday.
Reds set to test the Bulls' defence
Monday 18 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Will Titikaveka Bulls be able to defend themselves from the Takuvaine Reds today, or will the visitors upset the Bulls on their own soil?
Mourning brings forward Eels-Cowboys clash
Friday 15 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Due to a bereavement, the Senior A Grade match between the Avatiu Eels and the Arorangi Cowboys will be held at the Avatiu Field today at 4:30pm.
Rampant Eels tame outpaced Panthers
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
The AVATIU Eels thumped Tupapa Panthers 36-7 in a six tries to one romp in the Bond Store Match of the Week at the Tupapa Field on Saturday.
Teams ready for smashing game
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
The table-topping Avatiu Nikao Eels feature against the Tupapa Panthers in the round three Bond Store Match of the Week today
Blue skies for rugby union
Friday 8 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
THE Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received a timely boost of $26, 000 from its major sponsor Bluesky at Rutaki School yesterday.
Super 10s round two ends
Thursday 7 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
THE AITUTAKI Super 10s round two competition is now complete, with the tournament taking a sharp turn from last week opening round matches.
Schools rugby 10s a success
Wednesday 6 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has introduced the new rugby 10s concept to the Rarotonga schools, with four teams participating in the inaugural event held at the Arorangi Field last week.
Reds back in form, Eels lead
Monday 4 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
JUST A week ago, Takuvaine (TKV) Reds were left in shambles by a powerful Avatiu Nikao Eels in the opening round of the Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Scorched Reds feel the heat
Monday 4 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
OUT OF the frying pan into the fire.
Ali Williams to join Carter
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
ALI WILLIAMS has come out of retirement to sign for Dan Carter’s French club Racing 92, but the 35-year-old has admitted he is wary of damaging his legacy in lacing up the boots again for the French champions.
Eels romp in for win
Monday 27 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Takuvaine Reds suffered a poor start to their campaign in The Bond Store- Rarotonga Club 15s competition following a loss to last year’s runner-up Avatiu Nikao Eels in the feature match of round one at home on Saturday.
Aitutaki set to battle in 10s contest
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Rugby union fans in Aitutaki are in for a treat as the Aitutaki Rugby Association, in conjunction with the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU), launches the Aitutaki Super 10s competition tomorrow.
CIRU congratulates 'BL'
Tuesday 21 June 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
COOK ISLANDS Rugby Union (CIRU) has congratulated Bryan Lenthall after he was awarded the Medal of the Order Australia (OAM) for his services to Rugby Union.
Union season set to kick off at weekend
Monday 20 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE BOND Store Rarotonga Club 15s season kicks off later this week with some exciting round one matches.
Sevens progress impresses coach
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
THE COOK ISLANDS women’s sevens coach believes the team is on the right track in the countdown to this month’s Olympic repechage tournament in Dublin.
Sevens series end on a high
Tuesday 24 May 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
At the end of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, the teams all gathered at Twickenham to celebrate the end of another enthralling season.
Fiji 7s set for consecutive series win
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
The first round of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series seems like a very, very long time ago.
Stunning comeback hands win to Samoa
Monday 16 May 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Samoa beat Fiji 29-26 to win their first Cup of the 2015/16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens with a stunning second-half comeback in Paris.
Paris 7s battle looms
Friday 13 May 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
The series finale of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is upon us, with the first instalment of the European double-header taking place in Paris this weekend.
