Rugby Union
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.
Ready to show the Wright way
Thursday 18 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
There is no lack of talent in rugby in the Cook Islands, but it’s the mindset of these talented players that needs to change.
CIRU finalises Wright's visit
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has finalised the programme of national head coach Stan Wright who will hold a series of sessions with local players this week. Wright, who will be coaching the senior and under-20 fifteens teams, was scheduled to arrive here late last night.
Intense battle for top four place
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The second round of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s 2016 season came alive under dull conditions with some intense matches in round seven over the weekend.
Big day for Bulls
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Titikaveka Bulls will be hoping to continue their meteoric rise in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition when they take on Arorangi Cowboys in the feature match of the round today.
Club rugby back in action with U19 clash
Friday 12 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
After two weeks break, The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s is back with round seven competition which starts today with the Bluesky Under-19 clash between Arorangi Cowboys and Titikaveka Bulls.
On lookout for players
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands rugby union head coach Stanley Wright will be in the country next week to check out local players as he maps plans for upcoming international matches.
Samania names training squad
Tuesday 9 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has released a 21 member national sevens training squad following The Bond Store Constitution 7s tournament.
Eels scoop Constitution 7s title
Monday 8 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
AVATIU NIKAO Eels vindicated their winning run in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition by winning the Constitution 7s over the weekend.
Bulls, Reds in top form after Victoria Park wins
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
TITIKAVEKA BULLS and Takuvaine Reds are through to The Bond Store Constitution 7s semi-finals to be played today, after stellar performance in the pool play on Thursday.
Search on for players
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
National sevens coach Vase Samania will be on the lookout for players at The Bond Store Constitution 7s tournament which starts tomorrow at Tupapa Field.
Eels' unbeaten run intact
Monday 1 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
IF AVATIU Nikao Eels’ performance over the weekend in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition is anything to go by, the side is the top contender for the title this season.
New-look Reds set for Eels
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
TAKUVAINE (TKV) Reds will be a new-look side when they take on the unbeaten Avatiu Nikao Eels in the second round of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition today.
Bulls eye return to their match-winning ways
Friday 29 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Titikaveka Bulls will be hoping to get back into their winning ways when they take on Tupapa Panthers in the Bluesky under-19 match this afternoon.
CIRU to host U15 fitness test, trials
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is organising a fitness test and trials today to select an under-15 team to tour New Zealand in December.
Swamp proves slippery for both the Eels and Bulls
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
IT WAS a tight, tough encounter between the high-flying Avatiu Eels and the Titikaveka Bulls on Saturday afternoon at The Swamp.
Welcome to The Swamp
Monday 25 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
THE WEATHER wasn’t perfect, but it failed to deter players from putting their best in round five of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.
Cowboys hope to end their winless run
Saturday 23 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
ARORANGI Cowboys is not making any bold statement heading into the round-five clash against Tupapa Panthers in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition today.
Sopoaga's Highlanders into Super Rugby semis
Saturday 23 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
There's a reason the Highlanders are the defending champions and they showed it in Canberra.
