Rugby Union
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.
Super Rugby: Best and worst of week 10
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand Herald rugby writer Kris Shannon hands out his awards for the best players and teams from week 10 of Super Rugby.
Sevens legend hits out at All Blacks
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand rugby sevens legend Eric Rush has no doubt that the All Blacks continue to cast their considerable shadow over Gordon Tietjens’ Rio Olympic gold medal hopefuls.
CIRU names women's 7s coach
Friday 8 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has appointed a new national women’s sevens head coach and her assistant.
Stanley the right man for top job
Wednesday 6 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Stanley Wright has taken over the reins of the Cook Islands 15s team as the new head coach of the national side.
Samania gets Sevens preparation underway
Monday 4 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
New national sevens coach Vase Samania will be holding his first meeting with the players after taking over the reins earlier this year.
Meeting to discuss 7s plan
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
A meeting will be held on Monday at 5pm at the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) office in Nikao to discuss the local players training programme to attend to Oceania 7s Tournament later this year.
CIRU sacks women's 7s coach
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has terminated the arrangement it had with New Zealand-based national women’s 7s head coach Matt Atiga.
CIRU renews sponsor deal
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Pacific shipping giant Matson has renewed its partnership with the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) for another term.
Friday's five pointer on Sevens
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Asked to put his cards on the table after the latest 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament, USA Sevens coach Mike Friday rolls the dice and comes up with five key observations as attention turns to the inaugural Canada Sevens.
Sopoaga stars in Highlanders win
Monday 7 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Lima Sopoaga played a pivotal role to get defending Super Rugby champions Highlanders back on track after a win over Hurricanes in Dunedin over the weekend.
Fiji strike gold in Vegas 7s
Monday 7 March 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Fiji came from 15-0 behind at half-time to win the HSBC USA Sevens Cup final in sensational fashion, beating Australia 21-15 in round five of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Super Rugby opening round-up
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
The best and worst from the opening week of Super Rugby.
CIRU searching for coaches, managers
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union has started its search for the coaches and managers of national teams for the 2016 season.
Search on for All Blacks first-five
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Vacancy: All Blacks first five-eighth. Contenders – Aaron Cruden, Beauden Barrett, Lima Sopoaga. Probably in that order, too. In five months the picture will be much clearer. For now, that poser looms large over this year’s Super Rugby season.
Cane and Cruden to lead Chiefs
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
All Blacks Sam Cane and Aaron Cruden will co-captain the Chiefs for the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Kuki rewarded for All Blacks effort
Friday 8 January 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
Gilbert Enoka has used many of the brutal lessons he endured during childhood to inspire a rugby revolution at the elite level.
Dan Carter takes top award
Monday 21 December 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Former All Blacks first five-eighth Dan Carter has won the coveted BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award.
Sopoaga wins Kiwi award
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Ma’a Nonu has made one last big impact in New Zealand rugby, being named player of the year at the annual awards last week.
