Rugby Union
All Blacks captain calls it a day
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
One of the most decorated All Black is finally hanging up his boots.
Hopes set on top three finish
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands is eyeing a top three finish in this weekend’s Oceania Sevens Championship to remain in the run for a spot in next year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Action replay from International 7s
Tuesday 10 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2015 Cook Islands International 7s presented by Bluesky was held last week.
Purple reigns in Sevens battle
Monday 9 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
IT was supposed to be a sweet end to an exciting three day of sevens action – but the fun turned sour when the final showdown was stopped early after a brawl broke out between eventual winners Tabusoro and Super Brown Avatiu Eels.
Underdogs fire up 7s battle
Saturday 7 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
While top teams march on into the knockout stages of the competition in the Cook Islands International 7s tournament presented by Bluesky today, it was the minnows who stood out in the final rounds of pool competition yesterday.
Sevens battle continues to excite
Saturday 7 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The action keeps getting better at the BCI Stadium in the Cook Islands International 7s tournament presented by Bluesky.
Sevens tussle heats up today
Friday 6 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 27th Cook Islands International 7s presented by Bluesky kicked off late yesterday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao with the opening rounds of pool competition.
Sevens fever is back!
Friday 6 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 27th Cook Islands International 7s kicked off with a colourful opening ceremony at downtown Avarua yesterday.
Stage set for sevens rugby feast
Thursday 5 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It’s all systems go for the exciting Cook Islands International 7s presented by Bluesky.
'Iceman' special guest for Sevens in Heaven
Thursday 5 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Michael Jones is no stranger to the Cook Islands.
Stallions hoping to ride high
Thursday 5 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Teimurimotia Stallions know very well it won’t be a walk in the park for them in the Cook Islands International 7s presented by Bluesky, this weekend.
National team heats up Sevens
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The inclusion of a shadow national team which will feature as Kuki 7s in the Cook Islands International 7s will spice up the competition this weekend.
Eels get hefty boost ahead of Sevens
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Super Brown Avatiu Eels side received a major boost ahead of the Cook Islands International 7s presented by Bluesky, yesterday.
Gold heart SBW gets another RWC medal
Monday 2 November 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has tweeted a picture of him wearing the new Rugby World Cup winner’s medal he received at the World Rugby Awards on Sunday (CI time).
Exciting sevens battle looms
Monday 2 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The rise of the minnows in the second Steinlager 7s tournament over the weekend has made the battle in this weekend’s Cook Islands International 7s an exciting one.
Final hit-out for 7s teams
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Participating teams will be gunning to finish on a high in the second Steinlager 7s tournament finals today at Avatiu Field.
Earlier game start
Friday 30 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
With both All Blacks and Wallabies fans rubbing their hands in glee with anticipation of win in the Rugby World Cup final this Saturday, be mindful of the change in kick-off time.
Argentina match could be special for Habana
Friday 30 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Although the South Africa versus Argentina third place playoff in the Rugby World Cup today will be a dead rubber, for Bryan Habana this match could be a special one.
It's the All Blacks all the way!
Friday 30 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
As New Zealand and Australia prepare to lock horns in rugby’s biggest showpiece, local rugby pundits are expecting nothing less than a spectacle in the Rugby World Cup 2015 final tomorrow at 6am (CI time).
Shot in the arm for rugby
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Development of rugby in the Cook Islands is set to receive a shot in the arm from a planned visit by an Oceania Rugby training coordinator.