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South Africa wins sevens title

Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

South Africa beat Argentina to lift the inaugural HSBC Cape Town Sevens and a third successive Cup victory on home soil, having won the 2013 and 2014 Port Elizabeth Sevens.

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Timely boost for women's rugby 7s

Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) can breathe a sigh of relief following the announcement by World Rugby that the final qualifying tournament for the Rio Olympic Games will be held in June.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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