Rugby Union
Reds get back to basics
Thursday 24 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It’s back to the basics for Takuvaine Reds ahead of The Bond Store Rarotonga Rugby Club 15s showdown this Saturday at the BCI Stadium.
Eels out to make a clean sweep
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Avatiu Eels will be hoping to make a clean sweep in The Bond Store Rarotonga Rugby Club 15s competition finals this week.
Japan's historic win gives hope for rugby minnows
Monday 21 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
When it comes to winning top level rugby matches, it seems size no longer matters. Rashneel Kumar backgrounds Japan’s astounding feat in beating the almighty Springboks in their Rugby World Cup encounter, and looks at Cook Islands rugby’s hopes for the future.
Reds, Eels through to rugby final
Monday 21 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It will be a Takuvaine Reds and Avatiu Eels showdown in The Bond Store Rarotonga Rugby Club 15s competition this Saturday.
Underdogs out to claim turf
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The underdogs will be fired up to humble their much-fancied opponents in The Bond Store Rarotonga Rugby Club 15s competition semi-finals today.
RWC's demolition men
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
The wrecking balls are the most fearsome runners and dangerous ball-carriers in the game - give these boys the 'pill' and they will leave the opposition defensive line in smithereens.
Youngsters carry Tupapa's hope
Friday 18 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers under-19 ruggers are carrying their village’s hopes on their shoulders in the 2015 Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Rugby World Cup to be shown on TV
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
You can watch your favourite teams in the Rugby World Cup 2015 in England live in your living room.
Do-or-die time for rugby
Wednesday 16 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It will be do-or-die for the teams in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition this weekend.
The problems with the pre-match haka
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand’s pre-match haka may be one of sports most famous rituals and often claimed to intimidate opposing sides, but now its benefits to the All Blacks are being questioned.
Reds remain unbeaten after home win
Monday 14 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
For the second consecutive year, Takuvaine Reds have finished the preliminary rounds of The Bond Store Rarotonga Rugby Club 15s competition unbeaten.
Dragons' pride on line today
Friday 11 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It will be all about pride for Ngatangiia/Matavera Dragons in their final The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition match today.
Reds survive Cowboys ambush
Monday 7 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Arorangi Cowboys left it too late for a major comeback after the side went down fighting to champions Takuvaine Reds in The Bond Store match of the week at the weekend.
Cowboys out to end Reds' success
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Arorangi Cowboys are determined to end Takuvaine Reds’ unbeaten run this season when the two teams meet today at Raemaru Park in The Bond Store match of the week.
Bulls aim for a comeback
Friday 4 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Titikaveka Bulls will be hoping to rejuvenate their lost momentum when they take on the Tupapa Panthers in the Toa Petroleum under-19 clash at Tupapa Field today.
Slippery Eels sparkle at home
Monday 31 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Avatiu Nikao Eels made the most of the slippery conditionS on a wet Saturday afternoon to earn a well-deserved win in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition match of the day at home.
Eels get set for revenge
Saturday 29 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A close loss to Titikaveka Bulls in the opening round of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition is still fresh in the minds of Avatiu Nikao Eels players.
Williams 'gutted' by omission
Friday 28 August 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Former Manu Samoa fullback Paul Williams admits he was bitterly disappointed to miss out on a spot in the Rugby World Cup.
Bulls face Eels in U19 clash
Friday 28 August 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
In a bid to keep their winning streak intact, leaders Titikaveka Bulls will seek inspiration from their round one win when they take on the second-placed Avatiu Eels in the Toa Petroleum under-19 grade match today at Avatiu Field.
CI rugby makes the big screen
Monday 24 August 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands’ rugby team is hardly a powerhouse, so the players are an unlikely bunch to be making a splash on the big screen.
