Rugby Union
Diplomatic rugby played in torrid weather
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Politicians and diplomats swapped their suits and ties for rugby jerseys and boots on Friday for a friendly round of footy.
Village clubs get rugby-ready
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Ruck and mauls returns to fields as rugby clubs get set for the start of the 2015 rugby union season which kicks off next week.
The Bond Store backs local rugby
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
For the next three years The Bond Store will be the major rugby union sponsor.
Island rugby stars make top team
Thursday 21 May 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands scholarship students attending Rangiora High School, located just outside of Christchurch, are continuing to maintain a high level of performance on the rugby field and in the classroom.
Papa Pene grins again
Sunday 17 May 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
During the recent Golden Oldies mini rugby festival, Aitutaki speedster Papa Pene was the recipient of many acts of kindness including the gift of a new smile.
Golden oldies 'spirit' alive at the Swamp
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Aching bodies will be the last thing on the minds of golden oldies rugby players today when they return to the Avatiu Swamp for day two of the Cook Islands Golden Oldies mini festival.
Friendships grow at golden oldies festival
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Fun, friendship and fraternity are the key focuses of golden oldies rugby and that’s exactly what’s happening this week at the Avatiu Swamp field.
'A-OK' smile for Happy Feet winger Papa Pene
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Aitutaki’s Happy Feet golden oldies rugby speedster Papa Pene will have the brightest smile on the field this week, thanks to a new ‘A-OK’ (acts of kindness) initiative.
Red Devils take stroll down memory lane
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
The Takuvaine Red Devils came back to life last Friday to relive some of their glory days.
Mongoose show ngakau aroa to Araura
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Life experience has taught members of the Mongoose golden oldies club that giving is better than receiving.
Golden oldies lace up for mini festival
Tuesday 31 March 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Three days of fun, friendship and fraternity are on the cards for golden oldies rugby festival, with the 5th Cook Islands Mini Festival to be held from May 4 to 7.
Easter touch rugby makes a comeback
Saturday 28 March 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
There’s an opportunity to run off that overdose of chocolate eggs at the Easter social touch rugby tournament on Saturday April 4.
Under 20 tournament deferment disappoints
Thursday 12 March 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
News that the 2015 Oceania Under 20 Division Two tournament has been postponed until next year has left the national rugby union body, local and overseas-based under 20 players and management bitterly disappointed.
Bulldogs, Eels clash
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Today’s premier men’s league match between the Titikaveka Bulldogs and the Avatiu Eels is sure to draw the crowds from far and wide.
Waipu coach off to islands – again
Tuesday 24 February 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Waipu’s premier rugby coach has caught the eye of the Cook Islands Rugby Union, with Mark Wells being offered a contract to coach the nation’s under 20s side.
Tied up results in round three league
Monday 23 February 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Eels 74 vs Warriors 6 Bulldogs 12 vs Panthers 12 Sharks 22 vs Sea Eagles 22 Tied up games were the feature of round three of the rugby league season and a clear indication that no club wants to be left behind.
Sea Eagles fly to Sharks territory
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Early league season in-form team the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles will be spreading their wings even further this week as they prepare to jet across to Aitutaki to take on the Sharks.
Toa Gas fuels rugby development
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Local company Toa Gas is fuelling rugby development in the community with its support for the code sure to help players and coaches ‘know the difference’.
Game one losers hunt down first win today
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
First game losers will be amped up for a win today as club rugby league ticks over into game two of the new season.
Cooks rugby to hit the big screens
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
One More Win, a movie documenting the Cook Islands ‘David and Goliath’ campaign to overcome Fiji and be part of the Rugby World Cup, is due to be released in April.
