Rugby Union
Arch rivals in semi-final clash
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Arch-rivals the Avatiu Eels and Arorangi Cowboys will meet in today’s crucial semi-final in the Senior A grade division.
Country clubs start rugby semi finals
Friday 12 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Country rugby clubs Arorangi Cowboys and Titikaveka Bulls open up the do or die semi-finals round with the Senior B clash.
Desperate, exciting semi-finals rugby
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The Arorangi Cowboys from the wild west are sure to be out in force this weekend to support their teams that will feature in each grade at this weekend’s semi-final games.
Red army march over Eels to finals
Monday 8 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Cowboys cause biggest season upset ending Bulls campaignThe devastating Takuvaine Reds senior A rugby team were all class on Saturday when they marched over arch rivals the Avatiu Eels to win 37-25 and book their spot in the grand finals. The Eels came close but through in-decision they were not quite able to deliver the […]
Third time lucky for the Eels?
Saturday 6 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Excitement and expectation builds today as the club rugby competition steps up a notch in this weekend’s semi-final round.
Oldies rugby in Ngatangiia
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Due to popular demand, today’s golden oldies rugby get together will return to the picturesque Ngatangiia field.Apparently the Ngatangiia golden oldies are outstanding hosts so are keen to not only put their best foot forward on the pitch but also show their mates a good time.Today’s game will kick off at 5pm and all golden oldies, including those that will be part of the golden oldies cricket competition at the field earlier in the day, are invited to enjoy the golden oldies rugby atmosphere.Word is that Captain Moko will warm up in the cricket competition and will fire up in the rugby before laying on a spread of freshly caught fish from his break in between codes. Visiting golden oldies players are also invited to get along to Ngatangiia and enjoy the golden oldies hospitality. - MW
B-grade begins rugby semi-finals
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
It’s semi-finals time in the 2014 club rugby competition which began with the under 19 clash between the Takuvaine Reds and Titikaveka Bulls.
Two wins for touring Botany Downs team
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Botany Downs Secondary College (BDSC) first XV registered a second win on tour this time beating the Tereora College first XV 31-19 on Tuesday at BCI Stadium.
Schoolboy rugby at BCI Stadium
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The touring Botany Downs Secondary College first XV will play their second game on the island tomorrow after their first up close 19-10 win against the tenacious Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons under 19 outfit.
Golden oldies cricket action today, apopo
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Golden oldies cricket gets back in action today with a Rarotonga team formed to take on the visiting Karaka Stallions side.
Reds repel the charging Bulls
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The Takuvaine Reds senior A men’s rugby team walked away confident of retaining their champions title after defeating the Titikaveka Bulls 36-11 at the Happy Valley on Saturday.
Battle of the rugby giants at Takuvaine
Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
A bruising encounter is expected in today’s main club rugby match of the week between competition leaders and defending champions the Takuvaine Reds and current third-placed Titikaveka Bulls.
Ngatangiia to host golden oldies clash
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Visitors on Rarotonga enjoying the sun and cocktails are invited to be part of today’s golden oldies rugby game, to be held at the picturesque Ngatangiia field in Muri.
Final challenge for Powerade trophy
Wednesday 27 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The Under-19 Powerade Trophy challenge has been a ‘hot potato’ in 2014, with four clubs holding the trophy at different times throughout the season.
Bulls stomp over Cowboys
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The storming Titikaveka Bulls were on the warpath on Saturday, thrashing the visiting Arorangi Cowboys 64-8 to stamp their mark in the top four of the men’s Senior A grade rugby tournament.
Busy week of rugby
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
This will be a busy but exciting week of rugby, with the final of the mid-week Under 19 Powerade match between the Reds and Cowboys, the final round 10 matches before the semi-finals next week and also hosting the touring Botany Downs College first XV team.
Top four emerge as business end looms
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The club rugby season inches towards the business end with round nine to be played out this weekend.
NZ Heartland to tour Rarotonga
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Rarotonga rugby clubs are nominating their best players for selection to make up a national team to take on the New Zealand Heartland XV that will tour the island in November.
Reds run over Eels in mud-bath match
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
In the weekend’s top of senior A men’s rugby table clash played on a muddy and heavy Takuvaine Field – the Reds were able to hold out a fast finishing Avatiu Eels teams to win the battle 19-16.
Rival rugby clubs in main match
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Rival rugby clubs Avatiu and Takuvaine go head-to-head in what is expected to be an intense match of the week to be held at the Happy Valley field.
