Rugby Union
Final round of club rugby
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
This Friday and Saturday will see the final round of games in the club rugby competition.
Local players urged to step up
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands is one win away from securing a spot at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, and this week locally-based players have the chance to step up and earn a green and gold jersey.
Eels and Dragons in finals
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Avatiu Eels under 16 team will battle for the right to be crowned the Powerade Challenge Cup champions today, and will face a stiff combat against the Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons.
Rippa rugby still a huge buzz
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Rarotonga school students are still buzzing from the blazing Rippa rugby tournament sponsored by CI News last Wednesday.
Total annihilation in round 9
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
After registering big wins over the past two weekends, the Titikaveka Bulls underlined that they can win the close matches too with a hard-fought 20-10 win against a fired-up Arorangi Cowboys team.
Bulls versus Cowboys in Under 16, senior B
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Titikaveka Bulls under 16 rugby team will play host to their Arorangi Cowboys counterpart today before the two clubs senior A grade clash on Saturday in the CITC main match of the week.
Slow and steady winning formula
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
After week 3 of women’s social sevens – it is evident that slow, steady and being consistent is the winning formula.
Small schools shine at rippa tourney
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The island’s smaller primary schools shone on the rippa rugby field yesterday at the annual CI News tournament at Raemaru Park.
Tshan is shining!
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Former St Joseph’s School student Tschan Kevin Tschan is one clever and talented Cook Islander to keep an eye on in the future.
A rippa time for primary students
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
More than 400 boys and girls from Rarotonga primary schools will be twisting and twirling at the annual CI News Primary Schools Rippa Rugby tournament on today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Coach visiting
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands national rugby 15s coach Barry George is set to visit Rarotonga next week with the Oceania Cup.
Bright rugby union future ensured
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Under 12 rugby games are so fiercely fought you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a competitive grade.
Eels beat dominant Reds
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
A successful penalty kick in the 78th minute of the weekend’s main rugby match sealed the deal 13-12 for the Avatiu Eels over the dominant Takuvaine Reds.
Fiery rugby in round 8
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
As the club rugby season inches towards the business end – all teams are sure to put on a fiery display of rugby prowess today.
Eels end Cowboys 3 year reign
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Avatiu Eels under 16 rugby team snatched the Powerade Challenge trophy from holders the Arorangi Cowboys in an action packed and feisty game at Raemaru Park where the Eels won 20-12.
Debut teams seal the deal
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
More thrilling rippa rugby sevens games were the order of the day at the BCI Stadium on Wednesday night where the difference a week makes was highlighted.
Talent galore in under 16 rugby showdown
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The island’s top two under 16 rugby teams will go head to head today in the Powerade Challenge in what is expected to be a thrilling age grade encounter.
Mongoose honour old mate 'Albino'
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Honouring an old mate is the order of the day for members of the Avatiu-Nikao Golden Oldies Rugby Club this evening at their headquarters Rose’s Garden in Tepuka.
Eels down Dragons at Swamp
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Avatiu Eels senior A grade managed to break out of the ‘chill out’ mode they found themselves in during their game against the Dragons to down the visitors 21-17.
Oldies action
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Golden oldies rugby players donned their boots and coloured shorts for a muddy run around at the Avatiu field on Saturday.