Rugby Union
Eels and Dragons rumble
Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
All rugby games today are crucial matches as teams jostle to be in the best position, being the top four, come the business end of the season.
Whitgift teach local lads a rugby lesson
Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
On a wet and slippery Arorangi rugby field the touring Whitgift School from the UK handed out a rugby lesson in playing structured rugby to the Cook Islands resident XV squad.
Arenikau take out Araura 7s tourney
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Aitutaki enua turned their attention from the dance stage to the sports field on Wednesday for the Matson sevens tournament as part of the islands constitution celebration programme.
Women's social 7s rips into action
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
A great turnout of players was seen at the BCI Stadium on Wednesday afternoon for the first round of the women’s social sevens tournament.
Club 15s resume
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Club rugby 15s returns this week and kicks off at the Titikaveka field today with the Bulls under 16 rugby team playing host to their Tupapa Panthers counterparts.
Bulls win constitution 7s
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
In an all Vaka Takitumu constitution sevens grand final on a wet Tupapa field – the Titikaveka Bulls were able to win the match against their tenacious Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons cousins 19-7.
Sevens training starts, club rugby 15s returns
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Newly appointed national men’s rugby sevens coach Chad Tuoro will be running a training session this Wednesday for all interested players at the Nikao field starting at 5pm.
Women's social 7s starts Wednesday
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Kicking off this Wednesday is the weekly women’s social sevens tournament to be held at the BCI Stadium at 5pm.
Youthful flair at college 7s
Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Exciting rugby sevens games were played at the Tupapa field where college students gathered for the annual under 15 college sevens tournament sponsored by CIPS.
Electrifying college sevens today
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
This year’s CIPS under 15 college sevens tournament is set to be a competitive event, with Rarotonga-based colleges receiving expert coaching leading up to the tournament.
Tuoro new 7s coach
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islander and regular rugby development officer to the islands Chad Tuoro was named the new national men’s rugby sevens coach.
Slippery Eels rein in the Bulls
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Defending club rugby champions the Avatiu Eels signalled their intentions for the season with an emphatic 7 try 42-24 win over top season performers the Titikaveka Bulls.
Constitution 7s this week
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa field will be the home of rugby sevens this week where the CIPS under 15 college sevens and Constitution Sevens tournament will be staged.
Reds re-open field, Bulls take on Eels
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Pride will be overflowing at the Happy Valley today when the Takuvaine rugby club host their first game of rugby on their newly revamped field.
Cowboys win 2nd challenge
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The second Powerade Challenge under 16 match on Wednesday was a tough battle between Cup holders Arorangi Cowboys and challengers the Tupapa Panthers.
Eels and Bulls kick off round 6
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Avatiu Eels and Titikaveka Bulls rugby clubs will kick off round six of the club rugby competition today.
Cowboys prepare for 2nd challenge
Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The second Powerade under 16 rugby challenge is set down for today at Raemaru Park between Powerade Trophy holders the Arorangi Cowboys and the Tupapa Panthers.
Social 7s comp for women
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Stay fit this winter and build stronger relationships with your friends and colleagues by entering a team in the women’s social sevens competition starting on August 7 and running for four weeks.
Rippa apopo
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
More than 400 boys and girls from Rarotonga primary schools will be twisting and twirling this Wednesday at the annual CI News Primary Schools Rippa Rugby tournament.
Resilient Bulls edge out Reds
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
It was an error-ridden, low scoring affair in the weekend’s CITC match of the week where the resilient Titikaveka Bulls edged out the visiting Takuvaine Reds 8-6.