Rugby Union
Queen's Representative features in Japan
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
He might not have taken the field, but one of the Cook Islands’ biggest Golden Oldies rugby supporters has featured in a publication summarising the event.
Iro backs self-imposed bans
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Former rugby league superstar Kevin Iro believes self-imposed alcohol bans will become more common as All Blacks winger Zac Guildford announced he was easing his own one.
Golden oldies sample sights and cuisine in Japan
Thursday 8 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Members of the Avatiu Nikao Golden Oldies Club are recovering from a wonderful week of rugby in Japan by touring some of the island’s iconic sites and landmarks.
Toasting the Teimurimotia Stallions
Tuesday 6 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Oire Titikaveka are still toasting their stallions – their champion Teimurimotia Stallions sevens rugby team, that is.
Mongoose and Diplomats tour Japan
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands golden oldies rugby players and their supporters are having sugoi tanoshii (lots of fun) times in Japan for the golden oldies world rugby festival in Fukuoka.
New heights for Sevens in Heaven
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Day one of the Sevens in Heaven tournament on Thursday proved beyond doubt that this year’s competition is the strongest and toughest in the event’s 23-year history.
Sevens in Heaven stars on parade
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Current and rising rugby sevens stars swagged their stuff along the Maire Nui Drive in Avarua yesterday for the team march and opening ceremony of the 23rd Sevens in Heaven tournament.
U15 sevens stars show their stuff
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Tereora College ruled the BCI Stadium rugby field yesterday when the national college took out the boys and girls under 15 rugby sevens competition.
Eric Rush backs Teimurimotia Stallions
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Michelle Wigmore of Wigmore’s Superstore was all smiles yesterday when Teimurimotia Stallions rugby sevens team coach Eric Rush and manager Charlie Hosking rocked up to the Titikaveka store with a bag of goodies to say meitaki maata for the family owned business’s support of the village team.
Sevens contenders show their stuff
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Saturday’s corporate sevens tournament grand finals has set the tone for this weekend’s main event – the International Sevens in Heaven tournament.
Rippa kicks off week of rugby
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
For a Rippa time today – head to the BCI Stadium where seven schools will compete in the annual Cook Islands News Rarotonga primary schools mixed Rippa rugby tournament.
Mareko's pull some Samoan magic
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Super speedy rugby sevens with loads of flair was the order of the day on Saturday at Titikaveka field where the finals of the new-look Corporate Sevens tournament were played out.
Swag it to Titikaveka
Saturday 27 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Titikaveka rugby field is the place to catch all the fast and furious rugby sevens action kicking off at 2pm today.
Sevens 'swag it' buzz builds
Tuesday 23 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Rarotonga is beginning to buzz with excitement less than two weeks out from the annual Sevens in Heaven tournament, but before the stars of today take to the field – the future of the sport will kick start the week of rugby.
'Swag it' build up begins for 7s
Tuesday 23 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
A colourful parade of teams through central Avarua will kick start the annual International Sevens in Heaven tournament presented by CITC on Thursday, November 1.
'Free flowing' sevens today
Saturday 20 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Player transfers will be the buzz word at the BCI Stadium today where rugby sevens teams will gather for the first week of the new ‘corporate team’ sevens tournament concept.
Now it's time for corporate sevens
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Local based rugby sevens team are getting in the game time they need leading up to the international Sevens in Heaven tournament in early November.
Touring U19 side beat Bombay U21
Monday 15 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands under 19 national rugby team have won their fourth and final match 16-7 against an Under 21 Bombay selection played under lights in South Auckland last Thursday night.
Panthers 2012 club sevens champions
Monday 15 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers were crowned the winners of the weekend’s shortened format of the CITC club rugby sevens competition.
Thriller 7s
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Avatiu Swamp is the place to be to catch all the rugby sevens action today as clubs play out the shortened format of the CITC Rarotonga club sevens competition.