Rugby Union
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.
Club sevens ready to go
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Last Saturday’s postponed CITC Rarotonga club sevens will be played out this Saturday at the Avatiu field with an explosive starting match at 2pm between the Tupapa Panthers and the Avatiu Eels.
Final U16 clash today
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Excitement aplenty and a fair few tries are to be expected when the Woden Valley Rams under 16 rugby league team tackles its Cook Islands counterparts this afternoon.
Cook Islands under 19 side developing on tour
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands under 19 side will be looking to continue its progression of form after delivering its first win of the tour against Michael Jones’ The Village Academy.
16 'swag it'
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Auckland based College Rifles rugby sevens team is returning next month to defend the Sevens in Heaven tournament shield and make it three years in a row.
Rams secure opening win
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Woden Valley Rams under 16 side prevailed in their opening match against the Cook Islands under 16 team, securing a come-from-behind 24-16 win at Avatiu Swamp on Monday.
Trip invaluable for Kiwi Cook Islanders
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The visiting New Zealand Cook Islands under 12 rugby league team might have lost their three matches to the local under 13 side, but their experiences off the field have left them with full of smiles.
Cooks notch win
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands’ under 19 rugby union team have got off to a winning start in their tour of New Zealand, securing an 18-5 victory against the Michael Jones Academy at Waitemata Stadium.
Passion powers Smith and Tasman
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Tasman hooker Francis Smith believes the game of rugby has changed forever as his side looks to push for a place in the ITM Cup’s top tier.
U19 rugby tour side finding form
Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands under 19 rugby side are still finding their form on tour in Auckland where they have played two of their four scheduled games.
Cooks topple Lebanon
Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands national rugby league team edged out Lebanon at the weekend to win the international match up 28-24.
Dominant Cowboys face improving Bulls
Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Titikaveka Bulls and the Arorangi Cowboys will do battle this Friday in the Polynesian Bike Hire under 16 grade grand finals.
Baby Eels hard to beat
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The first grand final match of the 2012 CITC club rugby season on Saturday will be in the Avarua Bakery under 13 division between the Avatiu Eels and the Arorangi Cowboys.
Parliamentarians play today
Wednesday 5 September 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Parliamentarians from New Zealand and the Cook Islands will gather at the BCI Stadium today for their one-off match kicking off at 4.30pm.