Touch Rugby
Crunch time at touch today
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in Touch Rugby
Today is the last day of round robin games in the touch rugby open men and women’s competition. It’s also the last opportunity for teams to really pull out all the stops for a top ranking ahead of next week’s playoffs. On Wednesday will also be the last round robin games for teams in the […]
Touch team in training
Saturday 19 February 2011 | Published in Touch Rugby
Local touch rugby reps preparing for the World Cup in June – from left, Olivia Heather (men’s team manager), Edith Nicholas, Apii Rau, Gordon Heather, Geoff Halston, Conrad Piri, Kris Williamson and Teariki Mateariki have been in full-on training mode ahead of the June tournament. The squad have a number of fundraising initiatives running and […]
Mixed touch rugby on today
Wednesday 16 February 2011 | Published in Touch Rugby
Mixed touch rugby teams will take to the BCI Stadium field this evening for another round of action packed games. The first two games on tonight will see the TSL Schnappers take on Westpac on field one while the experienced 007 squad will go head to head with the Educationalists on field two. At 6pm […]
Touch squad prepares for World Cup
Wednesday 16 February 2011 | Published in Touch Rugby
A squad of nine Cook Islands touch rugby players is in full-on training mode as they prepare for the Touch Rugby World Cup in Scotland this coming June. Initially the local based squad was made up of just four men’s players but this number has increased to include eight men and one sole female player. […]
Touch all set to continue
Thursday 30 December 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The second round of the touch rugby season kicks back into action on Monday, January 10 in the open men and women’s competition. The Boxing Day touch rugby tournament gave local touch rugby stars the opportunity to stay match fit ahead of the second round of the local competition. The tournament on Monday was also […]
Sizzling action at Boxing Day touch
Wednesday 29 December 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The annual Boxing Day touch rugby tournament on Monday was a huge success with 20 teams taking part in scorching hot conditions. The hot weather only added to the fierce competition with some sizzling hot action seen – especially on the try line. Round robin games were played at both the BCI Stadium and at […]
Touch tourney on Boxing Day
Friday 24 December 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The annual Boxing Day touch tournament will be held on Monday December 27 rain or shine. Up to 16 teams are expected to contest this fun but competitive tournament and teams can still register on the day. Games will be played at the Nikao field and if the number of teams grows as it is […]
Touch tourney on Boxing Day
Friday 24 December 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The annual Boxing Day touch tournament will be held on Monday December 27 rain or shine. Up to 16 teams are expected to contest this fun but competitive tournament and teams can still register on the day. Games will be played at the Nikao field and if the number of teams grows as it is […]
Last touch games for season
Monday 6 December 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
This week will see the last touch rugby games of the season played before the festive season break. And for touch rugby families – the annual Boxing Day tournament is running again this year and will be played out on Monday December 27. Get your registrations in now to avoid disappointment. Meanwhile, tonight’s games will […]
Tonight's touch draw
Monday 29 November 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The touch rugby season has one week of games left before the Christmas break and the annual Boxing Day tournament. The family fun day out will be held on Monday December 27 this year. Registration fees are $120 per team. For more information contact Clem Fortes on 55811. Back on the weekly competition – top […]
Tonights touch draw
Monday 29 November 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The touch rugby season has one week of games left before the Christmas break and the annual Boxing Day tournament. The family fun day out will be held on Monday December 27 this year. Registration fees are $120 per team. For more information contact Clem Fortes on 55811. Back on the weekly competition – top […]
Touch continues
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The mixed touch rugby tournament continues at the BCI Stadium this evening with four exciting games scheduled. Games start at 5.30pm with the 007 team taking on Nukutere College and the TSL Schnappers facing off against the Educationalists. Today’s draw – 5.30pm, (field one) 007 vs Nukutere College; 6pm, (field one) Dog Rockers vs Westpac; […]
Touch action at stadium
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
As the Cook Islands touch rugby season continues today at the BCI Stadium – players and touch rugby fans are reminded of the annual Boxing Day Tournament. This year, the tournament will be held on Monday, December 27 with an open invite to all family and friends to make a team and join this annual […]
Touch players out in force
Wednesday 10 November 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
There appeared to be a lot of sore bodies after a full on weekend of sevens rugby. Still the diehard touch players were still out there in force to play their games on Monday. As a bonus, the crowd was able to watch the national sevens train-on squad go through a fitness assessment. A few […]
Touch players out in force
Wednesday 10 November 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
There appeared to be a lot of sore bodies after a full on weekend of sevens rugby. Still the diehard touch players were still out there in force to play their games on Monday. As a bonus, the crowd was able to watch the national sevens train-on squad go through a fitness assessment. A few […]
Touch comp round 2 today
Monday 1 November 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
With many of the top rugby sevens players gearing up for the Sevens in Heaven tournament this weekend – the touch comp is a great opportunity for new teams to put the pressure on those teams missing key players. Round two of the men’s and women’s touch rugby season will be played out today at […]
Touch talent spread
Wednesday 27 October 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The touch rugby season got underway on Monday night at the BCI Stadium but there is still room for more open men’s and women’s teams. The invitation remains open for teams to register in the competition. This season, some of the previous top touch rugby teams have broken away to start new teams which sees […]
Touch all go
Monday 25 October 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The touch rugby season taps off today with the open men and women’s division games to be played at the home of touch rugby – the BCI Stadium in Nikao. And only for today, the games will start at the later time of 6.30pm due to the masters athletes running their programme at the field […]
Touch tapping off
Saturday 23 October 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association season taps off on Monday October 25 at the code’s new home base –the BCI Stadium. Pre season registration and interest has been higher this year than in previous years and the association hopes to match that enthusiasm with quality games through better refereeing and competition draws. A focus point […]
Touch rugby season dates confirmed
Wednesday 8 September 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The Cook Island Touch Association executive has finalised dates for the upcoming 2010-2011 touch season. By confirming dates early it is hoped that teams will have ample time to prepare. The open men’s and women’s competition will begin on Monday October 25 followed by the start of the mixed and secondary mixed tournament on Wednesday […]