Rugby Union
Best brains behind rugby team
Wednesday June 20, 2018Some of rugby’s best brains are part of the Cook Islands management team that is preparing the national side for the Rugby World Cup qualifier against Hong Kong later this month.
U13s to tussle in rugby 10s
Wednesday June 20, 2018The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) will host its annual Bluesky U13 Rugby 10s Tournament at the Arorangi Rugby Field from 3pm today.
Matapakia proud to wear green jersey
Monday June 18, 2018Local player Matamanea Matapakia is one of the frontrunners for a place in the Cook Islands team for the Rugby World Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong later this month.
In a special Q&A session with Cook Islands Rugby Union, the Atiu player discusses his passion for the game and his chances of making the team.
RWC hopes still have life
Thursday June 14, 2018Hong Kong had double cause to celebrate on Saturday after their 39-5 victory over Korea not only gave them a first-ever Asia Rugby Championship title, but also kept their hopes of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2019 alive.
Out to make it Wright
Thursday June 07, 2018Cook Islands rugby coach Stanley Wright has some unfinished business with the national side.
Wright reveals extended squad
Wednesday June 06, 2018Four overseas-based players will compete with a dozen locals for a spot in the Cook Islands rugby squad to play two World Cup play-off matches against Hong Kong.
HK look to seal game against Cook Islands
Saturday June 02, 2018Hong Kong’s national rugby team is playing Korea this week in what will be the final game of the 2019 Asia Rugby Championship.
Sam an exciting prospect for rugby
Friday May 25, 2018Sam Anderson-Heather or “Simmo”, son of Henry Heather and Hayley Anderson and grandson of Heather Heather, is an exciting prospect for the Cook Islands Rugby World Cup qualifier squad.
Kukis part of rugby history
Thursday May 24, 2018Two Cook Islanders are part of the history-making New Zealand female rugby players who have become the first-ever 15s players to be offered Black Ferns contracts.
