Rugby Union
Ngatangiia to host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will host She’s a Ruckstar Rugby Festival today from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Cook Islanders in Hong Kong celebrate All Blacks Sevens double win
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islanders living in Hong Kong celebrated Aotearoa New Zealand’s fantastic wins in both the men’s and women’s Hong Kong 7s tournament held earlier this month from April 5-7.
Development programme aims to prepare young women for contact sports
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Other Sports, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports, Touch Rugby
A 10-week under-16 and U18 girl’s rugby development programme has been organised to help boost and prepare young women for contact sports.
Poor tackling techniques connected to injuries in women’s rugby
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
Poor tackling technique from local-based female players across the clubs, led to injuries in the women’s games at the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise Tournament last weekend, says a world rugby union educator Andrew Iroa.
The year in sports 2023
Sunday 31 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Handball, League, Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Paddling, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Running, Sailing, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball
2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.
‘My word is my honour and I seal things with a handshake’
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Gilbert Enoka has a long history of success as a mental skills coach with Aotearoa New Zealand’s corporate and sporting elite, and has great pride in his Cook Islands heritage.
I still wake up thinking about it: Foster on All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup loss
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Rugby Union, Sports
The sting of the Rugby World Cup final loss, over a month ago, still lingers for former All Blacks coach Ian Foster as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Men’s 7s aiming for redemption
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands 7s rugby teams are determined to return to the next Pacific Games better prepared to make an impact.
Cook Islands men’s 7s team sets sights on medal at Pacific Games
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s 7s team is aiming to return home with a medal from the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Cook Islands men’s 7s make strong start
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s team made a great start to their Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 campaign in Brisbane, Australia, while the women’s team bowed out of the tournament with three consecutive losses.
Cook Islands Sevens ready to shine
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby teams entered the Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 yesterday on high morale, eager to put their best performance forward in the three-day tournament.
Cook Islands ready to give their best at Oceania Rugby Sevens
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams are ready to give their best at the 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship this weekend.
Young players shine at Raro 7s
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union development manager Ben Koteka was pleased with the performance of young players at the Raro Rugby 7s tournament over the weekend.
Hunt named new Kuki coach
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
Having been robbed of the chance to represent his Cook Island heritage on the playing field two years ago, Karmichael Hunt is relishing his new role as the country’s head coach.
Panthers, Burraneer Rays claim 7s titles
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers retained the Raro Rugby 7s men’s title while Sydney’s Burraneer Rays were crowned the new women’s champions at the National Stadium in Nikao over the weekend.
Manatoa undefeated
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands national squad to the Pacific Games made an impressive start on day one of the Raro International 7s tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday.
Cook Islands Rugby Union: ‘Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated’
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is sending a clear message to all rugby fans: Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated. This message is not only for the Raro 7s tournament which starts this afternoon, but for all future rugby events.
Visiting NZ club eyes 7s success
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Visiting teams from New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau U16 men’s and U18 women’s teams, are looking forward to another successful outing this weekend at the Raro 7s tournament.
Five teams to battle for men’s title
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 34th Raro Rugby 7s International Tournament will feature only five teams in the much-anticipated men’s competition.
Burra Rays women’s team looks to connect with Pacific heritage at Raro 7s
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Sydney-based Burra Rays Women’s 7s team is in Rarotonga with one goal in mind: to take the Raro 7s title back to Australia.
