Rugby Union
A blessing in disguise
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union’s new president says Covid-19 shifted their focus to local competition and grassroots development.
School rugby: Catch me if you can
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
About 100 students from Apii Avarua yesterday took part in quick rip rugby sessions which is part of the new healthy living sports programme.
Bulldogs forfeit match against Avatiu Eels
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Titikaveka Bulldogs have forfeited their match against table toppers Avatiu Eels.
Overseas interests for top jobs
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Rugby Union
Rugby looking for new 7s and 15s coaches.
New standards for team officials
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Local sports officials will have to meet certain standards if they want to manage national teams to regional and international events in the future.
Vehicle for healthy change
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Pacific Sporting Partnership programme aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle continues to grow in the Cook Islands.
Moeroa set for Super Rugby debut
Friday 7 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Former Kuki will provide Super Rugby club Waratahs options in the backline.
Instilling the love of rugby in our young ones
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Rugby Union
It’s hard to find someone as passionate about rugby as New Zealand High Commission to Cook Islands’ first secretary Okesene Moananu.
In the footsteps of the greats
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Two young cousins with proud Cook Islands heritage will room together on a distinguished overseas school rugby scholarship – and make ika mata to feel closer to home.
Rugby eyes major improvements
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union is ready to put their unforgettable 2019 season behind and focus on making 2020 a successful year. Union acting president Simiona Teiotu said they had a “mixed season” with some success and disappointments in the domestic and international competitions.
Five teams confirmed for Nines
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Women’s competition will debut in the annual Cook Islands Rugby League Nines.
Sevens eye new Challenger series
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
World Rugby has launched a new Sevens Challenger Series to boost the sport. Rashneel Kumar and World Rugby reports.
Key to Sevens development
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands teams recorded mixed results at the World School Sevens tournament in New Zealand.
Overseas coaches impressed at teens
Wednesday 11 December 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Team Cook Islands claimed a total of 26 medals at last weekend’s Blue Lakes 2 regatta at Lake Tikitapu, near Rotorua, New Zealand.
Under-16 Sevens merges with Raro International
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The 2020 Under-16 7s tournament will be held in October, along with the Raro International Sevens.
New Zealand school wins Rarotonga Under-16 7s title
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand’s Tikipunga claimed the Air Rarotonga Under-16 College 7s title at Raemaru Park on Saturday.
Pride and passion at stake
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Rugby Union
Mangaia Wildboars want to stamp their mark in the annual under-16 7s tournament.
Visitors dominate U16 Sevens tournament
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The visiting New Zealand teams proved stronger on day one of the Rarotonga Under-16 College 7s Tournament at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday.
Island boys on a mission
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Twelve teams will battle it out in the age group 7s tournament which will be played over two days.
Stage set for U16 tourney
Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Seven overseas teams are in Rarotonga to take on the local giants in an age group 7s tournament.