Rugby Union
Cook Islands eye up the big time as they arrive in US for qualifier
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A win in Jacksonville, Florida, this coming weekend is critical to enticing the big-name players to sign with their national team.
Olympic dream over for the Cook Islands 7s teams
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Olympic dream for the Cook Islands 7s is over.
Cook Islands' Olympic ... Chances are slim
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands need top four finish in the Oceania 7s to have any chance of making the 2020 Olympic Games.
Sevens missing key reps
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands 7s dominated by local players will be hoping to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Three years in a row
Monday 4 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Defending champions Tupapa Matie Bar and Raro All Stars retained the Raro 7s titles.
Off to a flying start
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
There will be no love lost when the two Tupapa teams meet in the quarterfinal of the Raro International 7s today.
Sevens off to a perfect start
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The gloomy weather yesterday failed to dampen the spirit of teams and players participating in the 30th Raro International Sevens.
By George, he is still at it!
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands sevens legend George George looks as sharp as ever, even relaxing on the sidelines of the Raro 7s this weekend with old teammates Eric Rush and Semisi Foliaki.
Sisters are doing it for themselves
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Throw away the old-fashioned misconceptions, women aren’t the power behind the throne – they are seated on the throne of Raro 7s rugby. From event coordinator Jessie Sword in the back room, to the athletes on the playing field, they are leading the way.
Cheering loudest on the sideline, laughing together after the game
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union
Sevens, sports, they’re all a way of life.
Boss lady at Tauae Bulls
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupa family have about 25 people to breakfast and dinner, every day this week. The entire Tauae Bulls team and supporters are staying at their home – just like they have almost every year since Raro 7s started.
From the truck depot …
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Island General Transport is one of the founding teams of the Sevens Rugby Concept, over 30 years ago.
From the Avatiu training field …
Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
For 30 years, Rugby 7s at home has been part of our club culture at Avatiu Sports Association.
From the Tupapa clubrooms:
Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
After being absent from the International 7s arena for some time, Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers has re-established ourselves in the past five years. We took the cup and plate/bowl in 2017 and again in 2018.
Rugby Union says meitaki maata
Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Turou turou turou, oro mai oro mai Oro mai ki toku enua, ko Tumu–te–Varovaro
Welcome to Raro 7s!
Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Aere mai and welcome to Raro Rugby 7s 2019. The tournament is 30 years old this year and makes this event one of the longest running Sevens events in the South Pacific. What a feat and congratulations!
Minister's message on Raro 7s
Friday 1 November 2019 | Published in Rugby Union
Kia orana and Turou to all of our 7s fans and families
The hot Raro day that made Jonah, 17, a legend
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands rugby sevens is hot, hot, hot, in every sense of the world – and Rarotonga’s soaring temperature nearly changed the course of world rugby history.
Having a ball for 30 years
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The legends are innumerable. The Sheraton’s glory days before the hotel’s dream came tumbling down. The All Black great sent out with the rubbish. The week the island ran out of corned beef. Rashneel Kumar reports on 30 glorious years of Raro International 7s.
Sevens reduced to two days
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union
The Raro International Sevens tournament has been condensed to two days.
