Rugby Union
Bulls out to maintain lead
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Leaders Titikaveka Bulls will be hoping to maintain their unbeaten run when they take on Arorangi Cowboys in the TOA Petroleum U19 grade clash today at Titikaveka Field.
Bill puts boot into rugby team welcome
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It wasn’t quite the welcome the touring Uppingham School rugby team from the United Kingdom would have wished for.
Reds put the Bulls down, again
Monday 17 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
So close, yet so far. Titikaveka Bulls came within inches of creating an upset and breaking Takuvaine Reds’ unbeaten run in The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Battle of the giants today
Saturday 15 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
In the top of the table clash today, Takuvaine Reds and Titikaveka Bulls are hoping to keep their mistakes to a minimum in their bid to gain supremacy in The Bond Store match of the week.
Exciting rugby battle looms
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
An exciting battle is set for this weekend in the second round of The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Boost for Sevens in Heaven
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Organisers of the prestigious Cook Islands International 7s tournament have received a major boost ahead of the ‘Sevens in Heaven’ event, to be held on Rarotonga from November 5 to 7.
UK rugby team heading our way
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
Another United Kingdom touring team, Uppingham Schools, are due to arrive in Rarotonga mid-next week.
Call goes out to age group players
Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is calling on interested players to represent the national under-16 and 17 sides against a touring United Kingdom school team later in the month.
Club rugby back after break
Monday 10 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition resumes this week after three weeks of break.
Mauke claims U17 title
Friday 7 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Mauke claimed the boy’s under-17 sevens rugby title in the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) 50th anniversary tournament at the BCI Stadium.
CIRU plans rugby feast
Thursday 30 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has a week-long action-packed programme planned during the Constitution celebrations next week.
Sevens off to a good start
Wednesday 29 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens side had a good turnout on the opening training session for the Oceania 7s tournament which will be held in November this year.
Sevens start preparation for Oceania meet
Monday 27 July 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Sevens side will start its preparation for the Oceania 7s tournament which will be held in November this year.
Win and a loss for youngsters
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
There were tackles flying in from all directions when the touring Queen Elizabeth Grammar Schools (QEGS) from the UK played Cook Islands age group teams on Thursday.
Reds run hot at Avatiu
Friday 24 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
If the action at Avatiu Field ever becomes tedious, you can always spend time watching the occasional aircraft passing overhead on its way to Rarotonga International Airport.
Youngsters to battle touring party
Thursday 23 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The touring Queen Elizabeth Grammar Schools (QEGS) from England will be hoping to improve on their record when they take on the Cook Islands this afternoon at Avatiu Field.
Clash of the Titans at Avatiu
Wednesday 22 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It will be the clash of the Titans’ affair in The Bond Store match of the week in the Rarotonga Club 15s Senior A competition this afternoon at the Avatiu Field.
Rugby keen to keep on schedule
Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The busy 2015 The Bond Store Rarotonga Club 15s competition season has forced the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) to hold mid-week games.
Teams take on UK visitors
Monday 20 July 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands age group rugby teams will be right amongst the action this week.
Reds too hot for Cowboys
Monday 20 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Takuvaine Reds’ 31-3 win over Arorangi Cowboys may look an easy one for the Reds but the win was no walk in the park for the champions.
