Rugby Union
Cook Islands ready for Fiji battle
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Twenty-four men have been selected to pull on the national green and gold colours for the Cook Islands in the ‘one win, one dream’ rugby world cup qualifier campaign.
Women's rugby training today
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Local women’s rugby players, coaches and supporters have the opportunity to sharpen up their rugby knowledge at a “skills and drills” session this evening at the BCI Stadium in Nikao starting at 5pm.
Rugby World Cup: One win, one dream
Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands will face Fiji on June 28 in what should be an epic Rugby World Cup qualifying game in Fiji.
Rugby ready for the new season
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Hands-on rugby training this week will prepare a group of Tereora College students to organise, run and officiate a mixed rippa rugby sevens tournament this Friday.
Rugby educators on Rarotonga
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Rugby players and club coaches are in for a rugby focused week with two quality rugby educators on the rock to talk rugby.
St Josephs is rugby ready
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Eight new rugby balls and a rugby maths kit is the start of rugby preparations for kids at St Joseph’s Primary School in Tutakimoa.
Ill-informed players an obstacle for Cooks
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
A lack of information around foreign player policy is the reason a few big names are missing from the squad assembled to take on Fiji in June, says management of the Cook Islands rugby team.
Setephano wants to play for the Cooks
Saturday 26 April 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Yet another professional player has put up his hand to play for the Cook Islands 15s team that will play Fiji on June 28 in Fiji for a spot at the Rugby World Cup in England in 2015.
Same board for Rugby Union
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
All previous members of the Cook Islands Rugby Union executives were retained on the board after the national federation’s annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Crusaders share rugby knowledge
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands rugby scholarship student Davey Mato has been rubbing shoulders, of the rugby scrum kind, with Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett this week.
'We've only got 80 minutes – one shot'
Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Rugby Union
A top management team has been assembled to get the Cook Islands national rugby team ready for the one-off test match against Fiji in June.
Minister praises Oceania Cup win
Tuesday 3 September 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union national side’s recent Oceania Cup win was celebrated yesterday when CIRU executives paid a visit to Minister of Sport Mark Brown.
Police dominate to win 7s comp
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Women’s Ripper Rugby Social 7s wrapped up with a finals clash between the Police and the Airport Jetz.
Reds defeat Bulls in 7s clash
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
In this top-of-the-table clash a masterful display at first 5/8 by ex-National 7’s legend Vase Samania allowed the Reds to defeat Bulls last weekend.
Reds take on Bulls in round 10
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Today will see the final round of games in the club rugby competition being played with all Senior A Grade teams hungry to win and build confidence and momentum heading into next weekend’s semi-finals.
Eels retain under 16 trophy
Friday 30 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
In the final U16 Powerade Challenge for 2013 the Matavera-Ngatangiia Dragons definitely came to play.
Final round of club rugby
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
This Friday and Saturday will see the final round of games in the club rugby competition.
Local players urged to step up
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands is one win away from securing a spot at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, and this week locally-based players have the chance to step up and earn a green and gold jersey.
Eels and Dragons in finals
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Avatiu Eels under 16 team will battle for the right to be crowned the Powerade Challenge Cup champions today, and will face a stiff combat against the Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons.
Rippa rugby still a huge buzz
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Rarotonga school students are still buzzing from the blazing Rippa rugby tournament sponsored by CI News last Wednesday.