Rugby Union
Rugby sevens training squad named
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
A seventeen man national rugby sevens training squad has been named to prepare for the Hong Kong Sevens tournament later this month.
Masters game entertains
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The rugby league masters’ curtain-raiser game at Avatiu last Friday was an entertaining spectacle for both the players and spectators alike.
Eels prepare for match with Bulldogs
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
It might only be game three, but today’s rugby league premier grade match between defending champion Titikaveka Bulldogs and the ever threatening Avatiu Eels is set to be a massive showdown.
Rugby management named
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
A management team has been assembled to prepare the Cook Islands national rugby union team to attend the Oceania Cup tournament in June.
Bulldogs head to the swamp
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Today’s rugby league action will be at the Avatiu Swamp starting at 4.15pm with the master league game before the reserve game between the Avatiu Eels and Titikaveka Bulldogs kicks off at 5.15pm.
Panthers default on Sharks
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Aitutaki Sharks premier grade rugby league team have this week earned an easy two points after learning that the Tupapa Panthers will not be travelling to the outer island for their planned match.
Bulldogs host Panthers today
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The rugby league premier grade match between 2012 champions Titikaveka Bulldogs and the classy Tupapa Panthers is the match of the day.
Under 12s lead into game two
Friday 15 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Rugby league action this Friday and Saturday will be at Raemaru Park in Arorangi, Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia and the Titikaveka Stadium.
Hong Kong sevens and beyond
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
To prepare for the Hong Kong sevens and beyond – stylish ‘Cook Islands Style’ rugby sevens t-shirts are now on sale to raise much needed funds for the international rugby fixtures the Cooks will be taking part in.
Eels way ahead in first game
Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Ngatangiia Sea Eagles, Avatiu Eels and Arorangi Bears kicked off their 2013 rugby league season campaign with wins in their respective battles.
Chase to the try line
Friday 8 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Cyclone Garry must have stirred up the masters because their rugby league game at the Avatiu field last Friday was nowhere near slow and steady.
2013 league season kicks off at Titikaveka today
Friday 8 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The 2013 Cook Islands Rugby League season kicks off this afternoon at Titikaveka.
Matson on board with CI rugby
Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union was on tender hooks following the announcement of main sponsor Reef Shipping going in to receivership.
Three off on rugby scholarships
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The success of the first two Cook Islands rugby scholarship students to Rangiora College last year has resulted in three new scholarships for talented local school boys.
Bulldogs begin with Sea Eagles
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The defending champion Titikaveka Bulldogs will begin their 2013 rugby league championship campaign against the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles on February 9.
Still hope for Sharks
Wednesday 23 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The chances of Aitutaki Sharks participating in the 2013 rugby league season looks grim.
Guildford investigated again
Monday 21 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The future of All Black winger Zac Guildford is hanging in the balance once again.
MAGS coming
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
One of Auckland’s top rugby schools is set to visit Rarotonga and play a local under 19 schoolboys competition in October.
2015 campaign starts in June
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Experienced coaches are now being sought to help guide the country’s 2015 Rugby World Cup qualifying efforts.
Hong Kong focus for Cooks
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands’ national rugby sevens side can go from potentially playing two tournaments in 2013 to all nine next season, says Cook Islands Rugby Union chief executive Ben Koteka.