Rugby Union
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.
Junior changes
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Two new junior rugby league divisions may be added to the 2013 Rarotonga rugby league season, pending a decision on the proposal set to be made next week.
Strachan pens Cooks rugby plan
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands could have access to greater coaching training and strength and conditioning practices if a proposal from Auckland Rugby Union high performance manager Ant Strachan is accepted.
Reds to take on Blues at Raemaru
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Rugby Union
Masters rugby league players will battle at Raemaru Park this Saturday afternoon and not the usual Friday afternoon.
Masters, Melbourne to play today
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The State of Origin rugby league masters’ game held last Friday was a real nail-biter going down to the wire with the Blues edging out the Maroons by a golden point.
Joseph getting faster, stronger
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Teenage rugby player Othniel Joseph believes he will only continue to make improvements on his game after securing his second scholarship with Auckland school Sacred Heart College.
Website intercepted
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) plans to give ex-pat Cook Islanders a chance to track the team’s progress ahead of next year’s Rugby League World Cup.
Opportunities aplenty for women's rugby
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Opportunities abound for Cook Islands women’s rugby players with three potential tournaments the Cooks can attend next year.
PNG to host 2013 and 2015 Oceania tournaments
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions (FORU) this week announced that the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football Union (PNGRFU) will host the 2013 and 2015 Oceania Cup Tournaments to be held in Port Moresby.
Ka caps top season
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Aranui Eagles stand off star Josh Ka has celebrated a breakthrough season by winning the 2012 Canterbury Rugby Football League’s male player of the year award.
Commissioner Carter backs anti-violence awareness
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter has thrown his support behind the anti-domestic violence campaign taking place on Rarotonga.
Marching on against violence
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand-based rugby stars (from left) Motu Matu’u, Mark Hammett, Albert Nikoro, Joe Wheeler, Mark Ranby, TJ Perenara, Gafatasi Sua, Mahonri Schwalger and former New Zealand rugby league international Awen Guttenbeil show they’re staunchly against domestic violence.
Anti-violence a 'no brainer' for super coach Hammett
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Former All Black and Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett says being in the Cook Islands to help with an anti-domestic violence campaign was “a no brainer”.
Mahonri's Midas touch
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Former Samoa captain Mahonri Schwalger says he would grab any opportunity to return to his beloved international rugby team with two hands.
Nikoro follows his heart home
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Having the chance to promote a cause close to his heart in a country he loves is something Cook Islander Albert Nikoro could not refuse.
Sport stars spread the anti-violence message
Thursday 22 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
An array of rugby players, coaches and a former Kiwi league legend are on the island for a busy week of promoting anti-violence within the Cook Islands community.
Rifle to get players firing
Thursday 22 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Interested rugby players looking to discover their capabilities in rugby sevens have an opportunity with Auckland Blues head strength and conditioning coach Wally Rifle this Friday.
Queen's Representative features in Japan
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
He might not have taken the field, but one of the Cook Islands’ biggest Golden Oldies rugby supporters has featured in a publication summarising the event.
Iro backs self-imposed bans
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Former rugby league superstar Kevin Iro believes self-imposed alcohol bans will become more common as All Blacks winger Zac Guildford announced he was easing his own one.
Golden oldies sample sights and cuisine in Japan
Thursday 8 November 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Members of the Avatiu Nikao Golden Oldies Club are recovering from a wonderful week of rugby in Japan by touring some of the island’s iconic sites and landmarks.