Rugby Union
Eels notch comeback win
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels scored a late try to secure a close 28-25 win against Arorangi Bears at home at The Swamp on Saturday.
Eels face tough battle
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels are in for a tough fight in game five of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this afternoon.
Panthers win vital match against Eels
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers have turned their fortunes around, with a strong win against the Avatiu Eels at home.
Panthers looking to edge out Eels
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers are looking to turn around their form in today’s match against Avatiu Nikao Eels at home in the Senior A Rugby championship.
Cowboys wary
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Cowboys are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 Rarotonga Club 15s campaign when they take on the high flying Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
Eels off to flying start
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels made a superb start to their 2022 Rarotonga Club 15s campaign beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.
Rugby set for blockbuster start
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Rarotonga Club 15s domestic competition is set to get a blockbuster start when arch rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers meet in round one this weekend.
Golden Oldies enjoy festival fun and friendship
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The three-day Golden Oldies Rugby Mini Festival which began at Raemaru on Saturday provided plenty of entertainment for spectators.
NZ rugby reps promote healthy living
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Rugby Union
New Zealand Rugby Pacific Sporting representatives visiting Rarotonga to help promote healthy lifestyles, meet with stakeholders and share their skills.
Golden Oldies show their style on the rugby field
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Golden Oldies player George George makes a determined push during a 15-a-side game versus a visiting team at Raemaru yesterday.
NZ rugby team to visit
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
New Zealand Rugby Union PSP coordinator Tim Gilkison and Womens Rugby Ambassadors Tita Leaupepe and Margie Nena will be in Rarotonga until May 14 .
Promising rugby players head to New Zealand
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Two up and coming women rugby players leave Rarotonga for New Zealand next week to join a new development programme.
Rugby World Cup in Australia firms for 2027 after government pledge
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Australia took a giant step towards securing hosting duties for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after the federal government announced it would financially support delivery of the tournament – and a women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029 as well.
Women’s rugby team to participate in legacy development programme
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union is looking for interested under-18 players and officials for an upcoming legacy development programme to be held in New Zealand.
Cook Islands U18 Sevens teams impress
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands boy’s and girl’s teams managed podium finishes at the World Schools Under-18 7s tournament in Auckland over the weekend.
Best rugby moments of 2021
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Below is our year in review of the best moments in Rugby for 2021.
Rarotonga to take on Aitutaki in U19's rugby test
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is delighted to confirm a two test U19s youth males test series featuring teams from Rarotonga and Aitutaki to be held in Aitutaki later this month. With the support of Polynesia Media Cook Islands, the two teams hope coverage of the two tests will be live streamed onto the […]
Avarua and Nukutere crowned Quick Rip champs
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avarua Primary and Nukutere College were crowned the 2021 U13 Rarotonga Primary Schools Quick Rip 7s champions on Wednesday.
CIRU to hold Ability Rippa Rugby Day
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are running the Ability Rippa Rugby Day programme as part of their end-of-year Under 13 Rarotonga Schools Quick Rip 7s Championships programme this week.
College students take to the field for quick rip rugby
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union made the most of yesterday’s good weather and hot sun taking Tereora College Year 10 students in a quick rip competition.
