Rugby Union – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:19:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Nicholas takes charge of Cook Islands 7s https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/nicholas-takes-charge-of-cook-islands-7s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nicholas-takes-charge-of-cook-islands-7s https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/nicholas-takes-charge-of-cook-islands-7s/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:19:46 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273223 Former Cook Islands rugby star player and Avatiu Nikao Eels coach, Clive Nicholas, has been appointed as the new head coach of the national rugby 7s team.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/nicholas-takes-charge-of-cook-islands-7s/feed/ 0 Panthers fall short in Papeete 7s final, gain valuable experience https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/panthers-fall-short-in-papeete-7s-final-gain-valuable-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=panthers-fall-short-in-papeete-7s-final-gain-valuable-experience https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/panthers-fall-short-in-papeete-7s-final-gain-valuable-experience/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:05:17 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273188 The Tupapa Panthers showcased a strong performance at the Papeete 7s in French Polynesia, displaying skill and determination throughout the tournament.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/panthers-fall-short-in-papeete-7s-final-gain-valuable-experience/feed/ 0 Panthers unbeaten at Papeete 7s https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/regional/rugby-union/tahiti/panthers-unbeaten-at-papeete-7s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=panthers-unbeaten-at-papeete-7s https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/regional/rugby-union/tahiti/panthers-unbeaten-at-papeete-7s/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:03:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273061 Tupapa Panthers finished day one of the Papeete Sevens tournament in Tahiti, French Polynesia, undefeated after three wins yesterday.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/regional/rugby-union/tahiti/panthers-unbeaten-at-papeete-7s/feed/ 0 Tokouso defends Tri-Nation title https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/tokouso-defends-tri-nation-title/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tokouso-defends-tri-nation-title Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:54:56 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272455 Tokouso successfully defended the Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri-Nation Series after beating Cook Islands Residents 22-10 in the final match on Saturday at Aretere Park in Avatiu.

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]]> Tokouso edge out Tabusoro https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/tokouso-edge-out-tabusoro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tokouso-edge-out-tabusoro Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:46:57 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272232 Defending champions Tokouso made a brilliant start to their title defence campaign, defeating Tabusoro Fiji 26-17 in the second match of the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s series on Saturday.

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]]> Tri Nations rugby kicks off https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/tri-nations-rugby-kicks-off/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tri-nations-rugby-kicks-off Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:06:45 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271831 The Vodafone Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri Nations 15s Competition kicks off today with the highly anticipated clash between the Cook Islands Residents XV and Tabusoro Fiji Cook Islands team.

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]]> A family affair: Mothers and daughters thrive in rugby https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/features/rugby-union/weekend/a-family-affair-mothers-and-daughters-thrive-in-rugby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-family-affair-mothers-and-daughters-thrive-in-rugby Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:04:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271825 Three mother-daughter duos played together on the same rugby team in the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s competition, inspiring young women and highlighting the power of family bonds in sports.

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]]> The power of family and pride in rugby https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/features/rugby-union/memory-lane/the-power-of-family-and-pride-in-rugby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-family-and-pride-in-rugby Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:02:52 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271820 A former rugby union great who represented the Cook Islands national team, shares his experiences and highlights the importance of family, community and hard work in the sport.

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]]> Town and Country women’s teams ready for historic Tri Nations debut https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/town-and-country-womens-teams-ready-for-historic-tri-nations-debut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=town-and-country-womens-teams-ready-for-historic-tri-nations-debut Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:12:51 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271753 The Town and Country women’s teams will feature for the first time in the Tri Nations 15s Competition which kicks off this Saturday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

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]]> Teams gear up for exciting battles in 2024 Tri Nations 15s competition https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/teams-gear-up-for-exciting-battles-in-2024-tri-nations-15s-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teams-gear-up-for-exciting-battles-in-2024-tri-nations-15s-competition Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:45:02 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271721 The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri Nations 15s Competition, featuring Cook Islands Residents, Tokouso (Samoa and Tonga) and Fiji Tabusoro, was launched yesterday.

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