Rugby Union
Five teams to battle for men’s title
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 34th Raro Rugby 7s International Tournament will feature only five teams in the much-anticipated men’s competition.
Burra Rays women’s team looks to connect with Pacific heritage at Raro 7s
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Sydney-based Burra Rays Women’s 7s team is in Rarotonga with one goal in mind: to take the Raro 7s title back to Australia.
Raro 7s to provide national squad members with valuable game time
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Rarotonga-based players in the Cook Islands 7s (union) and 9s (league) women’s teams will enter this weekend’s Raro 7s tournament in a bid to build game fitness ahead of the regional games in the Solomon Islands next month.
Raro 7s: Welcome to the 34th Raro 7s International tournament
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Kia Orana and welcome to all our teams participating in the 34th Raro Rugby 7s International Tournament 2023 to be held at the Tereora National Stadium.
Visitors ready for 15s clash
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The visiting Te Tai Tokerau Natives club from New Zealand will play two matches against the Cook Islands select teams in preparation for this weekend’s Raro 7s tournament.
Overseas teams for Raro 7s
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is all set to host the 2023 Raro 7s tournament, featuring two overseas clubs and national teams preparing for the Oceania 7s and Pacific Games.
Tokouso claims second Tri Nations Series title
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tokouso (Samoa and Tonga) claimed their second Vodafone Tri Nations Series title after Tabusoro Fiji defeated Cook Islands Residents in the final match of the series on Saturday.
Tokouso 22 - Tabusoro 10 in Tri Nations 15s second match
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In the second week of the Vodafone - Residents Tri Nations 15s Series it was the dominant Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) forward pack that laid the foundation for their win, Tokouso winning by 22 points to 10 against Tabusoro (Fiji).
‘Obviously everyone wants to pick the New Zealand All Blacks’
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
As the All Blacks were preparing to take on Namibia today in their second game during the Rugby World Cup, Cook Islands Trading Corporation administration staff were cheering them on.
Cooks and Tokouso draw in Tri Nations 15s series
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
On a wet Saturday afternoon at Avatiu Field, a 40 metre penalty goal kicked right on the fulltime hooter by Cook Islands Residents (CIR) utility back Daniel Toa, allowed the team to draw 11- all against Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) in the first match of the 2023 Vodafone – Tri Nations 15s series.
Tokouso and Cooks 15s set for kick off
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Commiserations about the All Blacks devasting loss to France (27-13) yesterday morning, however, it’s a new day and the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) first game of the residential Tri Nations 15s match kicks at 4pm at Aretere Park in Avatiu today.
Tri Nations 15s striding out in top gear
Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
More rugby fever is scheduled for this weekend as the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) prepares to host the anticipated residential Tri Nations 15s match starting this Saturday 9th September.
Panthers Edge out CIRARO to win Club Rugby 7s
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports
The mighty Panthers have emerged the victors of this weekend's Club Rugby 7's on points differential, after ending up on a tie with Cook Islands Rarotonga (CIRARO) on the table with three wins each and a draw.
Raro Club 7s action
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The RARO Club 7s Tournament kicked off on Saturday at Nukupure Park, Ngatangiia.
Raro Club Rugby 7s to feature NZ Cooks players
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ) 7s team have landed, pumped and ready to showcase their passion, skill and camaraderie on the rugby field at the RARO Club 7s Tournament this Saturday, September 2 at Nukupure Park, Ngatangiia.
Kiwi senior rugby team thanks Rarotonga Rugby Union
Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Tairua Senior Rugby Team have received a warm Rarotonga welcome.
Visitors ‘run out of steam’
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Rarotonga Selection XV side held their ground, beating the visiting New Zealand Tairua Rugby Football Club 36-11 on Thursday.
2023 National Netball Squad confirmed
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Netball Cook Islands (NCI) has confirmed the National Netball Squad who will be participating in two national tournaments this year.
Tairua NZ looks forward to Rarotonga match tomorrow
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Tairua Rugby Club will be facing Rarotonga tomorrow.
Tupapa Panthers reign supreme
Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The captains of the Lady Panthers and Lady Bears praised their players for their dedication and sacrifice in the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 10s competition.
