Rugby Union – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:29:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Cook Islands Rugby Union hosts ‘She’s a Ruckstar’ Christmas beach rugby festival https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/cook-islands-rugby-union-hosts-shes-a-ruckstar-christmas-beach-rugby-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-rugby-union-hosts-shes-a-ruckstar-christmas-beach-rugby-festival Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:28:59 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275463 The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is hosting the ‘She’s A Ruckstar’ Christmas beach rugby fun festival for girls to provide a safe and fun learning space to start their rugby journey in a less intimidating environment.

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]]> Cook Islands Rugby Union pilots healthy living programme to combat NCDs https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/sport/local/health/rugby-union/cook-islands-rugby-union-pilots-healthy-living-programme-to-combat-ncds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-rugby-union-pilots-healthy-living-programme-to-combat-ncds Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:07:49 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275295 About 50 students of Apii Arorangi participated in a three-week pilot healthy living programme organised by the Cook Islands Rugby Union, which entailed progressive activity built into a tournament.

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]]> Rangi named on New Zealand Rugby Board https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/rangi-named-on-new-zealand-rugby-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rangi-named-on-new-zealand-rugby-board Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:28:06 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275251 A Cook Islands accountant and former public servant has been selected to join the nine-member decision-making table of New Zealand Rugby.

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]]> Vaine, Manatoa 7s finish 5th, 6th at Oceania Rugby https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/vaine-manatoa-7s-finish-5th-6th-at-oceania-rugby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vaine-manatoa-7s-finish-5th-6th-at-oceania-rugby Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:03:24 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275215 Cook Islands Vaine 7s and Manatoa 7s team have been congratulated for their performance at the recent Oceania 7s Championship that was held in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

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]]> Cooks 7s team determined to make their mark at Oceania tournament https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/cooks-7s-team-determined-to-make-their-mark-at-oceania-tournament/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cooks-7s-team-determined-to-make-their-mark-at-oceania-tournament Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:52:15 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275119 Cook Islands Sevens men’s team carries the hopes of the nation as they head into the Oceania Rugby tournament determined to make their mark on the regional stage.

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]]> Cooks 7s team prepare for Oceania Comp https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/cooks-7s-team-prepare-for-oceania-comp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cooks-7s-team-prepare-for-oceania-comp Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:12:57 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274418 Cook Islands national 7s team are now in the red zone as they physically and psychologically prepare for the Oceania Rugby 7’s in Honiara, Solomon Islands on December 7.

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]]> Nicholas coaching debut at Oceania 7s https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/nicholas-coaching-debut-at-oceania-7s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nicholas-coaching-debut-at-oceania-7s Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:28:12 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274293 On December 7, as the Oceania Rugby 7’s kicks off in Honiara, Solomon Islands, newly appointed Cook Islands Rugby Sevens National Coach, Clive Nicholas will make his coaching debut on the international stage.

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]]> NZ rugby club donates jerseys https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/nz-rugby-club-donates-jerseys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nz-rugby-club-donates-jerseys Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:34:58 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274262 New Zealand Black Ferns legend Regina Sheck donated some Women’s 7s jerseys to the Arorangi Bears women’s club last weekend.

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]]> Lady Eels win Raro 7s https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/lady-eels-win-raro-7s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lady-eels-win-raro-7s Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:35:34 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274208 Lady Avatiu Eels claimed the 2024 Rarotonga 7s competition in the women’s division on the weekend.

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]]> Tupapa Panthers are Raro 7s champs https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/rugby-union/tupapa-panthers-are-raro-7s-champs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tupapa-panthers-are-raro-7s-champs Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:47:43 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274171 Tupapa Panthers showcased their dominance once again, reclaiming the 2024 Rarotonga Sevens title in a thrilling final against Veilomani.

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