NEW Zealand team Raukawa Kukis stunned the local sides on day one of the Rarotonga tour stop in the women’s division.
The team, made up of New Zealand-based Cook Islanders, swept all before them on an unbeaten run which included defending champions Taupapa.
The cup holders in the men’s division, Avatui Eels, were also undefeated. They downed Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles 11-8 and Titikaveka Bulldogs 27-6.
Taupapa men also had a perfect record after one day’s play at the National Stadium.
Day two, featuring the finals, is coming up.
Results
U18 Panthers 14-14 Sea Eagles, Women Lady Bears 0-15 Raukawa Kukis, Women Lady Bulldogs 7-17 Lady Eels, Men Eels 11-8 Sea Eagles, Men Bulldogs 14-26 Panthers, Women Lady Panthers 4-24 Raukawa Kukis, Women Lady Bears 23-12 Lady Bulldogs, Men Bears 14-14 Sea Eagles, Men Eels 27-6 Bulldogs, Women Lady Panthers 0-25 Lady Eels, Women Raukawa Kukis 31-12 Lady Bulldogs, Men Bears 14-25 Panthers, Men Sea Eagles 21-19 Bulldogs.
