About Ruki Tipuna
Born 1983. Ruki Tipuna is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Ruki Tipuna (born 11 May 1983) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who has played for Aviva Premiership side Bristol Rugby, Bay of Plenty Steamers, the Hurricanes, Portadown RFC and Scarlets. His position is at scrum-half.
Tipuna has also represented the New Zealand Sevens and New Zealand Māori teams.
In August 2011, Tipanu joined the Scarlets on a short-term contract, before joining Bristol in November. He immediately became first choice scrum-half at Bristol. On 28 March 2014, Tipuna made his move to the Aviva Premiership with Newcastle Falcons on a two-year contract from the 2014-15 season.
Ruki Tipuna is a former student of Tauranga Intermediate School and now is a teacher there.
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Who is Ruki Tipuna?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Ruki Tipuna born?
Ruki Tipuna was born on 11 May 1983 in Tauranga.
What is Ruki Tipuna's occupation?
Ruki Tipuna is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Ruki Tipuna?
Ruki Tipuna is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruki Tipuna. https://biography.guide/ruki-tipuna/
MLA: "Ruki Tipuna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ruki-tipuna/.
Chicago: "Ruki Tipuna." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ruki-tipuna/.
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