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Niue national touch rugby team
AssociationNiue Touch Association
Head coachJason Silimaka (men)
Alec Palupe (women)
WebsiteWebsite


The Niue national touch rugby team is the international touch rugby team that represents the self-governing island country of Niue.[1] It is controlled by the Niue Touch Association.[2]

History

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2023 Pacific Games

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The team took part in the 2023 Pacific Games, held in Honiara.[3] The team finished fourth in the men's tournament,[4] fourth in the women's tournament,[5] and fifth in the mixed tournament.[6]

Coaching staff

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As of 1 November 2023[7]

Men's

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Position Name
Head coach Niue Jason Silimaka
Assistant coach Niue Quincy Ikifana
Physio Niue Tamar Emerym
Manager Niue Josilina Silimaka

Women's

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Position Name
Head coach Niue Alec Palupe
Assistant coach Niue Bronson Edwards
Manager Niue Zelda Nicoll

Players

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As of 1 November 2023[7]

Men's

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  • Troy Harrison
  • Tana Love-Hepi
  • Ngakau Perry
  • Patrick Moore-Lam
  • Nathaniel Manase
  • Torynn Atamu
  • Joel Stowers
  • Taimana Simi
  • Riwhi Rex-George
  • Honour Silimaka
  • Jeremiah Makavilitogia
  • Joshua Scully
  • Tyrese Coromandel
  • Heaven Silimaka

Women's

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  • Brytten Reynolds
  • Lisa Vaimalu
  • Mariko Viliko Edwards
  • Quilaine Papua
  • Sheeniell Viliko
  • Teri King
  • Turiti Galiki
  • Harmony Perry
  • Truniqua Silimaka
  • Tracey Palupe
  • Peyton Holamotu
  • Xanthe Vaimalu
  • Jaimee Holamotutama
  • Brooke Holamotutama

Honors

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Men's U-20

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  • Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup
Third place (1): 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 2023[8]
  • Youth World Cup
Third place (1): 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 2001[9]

Men's Over-40

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Third place (1): 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 2011[10]

Mixed

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  • Touch Football World Cup
Second place (1): 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2015 (Division 2)[11]

Mixed U-18

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  • Youth World Cup
Third place (1): 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 2001[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Niue". Touch Football. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Member Nations Niue". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  3. ^ Satakala, Mere (30 November 2023). "Team Niue Updates at SPG". TV Niue. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Touch Rugby Male". Sol2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Touch Rugby Female". Sol2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Touch Rugby Mix". Sol2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  7. ^ a b Magaoa, Sariah (November 2023). "Niue team heading to Pacific Games officially named". TV Niue. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup - 2023". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Youth World Cup - 2001". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  10. ^ "World Cup - 2011". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Federation of International Touch". World Cup - 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Youth World Cup - 2001". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
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