Senirusi Rauqe
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Senirusi Rauqe (born 19 April 1973) is a Fijian former professional rugby union player.[1]
A utility back, Rauqe was an international rugby sevens representative for both his country of birth Fiji and Australia, where he was based. He scored the try that secured Fiji the Hong Kong Sevens title in 1998 and claimed a silver medal as a member of the Fiji squad for the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.[2][3]
Rauqe, known as "Bruce", played in Sydney with Gordon and Manly, as well as several other clubs across New South Wales, in a career which included an appearance for the Waratahs in the 1998 Super 12 season.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Lowe, Zac (20 May 2024). "Captain calls for Bears to 'keep turning up' after error-laden victory". Northern Daily Leader.
- ^ "Rauqe's final favour fires Fiji". South China Morning Post. 30 March 1998.
- ^ "New Zealand leaves Fijian nationality issue to IRB". ESPN.com. 14 November 2000.
- ^ Barrow, Tim (10 December 2011). "New coach Wells to bring wealth of talent to Kiama". Illawarra Mercury.
Categories:
- 1973 births
- Living people
- Fijian rugby union players
- Fijian expatriate rugby union players in Australia
- Gordon RFC players
- Manly RUFC players
- New South Wales Waratahs players
- Rugby union wings
- Fiji international rugby sevens players
- Australia international rugby sevens players
- Male rugby sevens players
- Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Fiji
- Commonwealth Games medallists in rugby sevens
- Rugby sevens players at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
- Medallists at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games rugby sevens players for Fiji