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]
| Association | Niue Touch Association |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jason Silimaka (men) Alec Palupe (women) |
| Website | Website |
History
edit2023 Pacific Games
editThe 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
edit- As of 1 November 2023[7]
Men's
edit| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach |  Jason Silimaka
|
| Assistant coach | Quincy Ikifana
|
| Physio | Tamar Emerym
|
| Manager | Josilina Silimaka
|
Women's
edit| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Alec Palupe
|
| Assistant coach | Bronson Edwards
|
| Manager | Zelda Nicoll
|
Players
edit- As of 1 November 2023[7]
Men's
edit- 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
edit- 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
editMen's U-20
edit- Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup
- Third place (1):
2023[8]
- Youth World Cup
- Third place (1): 2001[9]
Men's Over-40
editMixed
edit- Touch Football World Cup
Mixed U-18
edit- Youth World Cup
- Third place (1): 2001[12]
References
edit- ^ "Niue". Touch Football. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Member Nations Niue". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Satakala, Mere (30 November 2023). "Team Niue Updates at SPG". TV Niue. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Touch Rugby Male". Sol2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Touch Rugby Female". Sol2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Touch Rugby Mix". Sol2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ a b Magaoa, Sariah. "Niue team heading to Pacific Games officially named". TV Niue. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup - 2023". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Youth World Cup - 2001". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "World Cup - 2011". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Federation of International Touch". World Cup - 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Youth World Cup - 2001". Federation of International Touch. Retrieved 26 May 2024.