Patrick Kuru is a Cook Island former professional rugby league footballer who played as a forward in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for the Cook Islands, and at club level for the Bay of Plenty Stags and the Altona Roosters.
Playing career Kuru played for the Bay of Plenty Stags in the 1996 Lion Red Cup, scoring two tries in the semi-final defeat by Waikato.
As of 2010, Kuru plays for the Altona Roosters in the Victorian Rugby League competition. Kuru captained the squad to the 2010 title.Altona Roosters 28 Sunbury United Tigers 26 Rugby League Coaching Manuals, 1 September 2010 He was chosen in an Australian Affiliated national side in 2005, representing Victoria.Lions Roar in WA and Australian Rep Honours South Perth Lions Rugby League Club
Representative career Kuru made his début for the Cook Islands at the 1997 World Nines tournament.1997 World Nines Tournament rugby-league-world.com
He was then picked in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup squad.Wales v Cook Islands preview BBC Sport
Kuru later represented the Cook Islands in test series against New Zealand Māori in 2003 and Fiji in 2004.
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