Ruki Tipuna (born 11 May 1983) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who has played for Aviva Premiership side Newcastle Falcons, 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 Maori 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.