The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Black Ferns star Ruby Tui—Olympic champion, World Cup winner, and one of rugby’s most electrifying voices—alongside Katy Daley-McLean, Phil Vickery, and Tom Shanklin for a conversation full of laughs, vulnerability and unforgettable stories.

Ruby opens up about her upbringing in New Zealand, how sport gave her a sense of purpose, and choosing between netball and rugby. She also shares the real story of when she met King Charles at Buckingham Palace.

Ruby reflects on New Zealand’s semi-final loss to Canada, her honest assessment of what went wrong, and bold predictions for the World Cup final. She also talks through the meaning of the haka, the emotional power of wearing the Black Ferns jersey, and what inspired her book Straight Up.

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00:00 – Bread Talk, Cookbooks & Scott’s Horror Injury

06:05 – Teaser

07:09 – Ruby Tui Joins & Kiwi Snack Chat

09:12 – Who Am I: All Blacks & Black Ferns Edition

12:33 – When Ruby Met King Charles

18:11 – Growing Up in New Zealand

21:35 – How Sport Gave Ruby Belonging

27:35 – When Ruby Knew Rugby Was It

30:48 – Weight of the New Zealand Jersey

35:39 – Rio 2016 & Olympic Village Stories

40:39 – Winning Olympic Gold in Tokyo

42:48 – The Power of the Haka

48:01 – Winning the 2021 Rugby World Cup

53:01 – Losing to Canada Reaction

55:50 – England vs Canada Semi-Final Preview

01:01:47 – The Real Ruby & Katy Daley McLean

01:05:24 – Ruby’s Memoir: Straight Up

01:09:16 – Growth of the Women’s Game

01:11:08 – Community Questions

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