Ruby Tui: Olympic Gold, Meeting King Charles & World Cup Final Predictions | Stick to Rugby EP 36

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. 🚨 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.