New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders
Summary
Ruby Tui, a New Zealand rugby player who has won a Rugby World Cup and Olympic medals, has signed a one-year contract with the Trailfinders Women’s team. Trailfinders are a top women’s rugby team that finished as finalists in the Premiership last season.Key Facts
- Ruby Tui is 34 years old and from New Zealand.
- She was part of the New Zealand team that won the 2021 Rugby World Cup.
- Tui has won Olympic gold and silver medals in rugby sevens, a faster, smaller-player version of rugby.
- She was named World Rugby’s women’s sevens player of the year in 2019.
- Trailfinders Women were finalists in the Premiership Women’s Rugby last season.
- Trailfinders’ coach Barney Maddison praised Tui’s experience, energy, and leadership.
- Tui said Trailfinders have welcomed her warmly and have a strong team culture.
- The deal is for one year, with Tui joining the Trailfinders for the upcoming season.
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