Who needs media training? Black Ferns star Ruby Tui gave a uniquely brilliant interview following their Rugby World Cup final.
England’s winning streak came to an end in the most important game of all as the Black Ferns won the World Cup for a sixth time on a historic night for women’s rugby at Eden Park.
In what has to be one of the most dramatic World Cup finals of all time, the Red Roses went down to 14 players when Lydia Thompson was shown a red card in the 18th minute and led for most of the game.
England had lost four previous finals to New Zealand and their hearts were broken once again as Ayesha Leti-I’iga’s try regained a three-point lead for the hosts with nine minutes remaining.
Following the match, fan favourite Tui was requested for media duties and she didn’t disappoint.
One fan wrote: “Mens Rugby can learn a lot from RubiTui..her enthusiasm and originality is fucking infectuous…legend”
“Rubi Tui is the greatest,” said second.
A third wrote: “Ruby Tui is an international treasure. That woman gives me goosebumps. What an advocate for women in sport
“Above everything, there is a girl clutching Ruby Tui’s book in her hands high above her head, proud to show it to the cameras and to the rest of the crowd. That’s how you grow the game, put women’s rugby on a platform and make it accessible for all and the rest will come,” commented another.
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Off-pitch lives and loves of England’s Red Roses after Rugby World Cup defeat
We take a look at the loved ones who will help the players to recover following the cruel defeat.
#1. Sarah Hunter’s boyfriend Nathan Smith
She has more than 120 caps for England and played in the victorious World Cup squad in 2014.
She is currently captaining England women in New Zealand. Hunter lives with her boyfriend, Nathan Smith, near Loughborough He is a coach at Doncaster Knights rugby club.
#2. Jess Breach’s boyfriend Archie White
Her partner is Archie White, who plays flanker for the Harlequins men’s side.