From childhood adversity to star of the best women’s rugby team in the world

[@GenDischarges]

What an admirable human being and a great rugby player. Love from Oz

[@rickpuletaha4087]

You're an inspiration to all Ruby. Love watching your passion, desire & ruggedness on the field. Continue your great journey.

[@georgeombeo1640]

absolutely....got mana written all over her

[@joehana1844]

I agree George Ombeo Mana wahine toa

[@carlaeher]

Thank you for sharing your story Ruby, it is beautiful and inspiring. I’ve always looked up to the black ferns when recovering from injury, or even when depression hits and I need some motivation to train. I volunteer at the Langford seven’s event as the Spanish team’s TLO, and every time I see the black ferns on tournament week, I am always mesmerized because I am looking at the people who inspire me in real life. I’ve never come up to say hi because I want to be respectful and because my heart is usually beating out of my chest, but this year I hope I can muster up the courage to say hi! Thank you for being you! 😊

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Don't be shy, just say hello they won't bite

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Believe me go and say hello it really ain't a big thing. They would appreciate it, I'm sure.

[@chanelopesu]

I just watched this video after the NZ Women’s Sevens team won the Olympic Gold!! Ruby’s right, the Women’s team are an inspiration, they work hard, play hard, have sacrificed so much to get where they are. Each player comes across so grounded, so approachable (typical of Kiwi’s) and they represent NZ with great pride, heart and soul. So glad NZ Rugby has got it so right for the women’s game. Ruby and the rest of the NZ Seven’s team have inspired not only NZ but a host of nations watching the Olympics. Thank you Ruby and co. 🙏👏🏼👏🏼

[@theflaver]

I Love watching Ruby and the Sevens Sistas! I love to watch women's seven much more than the men and Ruby is inspirational! Big Heart! Big engine! And always she shows her passion for the game and her mates!

[@dragunslayer8356]

What a genuinely awesome human you are Miss Ruby, you speak from the heart that's definitely obvious.

[@danielmubeah9410]

A beautiful era of rugby. So glad to be seeing this. Very inspiring.

[@jennifertharp659]

Ruby Tui, you are luminous! Thank you for having the courage to pursue this calling and for being so encouraging to all of us! Cheers and Aloha! 🌺

[@jamestorlage1461]

Every time I see interviews with you and little inserts on you, my respect just grows and grows. I’m a teacher - thank you so much for being such a tremendous role model for me to show to the kids I teach, especially young girls who need it so desperately.

[@UK_Thai]

Don't find many people inspiring, especially in sport, but honestly find Ruby very inspiring, only found out her about her this evening after watching her viral BBC interview after playing Russia in the Olympics.

[@AntoniMillson]

touching, straight from the heart. kia kaha tui, black ferns, womens' pro sport

[@knowerzark]

What a genuine, enthusiastic, charismatic person? When you get too old to play rugby you might want to think about becoming PM. The world could do with more like you.

[@casshendry]

Awesome Ruby Tui. Love watching your gutsy passionate efforts on the rugby field and that mean as left pass you have. Same with all the wahine-toa in your guys team you are all awesome really. Kia kaha and all the best to you your whanau and the team. You guys make us Kiwis proud as. Chur.

[@raneetablog]

Amazing story Ruby Tui and now Rugby World champ 2022

[@tumanakomanuel120]

Tenei te mihi kia koe Ruby...."WOW" Tears in my Heart, Soul, Wairua...Whanau is YOU....Me...Everything...Inspiring, Transpiring, Aspiring Korero...Thank You

[@Ozvinyljunkie]

What an awesome human. Much love from Australia

[@razeenmeyer9728]

I cannot help but love this woman. Beautiful, athletic but most of all, so damn down to earth. Females! Take note, this is a woman that any man will respect. I respect you Ruby. Go get em tiger. From a South African💜🇿🇦🇳🇿

[@Resonate19]

What a smile. She must light up every room and stadium

[@rewihemara]

Awesome korero.What an inspiration.You and the whole team are setting the pathway for our tamariki mokopuna.They are watching.Kanui te mihi kia koutou.Well organised team that gets on together thinks the same and backs each other.Ka mau te wehi.Nga wahine toa nga mihi.

[@rwags6848]

Quite moving Ruby. We’re proud of you and the girls.

[@wakawaata9268]

Rubi your an absolute roll model for the young girls coming through. Stay great, and remember mum dad and your family and I bet you'll only do awesome throughout life. Pleasure to have found this video.

[@aniedav7075]

You are truly a star and role model for our young kiwis. Much respect Ruby Tui.

[@AE-ix2iz]

Malo lava Ruby. I believe being a father (parent) is the greatest blessing/responsibility. Your story reminds me of that blessing/responsibility. Much alofas to you and the family ❤️

[@swapnakiranjajjuvarapu7613]

she is so humble... awesome girl

[@calh4010]

Lead by example, Be that Inspiration, Have the Courage. Ruby and Black Ferns are my hero's in my life.

[@katerinakempb8217]

What a down to earth, feet flat on the ground kind of person, this is a role model, our mokopuna need to follow.

[@andrewinu9426]

Amazing 👌 family is everything.. your a role model to the next generation, your firmly down to earth person,and most importantly humble as... keep up the good work...as a Samoan /Maori it's humbling to say that grassroots is where you can aim for stars and never give up your dreams and with dedication and commitment anything is possible..

[@joellaraika6942]

Wow what an amazing and inspiring woman you are Ruby!!!

[@diningwithgeisha914]

What a beautiful human being Ruby Tui is. One of the few people in the history of the world that I truly admire as a person.

[@johnnyginnen8831]

Malo lava Ruby Tui.. wow great person..

[@paletuatoa]

And now Gold Tokyo 2020 🙏 Congratulations Ruby 🇳🇿🇼🇸

[@Debidawg]

I played every sport I could, grew up knowing I couldn’t be paid, but at 56, would so have been a rugby playa!! God bless y’all, stay humble.

[@stevehughes1510]

Good to see this thanks HSBC.........she's a gem with a gold medal now also......go kiwi.

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

He Tuawahine!!! Wāhine Toa, Mareikura Hāhinahina. Arohanui Ruby Tui.

[@saffasaffa5084]

Fantastic video. Ruby you are an inspiration to women. Keep the videos going.

[@harrycurrie9664]

And now Olympic champion ... Hello Ruby Tui'sday. 👍

[@gardenia24sugarfoot.36]

It is a hard row to have to deal with, Ruby Tui but like most Wahine growing up in NZ - so wonderful that this team you have been successful with have exceeded all expectations. As A senior Wahine watching you all develop into such fine young women & doing the best for the BEST Rugby Sevens Wahine Team on this planet. I do hope all of NZ is proud of you all as I am. Kia kaha Wahine ma.

[@msteresa653]

9 minutes of undiluted ruby tui?? i died. i'm dead. MARRY ME

[@delretadonaldson]

Absolutely...she's gorgeous 😍

[@marissamanan372]

She's truly my idol !!!

[@browniekomene6474]

Awesome inspiring. I hope young women globally seek humbly to add to this type of eternal legacy. It is the Phoenix or Tui rising from the ashes. It may seem and sound mythical. However Ruby Tui is the living, breathing, walking and talking example of achieving dreams. " Don't let fear stop you." ........HG BLACK ........

[@leighbrown1725]

Yep Ruby you are a true Legend thank you so much for your aroha always such a lovely talented humble beautiful woman 🙏❤️the world is a better place because you are in it!!!! Arohanui 👍😇

[@taraqueen58]

Amazing person she's the best in this Olympics in Tokyo 2020 (21)

[@BetterHumanz]

As a fellow kiwi that gave me goosebumps. That's all I go to say.

[@barrymilne7012]

RUBES YOU ARE A KIWI LEGEND NOW

[@tinirop]

She has felt the pain of childhood life. She knows when she see's the pain. She is a pain remover. She fills people with loving light. She is on.

[@soniahardie5568]

You a legend now 😎💪Olympic Gold❤

[@abdultawwab486]

Love her ❤

[@desireeayat9520]

What class!! Love the Poly way of life. Family first. Aloha from Hawaii.

[@nakihardcore7294]

Awesome very inspirational

[@bernadettepuerto1479]

Ruby Tio youre a great and strong lady amazing after all the hatdship in your life now your reaping all the success your dreaming of May God bless you with His abundant blessings guidance and graces all through your life i love you young lady im an avid fan of black ferns and im 64 year old working here in hongkong i love to watch every game of black ferns you stay safe and all in your team thank you

[@epifaalavatanuvasa5511]

Great story ruby❣️

[@lennybiddle1678]

What a great story

[@abdultawwab486]

I love her. . 😍

[@thedappercook]

She just won a Gold Medal at the Olympics. Incredible Incredible stuff.

[@dianahutchings]

Yes lbut WWE will do you a very soon dear let us call her when we are Yes but

[@thedappercook]

@@dianahutchings lol are you drunk? This makes no sense

[@josaiakata1754]

Love story Tui.

[@ava5ava]

Who's here from the BBC interview?

[@algraham7177]

Absolutely sevens is the greatest sport of them all, no doubt about it.

[@cherryharris8238]

Enjoyed your book Ruby ❤

[@mikesmith-rp1mb]

Inspiring.! 💚🇮🇪☘

[@sonnyrau2661]

God bless Ruby Amen

[@willinnewhaven3285]

The sun seems brighter When you've been in dark places. Keep on going, Ruby

[@iroam8825]

Righteous sis,taukoko ✌🏾

[@23879988]

What an absolutely brilliant person, if you want you can pop over to England and play for us you know lol.

[@davidpatterson5435]

I need the intro song to this video!

[@dalnuu7425]

Love you girl 👍👍

[@elchaposione5808]

she's cool cause she from wellywood. heck yeah!!

[@nilssveinsson8811]

World champion as well as Olympic champion but what an inspiration Ruby Tui is. There's no bullshit

[@jamesbyaruhanga4699]

Amazing woman

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Good stuff Ruby

[@aswenrademeyer2384]

Song?

[@testifyallisrevealed6141]

2:43🙏

[@eb2675]

The only thing the Olympics did for Ruby is let her earn some gold to hang on the outside to complement the solid gold inside her.

[@testifyallisrevealed6141]

3:32🙏

[@Rotavegas1]

nice!!!

[@justintyme1171]

Gosh, she's a darker version of Lisa carrington

[@kelsofire7366]

Ruby Tui ,Tu meke

[@billgauna9113]

Ruby are you single

[@kkim5342]

Learn to express urself ruby

[@delsar1523]

She used to smoke