Ruby Tui on Why Women's Rugby Can Change the World

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Wednesday, 4 November 2026 - 55 minutes

This week, Claira is joined by Ruby Tui, Olympic gold medallist, Rugby World Cup winner and former New Zealand Black Fern, to talk women's rugby, mental health, body confidence and the power of sport to change lives.Ruby reflects on her incredible sporting journey, from winning silver at the Rio Olympics to taking home gold in Tokyo, and how determination, mental preparation and learning from setbacks helped her achieve her dreams.Ruby tells us about the importance of representation in women's sport, the fight for equal pay and why she believes women's rugby has the power to change the world. She also shares her refreshing perspective on body image, challenging unrealistic beauty standards and encouraging women to celebrate their bodies for what they can do rather than how they look.She also looks ahead to the historic first-ever British and Irish Lions Women's Tour of New Zealand in 2027, why it's such a significant moment for women's rugby and how supporting women's sport can help create lasting change for future generations.Guest: Ruby Tui. You can find her on Instagram @rubytuiProducer: Monica Lillis

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