A talented sportsman, Ruben Love was chased by a number of Mitre 10 Cup sides before opting to commit to the Wellington Lions with cricket also calling the shots.
As a Year 13 student at Palmerston North Boys’ High School, Love became the first player selected in both the New Zealand Under-18 Māori rugby and cricket teams.
Love represented the New Zealand U19s in cricket but he opted to go down the rugby route with both the Wellington and Manawatū unions offered Ruben full contracts, with the Hurricanes involved.
Ruben is primarily a first five-eighth but also played at fullback for the Boys' High first XV. In 2018, Love was selected for the Maori All Blacks u18 team and was also involved with the NZ u20s in 2020.
Love he began his professional career with the NPC side Wellington in 2020 and joined the Hurricanes in 2021.
His dynamic performances in Super Rugby Pacific earned him his first All Blacks call-up in July 2024, though an injury delayed his debut until October that year against Japan in Yokohama. Coming off the bench, Love scored two tries in the final 10 minutes, contributing to a 64–19 victory.
He also previously represented the All Blacks XV, the Māori All Blacks and the New Zealand U20 team.
Love earned his second All Blacks cap in the series finale against France in July 2025.
Career
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Wellington Fly Half |
2020 - present |
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Hurricanes Fly Half |
2021 - present |
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New Zealand Fly Half |
2024 - present |
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Palmerston North Boys High School Fly Half |
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Maori All Blacks Fly Half |
2022 - 2024 |
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All Blacks XV Fly Half |
2022 - 2025 |
