Ruben Love
New ZealandathleteMaleb. 19988.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ruben Love is an emerging talent in New Zealand’s rugby landscape, primarily playing as a fullback. He returns to the field this weekend after recovering from injury, marking his first appearance of the season and highlighting his importance to the Hurricanes' lineup.
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Love was named man of the match for his excellent control and finishing ability.
Hurricanes v Chiefs player ratings: The players who starred days out from All Blacks squad namingNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Ruben Love totally upstaged Damian McKenzie to further enhance his All Blacks playmaking credentials.
Super Rugby Pacific final: Hurricanes put 60 on Chiefs to win first title in a decadeNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
Ruben Love is described as a young pretender and the right playmaking choice to lead a new era for the All Blacks.
Hurricanes v Chiefs final delivers hope amid Super Rugby’s deeper woes - Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
Ruben Love is emerging as a promising player, fulfilling a destiny marked out for him by the rugby gods.
Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes playoffs push puts Ruben Love on Beauden Barrett’s pathNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Ruben Love sustained an ankle injury during training with the Hurricanes.
Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes star Ruben Love faces nervous wait over ankle injuryNew Zealand· 2026-02-14Ruben Love is mentioned as one of the technically competent kickers in the All Blacks mix.
Scott Robertson exit: How All Blacks problems run deeper than coachNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Ruben Love also stepped out of Team Rugby because of injury.
Black Clash 2026: Players visit Tauranga Hospital ahead of Bay Oval showdownNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Ruben Love stepped out of Team Rugby because of injury.
Black Clash 2026: Players visit Tauranga Hospital ahead of Bay Oval showdownNew Zealand· 2026-01-16Ruben Love was among those to impress as the All Blacks cruised to a comfortable success.
All Blacks v Wales: Scott Robertson upbeat after All Blacks finish year with Cardiff victoryNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
Ruben Love scored a try for New Zealand after slipping through the defense.
All Blacks v Wales: World media reacts to New Zealand’s season-ending win in CardiffNew Zealand· 2025-11-22
Ruben Love had a cracking first half, entering the line smoothly to put Caleb Clarke away for the opener.
All Blacks v Wales player ratings: Assessing the performance of Scott Robertson’s side, in CardiffNew Zealand· 2025-11-22
Ruben Love will play at fullback in the match against Wales.
All Blacks v Wales: Scott Robertson makes mass changes for final test of the yearNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Ruben Love could be handed his second start at fullback this weekend.
All Blacks v Wales: The player who could emerge to claim the All Blacks’ right wingNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Ruben Love is a current All Black committed to Team Rugby.
T20 Black Clash: Former Black Cap Jesse Ryder joins Team Cricket for 2026New Zealand· 2025-11-18
The reluctance to expose Ruben Love to any time in the saddle stunting his development.
Assessing the All Blacks depth and best starting teamNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Ruben Love received a rating of 5.
All Blacks v Wallabies player ratings: How Scott Robertson’s side rated in Perth winNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
Ruben Love has led the team well this week and is seen as a promising player.
All Blacks v Wallabies: Injuries force selection rethink for Scott Robertson in PerthNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Ruben Love was selected on the bench for the All Blacks.
All Blacks: Rugby commentator Elliott Smith answers Herald readers’ questionsNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
Ruben Love came on for the final quarter for Leroy Carter and might have wished he hadn’t.
All Blacks player ratings: New names shine under pressure for Scott Robertson’s men against SpringboksNew Zealand· 2025-09-13
Ruben Love is already in the squad but has been billed more as an outside back/fullback.
All Blacks vs Springboks: Scott Robertson builds selection options ahead of 2027 Rugby World CupNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
Ruben Love is playing for Wellington.
All Blacks released to play NPC matches in wake of Argentina defeatNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Ruben Love is the All Blacks’ third-choice first five for the Rugby Championship.
Why Chiefs playmaker Josh Jacomb should move to the Highlanders – Liam NapierNew Zealand· 2025-08-09
Love is an emerging player with potential but no great exposure to the international game.
Richie Mo’unga’s return to All Blacks forces Robertson into juggling act with Rugby World Cup plans – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-08-07
Fullback Ruben Love earned decent pass marks during the French series.
Paul Lewis: The bolter that would add depth to All Blacks packNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Ruben Love is set to play for Wellington in their clash against Canterbury.
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown ruled out of season-opening NPC clash with shoulder injuryNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Ruben Love will play for Wellington in the opening round of the NPC.
All Blacks: Key players set to return for Argentina leg of Rugby ChampionshipNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Ruben Love’s starting debut at fullback saw some penetrating running.
How a weakened France team did the All Blacks a real favour – Paul LewisNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Ruben Love has the potential to lead the All Blacks from No 10.
All Blacks’ squad depth analysed after French series sweepNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
The delicate balance between risk and reward is further illustrated by Ruben Love’s maiden start at fullback while also covering McKenzie’s first five-eighths duties.
All Blacks v France: Chiefs-dominated All Blacks should avoid form fade – Liam NapierNew Zealand· 2025-07-17Fullback Ruben Love is making only his second appearance.
All Blacks v France: Scott Robertson shows first signs of future-proofing in side for third test – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-07-17
