Ruben Love


Ruben Tamati Love is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a first five-eighth and fullback for the All Blacks, Hurricanes in Super Rugby, and Wellington in the Bunnings NPC. He is the son of former Māori All Black Matene Love.

Club career

Love made his debut for Wellington on 25 September 2020 in a game against Bay of Plenty, scoring a try in the 32–10 victory.

International career

Love made his debut for the All Blacks on 26 October 2024, coming off the bench, in a 64–19 win over Japan. In this game he scored 2 tries. He previously represented the All Blacks XV, the Māori All Blacks and the New Zealand U20 team.