New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

World Cup-winning New Zealand international rugby player Ruby Tui has joined Trailfinders Women, according to BBC Sport. The 34-year-old agreed to a one-year contract with the club, which finished as Premiership Women's Rugby finalists last season. Tui, who is widely respected in the women's game, is set to bring her wealth of experience and leadership to the squad, according to Trailfinders head coach Barney Maddison.

In addition to winning the Rugby World Cup in 2021, Tui holds Olympic gold and silver medals in sevens rugby and was named World Rugby's women's sevens player of the year in 2019. Tui also played a crucial role in New Zealand's victory over England in the 2021 World Cup final. Tui expressed her excitement about joining Trailfinders, praising the team's welcoming atmosphere and the impressive performance of the squad during the previous season.