ROB RUSH

Position
Loose Forward

Blues debut
2023 v Highlanders

Blues caps
1

Born
14/11/2000

Height
193cm

Weight
110kg

Province
Northland

A fresh face with a familiar name is the Blues’ newest recruit for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby season.

Northland blind-side flanker Rob Rush, son of former All Black and Sevens legend, Eric Rush, has joined the squad for the first time.

 Rush attended Saint Kentigern College in Auckland, living and playing in the Blues region with club stints at East Tamaki, East Coast Bays and Kaio as well as Northland representative level teams.

In his own unique way, Rush explained what it meant to be selected in his first Blues squad.

 “I was definitely cheering, but also grateful to be part of the boys for the coming season,” said Rush.

“As a newbie to the squad, I can’t wait to pick the brains of those who’ve been around the barracks for a while. At the same time, I’m not going to back down to them. I can’t wait for everything to kick off.”

Blues Head Coach, Leon MacDonald, said Rush’s selection presented a real opportunity to grow as a rugby player .

“Rob had a really good season for Northland and has honed his craft in the Blues region for many years now.”

“He is a real physical presence on the side of the scrum and has an immense engine and work-rate. We’re excited to see what he can do in a Super Rugby environment.”