Jonathan Ruru

Jonathan Ruru (born 2 February 1993) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for Oyonnax in the French Top 14. His position of choice is scrum-half. He is the younger brother of Rebels player Michael Ruru. Ruru has represented the New Zealand Maori All Blacks and The All Black Sevens Teams. He now play in Provence rugby.

Jonathan Ruru

Date of birth	(1993-02-02) 2 February 1993
Place of birth	Napier, New Zealand
Height	184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)
School	Napier Boys' High School
Notable relative(s)	Michael Ruru (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half-back Current team Oyonnax Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2015 Hawke's Bay 1 (0) 2016–2017 Otago 21 (15) 2018–2021 Blues 46 (10) 2018–2021 Auckland 37 (30) 2021–2023 Provence Rugby 24 (15) 2023– Oyonnax 8 (0) Correct as of 7 December 2023 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2017-2019 Māori All Blacks 3 (0) Correct as of 26 July 2020 National sevens team Years Team Comps 2016 New Zealand 2 Correct as of 26 July 2020

A Hawkes Bay product, Ruru was ranked No 4 in his province in 2015, before finding an opportunity in an injury-hit Otago team in 2016 where he became a regular halfback in the Mitre 10 Cup.

He also earned a trial for the New Zealand Sevens, making the squad for two tournaments in 2016. He continued as a regular in 2017 impressing to earn a contract with the Blues, following his older brother who played for the Western Force. Ruru's form in the Mitre 10 Cup earned him a contract with the Blues and he has also been selected for the New Zealand Maori All Blacks.