Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea
Savea representing New Zealand during the haka
Full nameArdie Suemalo Savea
Date of birth (1993-10-14) 14 October 1993
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight107 kg (236 lb; 16 st 12 lb)
SchoolRongotai College
Notable relative(s)Julian Savea (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Current team Wellington/Moana Pasifika/Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012– Wellington 36 (85)
2013–2023 Hurricanes 131 (160)
2023–2024 2025–2026 Kobelco Kobe Steelers 15 (40)
2025 2026– Moana Pasifika 10 (25)
Correct as of 20 May 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 New Zealand U20 5 (5)
2016– New Zealand 96 (140)
Correct as of 23 November 2024
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2012–2016 New Zealand 6
Correct as of 16 July 2022
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
2019 JapanSquad
2023 FranceSquad

Ardie Suemalo Savea (born 14 October 1993) is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays as a Number 8 or Flanker for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby and Wellington in the Bunnings NPC. He was named the 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year.