Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea
Savea in 2023
Full nameArdie Suemalo Savea
Born (1993-10-14) 14 October 1993
Wellington, New Zealand
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb)
SchoolRongotai College
Notable relativeJulian Savea (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Current team Wellington, Kobelco Steelers
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012– Wellington 36 (85)
2013–2023 Hurricanes 131 (160)
2023–2024 2025–2026 Kobe Steelers 24 (55)
2025 2027– Moana Pasifika 12 (35)
Correct as of 28 August 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 New Zealand U20 5 (5)
2016– New Zealand 101 (155)
Correct as of 28 August 2025
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 Japan Squad
2023 France Squad

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.