Andrew S. Knewstubb (born 14 September 1995) is a New Zealand rugby sevens and rugby union player. His position is fullback.[1][2] He represented New Zealand at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[3]
Date of birth | (1995-09-14) 14 September 1995 (age 27) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 88 kg (194 lb; 13 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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He won gold medal with the New Zealand team in the men's rugby sevens tournament during the 2018 Commonwealth Games. He was also a key member of the New Zealand side which won the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament by defeating England 33-12 in the final.[4] He was named in the New Zealand squad to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the men's rugby sevens tournament.[5] He was also part of the New Zealand side which claimed silver medal after losing to Fiji 24-12 at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[6][7] It was also New Zealand's first ever Olympic medal in the men's rugby sevens.
Knewstubb was named as a late signing for Tasman during the 2021 Bunnings NPC after a season ending injury to Mark Telea. He made his debut for Tasman against Bay of Plenty at Trafalgar Park in a non competition match, starting in the number 15 jersey and scoring a try in a 26–9 win for the Mako. The side went on to make the premiership final before losing 23–20 to Waikato.
2018 New Zealand Commonwealth Games team | |
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Badminton |
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Basketball |
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Beach volleyball |
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Boxing |
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Lawn bowls |
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Netball |
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Rugby sevens |
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Shooting |
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Squash |
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Swimming |
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Triathlon |
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Weightlifting |
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Wrestling |
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Chef de Mission: Rob Waddell |
2020 New Zealand Olympic team | |
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Canoeing |
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Diving |
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Equestrian |
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Field hockey |
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Football |
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Golf |
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Karate |
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Rowing |
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Rugby sevens |
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Sailing |
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Shooting |
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Surfing |
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Taekwondo |
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Tennis | |
Triathlon |
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Weightlifting |
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Chef de Mission: Rob Waddell |
New Zealand men's 2020 Summer Olympics squad – Silver Medal | |
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Backs | |
Coach | Clark Laidlaw |