Andrew Knewstubb


Andrew Knewstubb is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays as a back for the New Zealand national sevens team.
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International career

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. He was named in the New Zealand squad to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the men's rugby sevens tournament. He was also part of the New Zealand side which claimed silver medal after losing to Fiji 24-12 at the 2020 Summer Olympics. It was also New Zealand's first ever Olympic medal in the men's rugby sevens.
Knewstubb was named as a late signing for during the 2021 Bunnings NPC after a season-ending injury to Mark Tele'a. He made his debut for Tasman against 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.
In 2024, He represented New Zealand at the Paris Olympics.