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Ardie Savea, on Childhood, Rugby and Giving Back. All-Black and Hurricanes Rugby star Ardie Savea shares mental health insights from his sporting career, and how he overcomes setbacks. Follow his journey!
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- Ardie Savea. Behind the Design. Across rugby union, league, and AFL, ASICS recognises the significant contribution Polynesian athletes make in the game, bringing exceptional skill and unmatched entertainment on the professional stage.
ASICS Sportstyle x Ardie Savea. The Challenge: Expand on a global campaign but give it a local feel using Ambassador Ardie Savea. The Plan: With a campaign tagline of “A Lasting Legacy” we worked alongside Ardie to understand what a legacy meant to him.
- What Inspires This Kiwi Rugby Star to Move
- What Does Movement Mean to You?
- Why Do You Think An Active Lifestyle Is Important?
- What Has Your Rugby Journey Been like?
- How Do You Empower Yourself to Move and Achieve Your Goals?
- How Do You Face Challenges and Setbacks?
- What Is One Philosophy That You Live by?
- What’s Your Movement Story?
Since kicking off his professional rugby career at the age of 20, Ardie Savea has gone from strength to strength. Coming from a rugby family, with his older brother, Julian Savea a fellow New Zealand Rugby player, Savea has always been passionate about keeping fit and staying active. For Savea, his dream came true when he was selected for the All B...
“To me, It’s all about motivating myself to get out there and be active,” says Savea. “It’s about fitness and balancing my day with different activities, whether it be rugby training, taking my dogs out for runs, or playing basketball with the lads.” “At the end of the day, I just try to be active in some way. It makes me feel strong and confident....
“I think it’s really important to move everyday,” says Savea. “It not only helps your physical, but your mental wellbeing too.” “That’s why I think being active daily is so important, especially for our youth. Whether it’s rugby or soccer, or any other sport. At the end of the day, it’s about staying fit and healthy.” For Savea, being a part of a t...
Having grown up in a rugby family, with older brother Julian Savea playing for the NZ rugby squad and both parents avid players, the sport was always a part of Savea’s life. “Having my family and older brother play, that always inspired me,” he tells us. “When I was a kid, I’d watch all my heroes on TV. Seeing Jonah Lomu out there on the field was ...
“When I’m on the field with my teammates, I’m always thinking about what I can do to make every match the best it can be and put my all into it. I think back to my dream as a kid and recognise how far I’ve come.” Savea also finds inspiration off the field in the more creative space. “About a year ago, I started my own clothing business. It was alwa...
“For me, the main challenge is injuries,” Savea tells us. “When you’re injured, you can be out for six months. It’s can be real tough not playing and being out there on the field with the brothers.” Always the optimist, Savea doesn’t let these challenges stop him. “With any challenge, there’s another opportunity to grow with something else. If an i...
“I’m a big believer in being yourself,” Savea tell us. “I think these days, a lot of young people are pressured to be something different, especially when it comes to social media. And you know what, sometimes I get caught up in that too. Trying to be someone else to make other people happy.” “At the end of the day, you’ve got to just be yourself a...
From pro NZ rugby players, to young skaters, to everyday runners, we all move our own way. As a performance sportswearbrand, ASICS is committed to helping everyone in New Zealand enjoy an active lifestyle. To support his active lifestyle, Ardie Savea gets the right gear. Find out his top picks for rugby boots, running shoes and training apparelthat...
Apr 13, 2023 · We're excited to announce that Ardie Savea has re-signed with ASICS for a further 3 years! We can't wait to work on shared community initiatives and support Ardie as he strives to represent Wellington, NZ and Pasifika people on the world stage.
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Mar 28, 2024 · Ardie Savea was running late on Thursday, initially walking around with his iPhone camera video looking shaky before he eventually found a quiet place of sanctuary to field questions from a Zoom media assembly numbering in the 20s.
As the preferred choice of countless NRL and Super Rugby stars, including notable names like Shaun Johnson, Ardie Savea, and many more, the MENACE 4 has cemented its status as the go-to boot for players who demand nothing but the best.
