Stacey Waaka
New Zealand Olympian: 1426
olympic games
Medals
2
commonwealth games
Medals
1
1
New Zealand Olympian: 1426
EVENT: Rugby Sevens - Women
Stacey Waaka is a fast, evasive back that excels in both sevens and 15s.
She was first selected in the New Zealand Sevens team in 2016, and in 2017 won the World Cup with the Black Ferns. A natural athlete, Waaka has also represented New Zealand in touch rugby and at provincial level in netball, hockey and athletics.
Waaka had a star season for the Sevens team in 2019/2020, finishing as the World Series top try scorer and claiming the DHL Impact Player of the season. She went on to win Gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, backing it up with another Gold at Paris 2024.