Joanne Fa'avesi

Joanne Fa'avesi
Date of birth (1992-02-05) February 5, 1992
Place of birthSalinas, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker, Prop (7s)
International career
Years Team Apps Points
2016– United States 6 (0)
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2014– United States
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Years of service2017–present
Rank Sergeant
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto Team competition

Joanne "Nana" Fa'avesi (born February 5, 1992) is an American rugby sevens player. She won a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games as a member of the United States women's national rugby sevens team.[1][2]

Fa'avesi was selected to represent the United States at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.[3][4]

She was named in the Eagles XVs side on July 17 to the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that will be held in England.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Joanne Fa'avesi". Toronto2015.org. 2015 Pan American Games. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  2. ^ "TeamUSA Rugby at the 2015 Pan American Games". TeamUSA.org. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  3. ^ "USA names rosters for Sevens World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Cahill, Calder (September 1, 2022). "Women's Eagles Sevens target podium chase as roster is named for the Rugby World Cup Sevens". eagles.rugby. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  5. ^ "USA name squad for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025". Rugby World Cup. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  6. ^ Burke, Jenni (July 17, 2025). "USA Women's Eagles Squad ready to make their mark as the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 is revealed". USA Rugby. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
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