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'''Toka Natua''' (born 22 November 1991) is a New Zealand [[rugby union]] and [[rugby league]] footballer. She has played representative rugby union (RU) for [[New Zealand women's national rugby union team|New Zealand]], and representative rugby league (RL) for the [[Cook Islands women's national rugby league team|Cook Islands]].
'''Toka Natua''' (born 22 November 1991) is a New Zealand [[rugby football]]er. She has represented [[New Zealand women's national rugby union team|New Zealand]] in [[rugby union]] and the [[Cook Islands women's national rugby league team|Cook Islands]] in [[rugby league]]. She plays for the [[Blues Women]] in the [[Super Rugby Aupiki]] competition.

== Rugby career ==

=== 2015–16 ===
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Natua made her debut for the [[New Zealand women's national rugby union team]], the [[New Zealand women's national rugby union team|Black Ferns]], in 2015 against [[Canada women's national rugby union team|Canada]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Ferns?id=2495 |title=Toka Natua |publisher=[[allblacks.com]] |accessdate=10 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140517/http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Ferns?id=2495# |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2016, She scored a try in the win over the [[Australia women's national rugby union team|Wallaroos]] in the second [[2016 Laurie O'Reilly Cup|Laurie O'Reilly Cup]] match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Julian |first=Adam |date=2024-05-24 |title=A history of the prestigious Laurie O'Reilly Cup |url=https://www.allblacks.com/news/a-history-of-the-prestigious-laurie-oreilly-cup |url-status=live |access-date=2024-07-17 |website=allblacks.com |language=en-NZ}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-26 |title=Black Ferns vs Australia |url=http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/teamsheet_bf.asp?MT_ID=10092 |url-status=live |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=stats.allblacks.com}}</ref>

=== 2017 ===
Natua scored a hat-trick and was also cited for foul play, in New Zealand's victory over [[England women's national rugby union team|England]] in the [[2017 Women's Rugby World Cup Final|final]] of the [[2017 Women's Rugby World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/26/england-women-new-zealand-rugby-world-cup-final-match-report |title=Toka Natua irrepressible as New Zealand end the dream for battling England |last=Meagher |first=Gerard |date=27 August 2017 |work=[[The Guardian]] |accessdate=10 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140452/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/26/england-women-new-zealand-rugby-world-cup-final-match-report# |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rwcwomens.com/news/270359?lang=en |title=Womens Rugby World Cup 2017 |date=18 August 2017 |website=www.rwcwomens.com |language=en-gb |accessdate=10 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143221/https://www.rwcwomens.com/news/270359?lang=en# |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> She then represented the [[Cook Islands women's national rugby league team|Cook Islands]] at the [[2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup]] in [[Australia]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/98991169/black-ferns-star-toka-natua-representing-cook-islands-at-womens-rugby-league-world-cup |title=Black Ferns star Toka Natua representing Cook Islands at Women's Rugby League World Cup |website=[[Stuff.co.nz]] |publisher=Fairfax NZ |date=17 November 2017 |accessdate=10 June 2018}}</ref>


=== 2019–20 ===
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She made her debut for the [[New Zealand women's national rugby union team]], the Black Ferns, in 2015 against [[Canada women's national rugby union team|Canada]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Ferns?id=2495 |title=Toka Natua |publisher=[[allblacks.com]] |accessdate=10 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140517/http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Ferns?id=2495# |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Natua scored three tries, as well as being cited for foul play, in New Zealand's win over [[England women's national rugby union team|England]] in the [[2017 Women's Rugby World Cup Final|final]] of the [[2017 Women's Rugby World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/26/england-women-new-zealand-rugby-world-cup-final-match-report |title=Toka Natua irrepressible as New Zealand end the dream for battling England |last=Meagher |first=Gerard |date=27 August 2017 |work=[[The Guardian]] |accessdate=10 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140452/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/26/england-women-new-zealand-rugby-world-cup-final-match-report# |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rwcwomens.com/news/270359?lang=en |title=Womens Rugby World Cup 2017 |date=18 August 2017 |website=www.rwcwomens.com |language=en-gb |accessdate=10 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143221/https://www.rwcwomens.com/news/270359?lang=en# |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In 2019, she was part of the Black Ferns team that won the [[2019 Women's Rugby Super Series|Women's Rugby Super Series]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/black-ferns/114218297/black-ferns-skipper-les-elder-returns-for-super-series-decider-against-england|title=Black Ferns skipper Les Elder returns for Super Series decider against England|date=13 July 2019|publisher=Stuff.co.nz|accessdate=2019-07-17}}</ref> In 2020, she was named in the Black Ferns squad that took on the New Zealand Barbarians in Waitakere.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-13 |title=Six debutants named in Black Ferns side to take on New Zealand Barbarians |url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/six-debutants-named-in-black-ferns-side-to-take-on-new-zealand-barbarians/ |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=www.rugbypass.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jennie |date=2020-11-12 |title=Teams named for Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians |url=http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2020/11/12/teams-named-for-black-ferns-v-nz-barbarians/ |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=4 The Love Of Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref>


=== 2023 ===
She played for the [[Cook Islands women's national rugby league team|Cook Islands]] at the [[2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/98991169/black-ferns-star-toka-natua-representing-cook-islands-at-womens-rugby-league-world-cup |title=Black Ferns star Toka Natua representing Cook Islands at Women's Rugby League World Cup |website=[[Stuff.co.nz]] |publisher=Fairfax NZ |date=17 November 2017 |accessdate=10 June 2018}}</ref>
Natua joined the [[Blues Women]] for the [[2023 Super Rugby Aupiki season]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-23 |title=Super Rugby Aupiki: Black Ferns prop Krystal Murray to make Hurricanes debut after leaving Blues |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/131289617/super-rugby-aupiki-black-ferns-prop-krystal-murray-to-make-hurricanes-debut-after-leaving-blues |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=Stuff |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cama |first=Akuila |date=2022-12-22 |title=Tough few months for Sowakula |url=https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/sports/rugby/tough-few-months-for-sowakula/ |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=Fiji Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref> At the end of 2023, she will be joining her partner, [[Pita Gus Sowakula]], and their one-year-old daughter in Clermont, France.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dermody |first=Jessica |date=2022-12-21 |title=One door shuts, another opens for Sowakula |url=https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/12/21/france-bound-sowakula-opens-up-on-tough-final-months-in-nz/ |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=1 News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasekaseka |first=Marika |date=2022-12-22 |title=Sowakula and partner to join Clermont later next year |url=https://www.fijivillage.com/news/Sowakula-and-partner-to-join-Clermont-later-next-year-r58f4x/ |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=www.fijivillage.com |language=en}}</ref> She will be signing with the Clermont women’s side.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vinicombe |first=Tom |date=2022-12-14 |title='Still waiting for that World Cup': France-bound Sowakula gunning for 2023 |url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/still-waiting-for-that-world-cup-france-bound-sowakula-gunning-for-2023/ |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=www.rugbypass.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-13 |title=Pita Gus Sowakula confirms his future in France |url=https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/pita-gus-sowakula-confirms-his-future-in-france |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=Chiefs |language=en}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
In 2019, she was part of the winning Black Ferns team of the [[2019 Women's Rugby Super Series]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/black-ferns/114218297/black-ferns-skipper-les-elder-returns-for-super-series-decider-against-england|title=Black Ferns skipper Les Elder returns for Super Series decider against England|date=13 July 2019|publisher=Stuff.co.nz|accessdate=2019-07-17}}</ref>
Natua is of [[Cook Islanders|Cook island]] descent and was born in [[Tokoroa]]. She is a [[graphic designer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=CALDWELL |first=OLIVIA |date=2018-05-26 |title=Black Ferns star Toka Natua reveals how pro rugby contract has changed her life |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/104174505/black-ferns-star-toka-natua-reveals-how-pro-rugby-contract-has-changed-her-life |access-date=2023-03-13 |website=Stuff |language=en}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
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==External links==
*[http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/profile_bf.asp?BFID=5184 Black Ferns Profile]
{{New Zealand Squad 2017 Rugby World Cup}}
{{New Zealand Squad 2017 Rugby World Cup}}


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[[Category:New Zealand women's international rugby union players]]
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Latest revision as of 18:43, 21 July 2024

Toka Natua
Date of birth (1991-11-22) 22 November 1991 (age 32)
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2020 Waikato 36 (25)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2020 Neuseeland 24 (25)
Rugby league career
Playing information
PositionProp
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022 Cook Inseln
Medal record
Women's rugby union
Representing  Neuseeland
Women's Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2017 Ireland Team competition

Toka Natua (born 22 November 1991) is a New Zealand rugby footballer. She has represented New Zealand in rugby union and the Cook Islands in rugby league. She plays for the Blues Women in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition.

Rugby career

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2015–16

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Natua made her debut for the New Zealand women's national rugby union team, the Black Ferns, in 2015 against Canada.[2] In 2016, She scored a try in the win over the Wallaroos in the second Laurie O'Reilly Cup match.[3][4]

2017

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Natua scored a hat-trick and was also cited for foul play, in New Zealand's victory over England in the final of the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.[5][6] She then represented the Cook Islands at the 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup in Australia.[7]

2019–20

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In 2019, she was part of the Black Ferns team that won the Women's Rugby Super Series.[8] In 2020, she was named in the Black Ferns squad that took on the New Zealand Barbarians in Waitakere.[9][10]

2023

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Natua joined the Blues Women for the 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki season.[11][12] At the end of 2023, she will be joining her partner, Pita Gus Sowakula, and their one-year-old daughter in Clermont, France.[13][14] She will be signing with the Clermont women’s side.[15][16]

Personal life

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Natua is of Cook island descent and was born in Tokoroa. She is a graphic designer.[17]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Toka Natua | Rugby.com.au". www.rugby.com.au. Archived from the original on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Toka Natua". allblacks.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  3. ^ Julian, Adam (24 May 2024). "A history of the prestigious Laurie O'Reilly Cup". allblacks.com. Retrieved 17 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Black Ferns vs Australia". stats.allblacks.com. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Meagher, Gerard (27 August 2017). "Toka Natua irrepressible as New Zealand end the dream for battling England". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Womens Rugby World Cup 2017". www.rwcwomens.com. 18 August 2017. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Black Ferns star Toka Natua representing Cook Islands at Women's Rugby League World Cup". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax NZ. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  8. ^ "Black Ferns skipper Les Elder returns for Super Series decider against England". Stuff.co.nz. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  9. ^ "Six debutants named in Black Ferns side to take on New Zealand Barbarians". www.rugbypass.com. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  10. ^ Powell, Jennie (12 November 2020). "Teams named for Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians". 4 The Love Of Sport. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Super Rugby Aupiki: Black Ferns prop Krystal Murray to make Hurricanes debut after leaving Blues". Stuff. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  12. ^ Cama, Akuila (22 December 2022). "Tough few months for Sowakula". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  13. ^ Dermody, Jessica (21 December 2022). "One door shuts, another opens for Sowakula". 1 News. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  14. ^ Rasekaseka, Marika (22 December 2022). "Sowakula and partner to join Clermont later next year". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  15. ^ Vinicombe, Tom (14 December 2022). "'Still waiting for that World Cup': France-bound Sowakula gunning for 2023". www.rugbypass.com. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  16. ^ "Pita Gus Sowakula confirms his future in France". Chiefs. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  17. ^ CALDWELL, OLIVIA (26 May 2018). "Black Ferns star Toka Natua reveals how pro rugby contract has changed her life". Stuff. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
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