Cristo Tofa

Cristo Tofa (born 11 December 1987) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She has played two tests for the Black Ferns; she currently plays for Hurricanes Poua in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition, having previously played for the Blues Women.

Cristo Tofa
Date of birth (1987-12-11) 11 December 1987
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015, 2019–Present Auckland 20 (25)
2017–2018 North Harbour 8 (0)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–2022 Blues Women 2 (0)
2023 Hurricanes Poua (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–  New Zealand 2 (0)

Rugby career

2014–18

Tofa took up rugby at the age of 26; four years later she was called into the Black Ferns squad and made her test debut against Australia in 2018.[1][2][3] She played in both test matches against Australia.

2020

In 2020 she featured for the Probables against the Possibles in a Black Ferns trial match.[4][5] She donned the Black Ferns jersey again and played against the New Zealand Barbarians at Waitakere.[6]

2021–22

Tofa was selected for the Blues women's team in a historic match-up with the Chiefs in 2021.[7][8] Later that year she was signed by the Blues for the inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki in 2022.[9][10] She featured in their 0–35 thrashing by the Chiefs Manawa in the final round.[11][12]

2023

Tofa moved to Hurricanes Poua for the 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki season.[13]

References
  1. Stanley, Ashley (17 September 2020). "Youth worker wants to share Black Fern jersey's power". Stuff. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  2. "Five debutants named in Black Ferns". FIJI TV. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  3. Newman, Beth (15 August 2018). "Black Ferns name five debutants to face Wallaroos". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  4. "Auckland Storm players named to start in Black Ferns Possibles V Probables match". www.aucklandrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  5. "Possibles v Probables named for Black Ferns trial". Chiefs. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  6. Powell, Jennie (12 November 2020). "Teams named for Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians". 4 The Love Of Sport. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  7. "Talent-laden nib Blues women's squad named for historic Super Rugby clash". superrugby.co.nz. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  8. "Super Rugby: Blues, Chiefs women's teams named for historic clash". NZ Herald. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  9. Foote, Stephen (4 November 2021). "Super Rugby Aupiki: Black Fern-laden squads announced for inaugural women's tournament". Newshub. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  10. "Exciting nib Blues Super Rugby Aupiki Squad Announced". Blues Rugby. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  11. "Experienced pair return for key clash for nib Blues". superrugby.co.nz. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  12. Burnes, Campbell (20 March 2022). "Chiefs Manawa crowned Sky Super Rugby Aupiki champs". superrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  13. "Movers and shakers of Super Rugby Aupiki". RNZ. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
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