Maitua Feterika (born 19 May 1992) is a New Zealand

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footballer. She previously played for the

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, St George Illawarra Dragons and

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in the NRL Women's Premiership. Primarily a er, she has represented

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and

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Playing career

A Otahuhu Leopards junior, Feterika represented

in their Test match against

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in 2011. In 2014, while playing for Counties Manukau, she was selected for

, starting on the wing in their 12–8 win over Australia at WIN Stadium. On 2 December 2017, she started at in New Zealand's 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup final loss to Australia.

2018

In 2018, Feterika moved to Australia, joining Ipswich Brothers in the QRL Women's Division 1 competition. In June, she represented South East Queensland at the Women's National Championships. On 22 June, Feterika represented

under residency rules. On 28 June, she signed with the

NRL Women's Premiership team. In Round 1 of the 2018 NRL Women's season, Feterika made her debut in the Broncos' 30–4 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons, scoring a try. On 30 September, she started at in the Broncos' 34–12

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win over the

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2019

In April, revised eligibility laws were announced by the QRL, which ruled Feterika ineligible to represent Queensland. In May, she represented South East Queensland at the Women's National Championships. In June, Feterika joined St Marys RLFC in the

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. In July, she signed with the St George Illawarra Dragons. On 6 October, she started at prop in the Dragons' 6–30

loss to the Broncos.

2020

In 2020, Feterika began the season playing fore St Marys before returning to New Zealand due to the

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, which saw her miss the 2020 NRL Women's season. On 7 November, she played her 10th Test for New Zealand in a 28–8 win over Samoa.

2021

On 1 December, Feterika signed with the

to be a part of their inaugural NRLW squad.

2022

In round 2 of the delayed 2021 NRL Women's season, Feterika made her club debut for the Knights against the

. She played in 3 matches for the Knights, scoring one try, before parting ways with the club at the end of the season.

Achievements and accolades

Team

* 2018 NRLW Grand Final: Brisbane Broncos – Winners

References

External links

Newcastle Knights profileNZRL profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Feterika, Maitua 1992 births Living people Brisbane Broncos (NRLW) players New Zealand sportspeople of Samoan descent New Zealand female rugby league players New Zealand women's national rugby league team players Newcastle Knights (NRLW) players Queensland Rugby League State of Origin Women players Rugby league players from Auckland Rugby league second-rows Rugby league centres Rugby league props Samoa women's national rugby league team players St. George Illawarra Dragons (NRLW) players 21st-century New Zealand sportswomen