Theresa Setefano
Theresa Setefano is a talented rugby player who has recently transitioned from the Black Ferns Sevens to the XVs program, contributing her skills as a midfielder. Her experience in the Sevens format, including her role in the Black Ferns' victory at the 2022 tournament, brings valuable depth and competition to the squad as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
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Theresa Setefano is part of the Black Ferns squad that included players from the sevens programme.
New Zealand Rugby launches review after Black Ferns’ World Cup campaign; hint at future plans
New Zealand· 2025-10-04
Theresa Setefano is on the bench for the match against France.
Black Ferns v France: New Zealand side eye strong Women’s Rugby World Cup finishNew Zealand· 2025-09-27
Theresa Setefano failed a head injury assessment which could rule her out of the semifinal.
Black Ferns v South Africa: The ‘rark-up’ that sparked the Black Ferns into the World Cup semifinalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
Theresa Setefano beat two tackles from five metres out to score and make it 5-5.
Black Ferns v South Africa: New Zealand shake off South Africa to reach Rugby World Cup semfinalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-13
Centre Theresa Setefano scored as their ability to move the ball at pace opened gaps in the South African defence.
Canada breeze past Australia to set up World Cup semi-final against New Zealand – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-13
Theresa Setefano will start at second five-eighths in place of Sylvia Brunt.
Black Ferns v South Africa: Injured duo return for Allan Bunting’s side in World Cup quarter-finalNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Theresa Setefano scored a try against Spain in their Women's Rugby World Cup match.
New Zealand start their Women’s Rugby World Cup defense by downing Spain
Taiwan· 2025-08-26
Theresa Setefano also scored a try in the match against Spain.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns beat Spain but injury concerns dampen resultNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
Theresa Setefano is a veteran second five-eighth who scored a crucial late try in the French semi-final.
‘Pressure is a privilege’: Braxton Sorensen-McGee on being New Zealand’s youngest star | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-08-23
Theresa Setefano is part of the midfield in the new squad.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns name new-look squad for opener against SpainNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
Setefano is also making her third appearance in the World Cup.
No room for Ruby Tui as Black Ferns name 33-strong squad for Rugby World Cup defenceNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
Theresa Setefano will also get her first 15-a-side start this season.
Black Ferns vs USA: Sevens stars named as Ferns ring changes for final Pacific Four testNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Theresa Setefano was a consistent member of the match-day squad when the Black Ferns won the 2022 tournament.
Allan Bunting reflects on Black Ferns growth and ensuring player safety as World Cup loomsNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
