Brazil women's national rugby league team
Team information | |
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Governing body | Confederação Brasileira de Rugby League |
Region | Americas |
Head coach | Paul Grundy [1] |
Captain | Maria Graf |
IRL ranking | 11th |
Team results | |
First international | |
Brazil 48–0 Argentina (26 November 2018) | |
Biggest win | |
Brazil 48–0 Argentina (26 November 2018) | |
Biggest defeat | |
Brazil 0–70 Papua New Guinea (5 November 2022) | |
World Cup | |
Appearances | 1 (first time in 2021) |
Best result | 2021 Group Stage |
The Brazil women's national rugby league team (Portuguese: seleção femenina brasileira de rugby league) represent Brazil in international rugby league football competitions. They were announced to play in the 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup in July 2019.[2] Former Super League player Matt Gardner, of Brazilian descent, was announced as head coach in November 2019.[3] However, due to Covid restrictions and personal circumstance, Gardner was unable to fulfil his duties as head coach and was replaced by Paul Grundy in November 2020. [4]
Current squad[edit]
The following squad was announced on 10 October 2022 for the postponed 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup in November 2022.
Table last updated 10 November 2022, following the Round 3 match against Canada.
Notes:
- Just two members of the World Cup squad had played against Argentina in 2018. They are Maria Graf and Tatiane (Tati) Fernandes.
- All members of the squad participated in a warm-up match against France on 27 October 2022, with Franciny Amaral scoring the Brazil's only try.
Results[edit]
Full Internationals[edit]
Date | Opponent | Score | Tournament | Venue | Video | Report(s) |
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26 Oct 2018 | Argentina | 48–0 |
2018 South American Cup | Clube de Campo do Palmeiras, São Paulo | — | — |
1 Nov 2022 | England | 4–72 |
2021 World Cup | Headingley Stadium, Leeds | [5] | [6][7][8] |
5 Nov 2022 | Papua New Guinea | 0–70 |
MKM Stadium, Hull | [9] | [10][11] | |
9 Nov 2022 | Canada | 16–22 |
Headingley Stadium, Leeds | [12] | [13][14] |
Unofficial Matches[edit]
Date | Opponent | Score | Tournament | Venue | Video | Report(s) |
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27 Oct 2022 | France | 4–16 |
2021 World Cup Warm-Up Match[15] | Post Office Road, Featherstone | [16] | [17] |
Note:
- The above match against France is not considered a full international as more than 17 players took the field.[17]
References[edit]
- ^ "Grundy appointed head coach of Brasil for Rugby League World Cup". 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Nations confirmed for Women's Rugby League World Cup 2021". RLIF. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ "Former Super League player Gardner to coach Brasil Women". Latin Heat. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Grundy appointed head coach of Brasil for Rugby League World Cup". 12 November 2020.
- ^ "England play Brazil in the opening game of the women's tournament - RLWC2021 Cazoo Match Highlights". YouTube. Rugby League World Cup 2021. 1 Nov 2022. Retrieved 2 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Rugby League World Cup: England get tournament under way with thumping 72-4 win over Brazil". BBC. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "Women's Rugby League World Cup - England 72 v 4 Brazil". NRL. 1 Nov 2022. Retrieved 2 Nov 2022.
- ^ Walter, Brad (1 Nov 2022). "Winfield-Hill hat-trick helps England to big win over Brazil". NRL. Retrieved 2 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Papua New Guinea v Brazil - Match Highlights - 2021 Rugby League World Cup". YouTube. NRLW - National Rugby League Women's. 6 Nov 2022. Retrieved 6 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Women's Rugby League World Cup - Papua New Guinea 70 v 0 Brazil". NRL. 5 Nov 2022. Retrieved 6 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Women's Rugby League World Cup : Round 2 - Papua New Guinea Orchids 70 v 0 Brazil Women". NRL. 5 Nov 2022. Retrieved 6 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Canada face Brazil in the final game of the group stages - RLWC2021 Cazoo Match Highlights". YouTube. Rugby League World Cup 2021. 9 Nov 2022. Retrieved 10 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Women's Rugby League World Cup - Canada 22 v 16 Brazil". NRL. 10 Nov 2022. Retrieved 10 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Women's Rugby League World Cup : Round 3 - Canada Ravens 22 v 16 Brazil Women". Rugby League World Cup 2021. 10 Nov 2022. Retrieved 10 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Brazil v France to add to current buzz around international league". 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Brasil v França - Aquecimento para a Copa do Mundo". YouTube. Brasil Rugby League. 27 Oct 2022. Retrieved 28 Oct 2022.
- ^ a b "Brazil 4 v 16 France - Match report". European Rugby League. 28 Oct 2022. Retrieved 29 Oct 2022.