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]
| Team information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| J# | Player | Club | Debut | M | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Franciny Amaral |  Melina |
2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 15 | Franciele Barros | Melina |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Giovanna Barth |  Maringa Hawks |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Patricia Bodeman | Melina |
2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Paula Casemiro |  Vitoria Rhinos |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Adriana Felix | Vitoria Rhinos |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Tatiane Fernandes | Vitoria Rhinos |
2018 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Maria Graf |  Urutau |
2018 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 23 | Natalia Jonck | Melina |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Bárbara Leal | Vitoria Rhinos |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Ana Loschi de Quadros | Vitoria Rhinos |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Leticia Medeiros | Melina |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Natalia Momberg | Vitoria Rhinos |
2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Giovanna Moura | Maringa Hawks |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Patricia Oliveira | Melina |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brena Prioste | Urutau |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Suzana Rodrigues | Vitoria Rhinos |
— | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Byanca Santa Rita | Melina |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Edna Santini | Vitoria Rhinos |
2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 20 | Pāmella Nascimento Silva | Melina |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Daniele Soares | Maringa Hawks |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Ellen Trindade | Melina |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Amanda Welter | Maringa Hawks |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.