Andorra women's national rugby union team

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Andorra
UnionAndorran Rugby Federation (FAR)
World Rugby ranking
Current33 (as of 8 April 2024)
First international
Andorra  Flag of Andorra.svg119–0Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
Biggest win
Andorra  Flag of Andorra.svg119–0Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria

The Andorra women's national rugby union team represents Andorra in rugby union. They played their first test match in April 2024 becoming the 76th Women's international team to play a test match. [1]

Contents

History

Andorra played their first test match against Bulgaria on 6 April 2024 in Andorra la Vella. [1] [2] Cristina Modesto scored her countries first international test points. [1]

Results

Results summary

(Full internationals only, updated to 5 April 2024)

Andorra Internationals From 2023
OpponentFirst MatchPlayedWonDrawnLostWin %
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 20241100100%
Summary20241100100%

Full internationals

WonLostDraw
TestDateOpponentPFPAVenueEvent
15 April 2024Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 1190 Andorra la Vella, Andorra First test match

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Birch, John (6 April 2024). "Amazing test debut for Andorra – ScrumQueens". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  2. "Las Leonas close on another European crown". World Rugby. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024. Elsewhere in Europe, Andorra have entered the rankings in 33rd following an impressive 119-0 victory against Bulgaria on their test debut.