Brazil women's national rugby league team

Last updated
Brazil
Team information
Governing bodyConfederação Brasileira de Rugby League
RegionAmericas
Head coachPaul Grundy [1]
CaptainMaria Graf
IRL ranking 12th
Team results
First international
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 48–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina
(26 November 2018)
Biggest win
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 48–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina
(26 November 2018)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 0–70 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
(5 November 2022)
World Cup
Appearances1 (first time in 2021 )
Best result2021 Group Stage

The Brazil women's national rugby league team 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]

Contents

Current squad

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#PlayerClubDebutMTGPts
8Franciny Amaral Melbourne colours.svg Melina20223104
15Franciele Barros Melbourne colours.svg Melina20223000
14Giovanna Barth Manly Sea Eagles colours.svg Maringa Hawks20222000
9Patricia Bodeman Melbourne colours.svg Melina20223104
10Paula Casemiro Rhinoscolours.svg Vitoria Rhinos20223000
1Adriana Felix Rhinoscolours.svg Vitoria Rhinos20222000
2Tatiane Fernandes Rhinoscolours.svg Vitoria Rhinos20183000
7Maria Graf Gold Coast Titans colours.svg Urutau20183024
23Natalia Jonck Melbourne colours.svg Melina20221000
13Bárbara Leal Rhinoscolours.svg Vitoria Rhinos20222000
17Ana Loschi de Quadros Rhinoscolours.svg Vitoria Rhinos20223000
3Leticia Medeiros Melbourne colours.svg Melina20223000
18Natalia Momberg Rhinoscolours.svg Vitoria Rhinos20223104
6Giovanna Moura Manly Sea Eagles colours.svg Maringa Hawks20223000
11Patricia Oliveira Melbourne colours.svg Melina20223000
16Brena Prioste Gold Coast Titans colours.svg Urutau20223000
6Suzana Rodrigues Rhinoscolours.svg Vitoria Rhinos0000
5Byanca Santa Rita Melbourne colours.svg Melina20221000
22Edna Santini Rhinoscolours.svg Vitoria Rhinos20223104
20Pāmella Nascimento Silva Melbourne colours.svg Melina20221000
4Daniele Soares Manly Sea Eagles colours.svg Maringa Hawks20221000
21Ellen Trindade Melbourne colours.svg Melina20221000
12Amanda Welter Manly Sea Eagles colours.svg Maringa Hawks20223000

Notes:

Results

Full Internationals

DateOpponentScoreTournamentVenueVideoReport(s)
26 Oct 2018Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
48–0
2018 South American Cup Flag of Brazil.svg Clube de Campo do Palmeiras, São Paulo
1 Nov 2022Flag of England.svg  England
4–72
2021 World Cup Flag of England.svg Headingley Stadium, Leeds [5] [6] [7] [8]
5 Nov 2022Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
0–70
Flag of England.svg MKM Stadium, Hull [9] [10] [11]
9 Nov 2022Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
16–22
Flag of England.svg Headingley Stadium, Leeds [12] [13] [14]

Unofficial Matches

DateOpponentScoreTournamentVenueVideoReport(s)
27 Oct 2022Flag of France.svg  France
4–16
2021 World Cup Warm-Up Match [15] Flag of England.svg Post Office Road, Featherstone [16] [17]

Note:

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