Cameroon national rugby union team

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Cameroon
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NicknameIndomitable Lions
Union Fédération Camerounaise de Rugby
Head coach Philippe Saint-André
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First colours
World Rugby ranking
Current108 (as of 4 November 2024)
Highest101 (23 November 2020)
First international
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 24-25 Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
(28 July 2001)
Biggest win
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 81–0 Mauritania  Flag of Mauritania.svg
(10 October 2003)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 76–8 Cameroon  Flag of Cameroon.svg
(13 July 2008)

The Cameroon national rugby union team (French: Equipe du Cameroun du Rugby XV), also known as the Indomitable Lions, [a] represents Cameroon in the sport of rugby union. They are ranked as a tier-three nation by the International Rugby Board (IRB). Cameroon have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have competed in qualifying tournaments. Cameroon also compete annually in the Africa Cup.

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History

In 2001 Cameroon played in the African qualification tournaments for the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Grouped in Pool A of Round 1, along with Uganda and Zambia. Cameroon lost their first match by one point, 25-24 to Zambia, but then defeated Uganda 17 to nil. Cameroon finished first in the final standings, advancing to Round 2.

In Round 2 Cameroon faced both Kenya and Madagascar. In their first match, Cameroon lost to Madagascar. They finished third in the standings after then losing to Kenya.

Cameroon participated in the African qualifying tournament for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, playing in the Northern Pool of Round 1a, along with Senegal and Nigeria. Cameroon finished second in the final standings after narrowly losing to Senegal, and defeating Nigeria. They also competed in the 2006 Africa Cup.

Record

World Cup

World Cup record
YearQualification status
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 1987 Not invited
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of Ireland.svg Flag of France.svg 1991 did not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 1995 did not enter
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 1999 did not enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2003 did not qualify
Flag of France.svg 2007 did not qualify
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2011 did not qualify
Flag of England.svg 2015 Withdrew
Flag of Japan.svg 2019 did not qualify
Flag of France.svg 2023

Overall

Below is a table of the representative rugby matches played by an Albania national XV at test level up until 24 November 2024, updated after match with Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana.

OpponentPlayedWonLostDrawn% Won
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 10100%
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 10100%
Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 1100100%
Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 1100100%
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 10100%
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 514020%
Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 20200%
Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 1100100%
Flag of Mauritania.svg  Mauritania 1100100%
Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 30300%
Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco A 1100100%
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 2200100%
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Amateurs 10100%
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 40400%
Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo 1100100%
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 20200%
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 211050%
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 321066.67%
Total331221036.36%

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Most of the national sporting teams in Cameroon go by this name, including the Cameroon national rugby league team. [1]

References

  1. ↑ Campton, Nick (5 September 2022). "The last hunt of Carol Manga, rugby league's indomitable lion of Cameroon". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 5 September 2022.
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