Czech Republic women's national rugby union team

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Czech Republic
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First colours
World Rugby ranking
Current46 (as of 4 December 2023)
Highest31 (2023)
Lowest46 (2023)
First international
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 5–5 Austria  Flag of Austria.svg
(Vienna, Austria 5 June 2004)
Biggest win
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 40–0 Eastern Germany  Flag of Germany.svg
(Prague, Czech Republic 8 November 2009)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 97–0 Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
(Madrid, Spain 9 October 2016)

The Czech Republic women's national rugby union team played their first international in 2004.

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History

At the 2022–23 Rugby Europe Women's Trophy, Czechia climbed to their highest ranking of 31st from 44th after defeating Belgium 29–21. [1] A 51–0 loss to Portugal saw them drop four places, and a narrow 3–0 loss to Finland saw them fall eight more places in rankings to 43rd. [2]

Results summary

(Full internationals only)

Rugby: Czech Republic internationals 2004–
OpponentFirst gamePlayedWonDrawnLostPercentage
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 200420200.00%
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 2015310233.33%
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 2019421150%
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 201820020.00%
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 202310010.00%
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 201510010.00%
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 201610010.00%
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 2019210150%
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 2013730442.85%
Summary200423731330.43%

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References

  1. "2022 in Review: World Rugby Women's Rankings powered by Capgemini". www.world.rugby. 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  2. "Finland continue to climb World Rugby Women's Rankings powered by Capgemini". www.world.rugby. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-03-22.