History
The Georgian women's team played their first international test match on 18 April 2025, against Kazakhstan at Aia Arena in Kutaisi, Georgia. [1] [2] They lost 47–5, the match marked a milestone, with winger Manoni Sagaradze scoring the team’s first-ever try in the 26th minute. [1] The second test was played on 24 April, ending in a 32–0 defeat. [2]
Head coach Jaba Malaguradze, who was previously in charge of the national sevens side, was tasked with building the foundation of the 15s program, aiming to integrate the team into the Rugby Europe Women's Championship pathway. [2]
Team nickname
The team is known as the Lady Lelos, a reference to the traditional Georgian game Lelo burti and the nickname of the men's national side. They use the Borjgali symbol as their emblem, consistent with the men's team.
Development and future
The growth of women's rugby in Georgia has faced cultural and structural barriers. [3] However, with support from the Georgian Rugby Union and figures such as Ana Poghosian and development officer Natalie Kurtanidze, the women’s game is gaining momentum. The debut of the 15s side in 2025 marks a commitment to long-term development, with aspirations to qualify for European-level tournaments and eventually global competition.
Lady Lelos are participating in the 2025–26 Rugby Europe Women's Conference competition. [4] [5] They recorded their biggest win when they defeated Romania 43–0 in the opening match of the tournament. [5]
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