| Union | Guyana Rugby Football Union |
|---|---|
| World Rugby ranking | |
| Current | 42 (as of 28 October 2024) |
| Highest | 38 (2023) |
| Lowest | 43 (2024) |
| First international | |
Jamaica  5–6  Guyana 28 September 2006 (CARIB) | |
| Biggest win | |
Guyana 41–0  Cayman Islands 5 May 2008 (CARIB) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
Guyana 8–15  Trinidad and Tobago 29 September 2006 (CARIB) | |
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The team were three-time NACRA 7s champions in consecutive years from 2008, but dwindled due to lack of funding. The 2016 Summer Olympics renewed interest in building the team. [1]
(Full internationals only)
| Opponent | First game | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman Islands | 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Jamaica | 2006 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25.00% |
| Summary | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 70.00% |
| Won | Lost | Draw |
| Test | Date | Opponent | F | A | Venue | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006-09-28 | Jamaica | 6 | 5 | Kingston, Jamaica | 2006 NAWIRA Championship |
| 2 | 2006-09-29 | Trinidad and Tobago | 8 | 15 | Kingston, Jamaica | 2006 NAWIRA Championship |
| 3 | 2008-05-05 | Cayman Islands | 41 | 0 | Georgetown, Guyana | 2008 NAWIRA Championship |
| 4 | 2008-05-07 | Trinidad and Tobago | 5 | 5 | Georgetown, Guyana | 2008 NAWIRA Championship |
| 5 | 2008-05-10 | Jamaica | 13 | 10 | Georgetown, Guyana | 2008 NAWIRA Championship |
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