Malaysia women's national rugby union team

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Largest defeat
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Union website
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The Malaysia women's national rugby union team represents Malaysia in rugby union. They played their first match in 2009.

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History

Malaysia played their first non-international match against Singapore on 3 October 2009 at the Yio Chu Kang Stadium in Singapore. [1] In 2010, Malaysia were beaten by Hong Kong in their largest defeat, the score was 81–0.

Malaysia is expected to make their international debut in December 2024 at the Asia Rugby Women's Championship Division 1 competition which is to be held in India. [2]

Record

Rugby: Malaysia non-internationals 2009–2010
OpponentFirst gamePlayedWonDrawnLostPercentage
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 201010010.00%
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 200910010.00%
Summary20020.00%

Non International matches

WonLostDraw
DateMalaysiaPFPAOpponentVenueRef
2009-09-05 Malaysian Barbarians  Flag of Malaysia.svg710Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Kuala Lumpur
2009-10-03 Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg063Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Yio Chu Kang Stadium, Singapore [1]
2010-04-17 Malaysian Barbarians  Flag of Malaysia.svg105Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Yio Chu Kang
2010-12-18 Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg081Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur

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References

  1. 1 2 Donnelly, Alison (2009-10-01). "Malaysia to make history". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  2. "Guide To The Asia Rugby 2024 International Tournaments". RugbyAsia247. 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2024-08-22.