Norway women's national rugby union team

Last updated
Norway
UnionNorges Rugbyforbund
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First colours
World Rugby ranking
Current45 (as of 4 December 2023)
Highest42
First international
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 0–75 Germany  Flag of Germany.svg
( Amsterdam, Netherlands 8 May 2003)
Biggest win
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 62–0 Serbia  Flag of Serbia.svg
( Tervuren, Belgium 15 April 2007)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 84–0 Norway  Flag of Norway.svg
( San Dona Di Piave, Italy 23 April 2006)

The Norway women's national rugby union team are a national sporting side of Norway, representing them at rugby union. The side first played in 2003.

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History

Norway made their international debut on 8 May 2003, their first test match was against Germany which they lost heavily with a score of 0–75.

They competed in every edition of the FIRA Women's Championship between 2003 and 2007. They last played in 2009 when they hosted Finland in Oslo in a test match.

Results summary

(Full internationals only)

Rugby: Norway internationals 2003-
OpponentFirst gamePlayedWonDrawnLostPercentage
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 200610010.00%
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 20052200100.00%
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 20032200100%
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 2007201125.00%
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 200330030.00%
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 200420020.00%
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 200530030.00%
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 20071100100.00%
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 200310010.00%
Summary200317511129.41%

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