Madagascar women's national rugby union team
| Nickname | The Ladies Makis |
|---|---|
| Union | Madagascan Rugby Federation |
| World Rugby ranking | |
| Current | 25 (as of 15 July 2024) |
| First international | |
 5–35 Kenya  (Bosman Stadium, Brakpan; 9 August 2019) | |
| Biggest win | |
 Tunisia 5–27 (Stade El Menzah, Tunis; 22 October 2022) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
 Spain 83–0 (The Sevens Stadium, Dubai; 27 September 2024) | |
The Madagascar women's national rugby union team are a national sports team that represents Madagascar in women's international rugby union. They made their test debut against Kenya in 2019.
History
Madagascar made their international debut against Kenya on 9 August at the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan. It was the opening match of the 2019 Rugby Africa Women's Cup competition.[1] They lost their second test match 73–0 to the Springbok women who kept them scoreless in their biggest loss so far.[2][3][4] In their third test, they held Uganda to a 15-all draw.[2][5]
Madagascar recorded their first win when they defeated Kenya 27–15, it was the first game in a two-test series.[1][6][7] They scored two tries and kept Kenya scoreless in their second test in Nairobi as they clinched the series.
Madagascar topped Pool C at the 2022 Rugby Africa Women's Cup and qualified for the final stage with wins over Tunisia and Senegal.[8][9] In 2024, they were runners-up at the Rugby Africa Women's Cup and qualified for their first WXV tournament.[10]
Record
(Full internationals only, updated to 11 October 2024)
| Opponent | First Match | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cameroon |
2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
 Hong Kong |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Kenya |
2019 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 50.00% |
 Samoa |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% |
 Senegal |
2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
 South Africa |
2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Spain |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Tunisia |
2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
 Uganda |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Summary | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.75% | |
Players
Madagascar announced their 30-player squad on 16 September 2024 for the WXV 3 tournament.[11]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliviane Yvanah Andriatsilavina | Second row | 9 June 2005 (aged 19) | 7 | SCB Besarety
|
| Marie Bodonandrianina | Centre | 16 March 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | FTFA
|
| Felana Rakotoarison | Second row | 21 January 1993 (aged 31) | 3 | FTM Manjakaray
|
| Laurence Rasoanandrasana | Hooker | 6 December 1992 (aged 31) | 9 | SCB Besarety
|
| Claudia Rasoarimalala | Wing | 7 August 1985 (aged 39) | 12 | FTFA
|
| Tiana Razanamahefa | Fullback | 26 May 2000 (aged 24) | 4 | SCB Besarety
|
| Sousou | ?? | FTFA
| ||
| Rojo | ?? | FTFA
| ||
| Mamisoa Rasoarimalala | Prop | 5 April 1993 (aged 31) | 7 | FTM Manjakaray
|
| Joela Mirasoa Fenohasina | Scrum-half | 1 March 1995 (aged 29) | 9 | FTFA
|
| Olivia Hanitriniaina | ?? | 11 April 2000 (aged 24) | 3 | 3FB Fahasalamana
|
| Eleonore Rasoanantenaina | Second row | 11 October 1987 (aged 36) | 7 | FTM Manjakaray
|
| Mialy Ravaoarinoro | Back row | 26 May 1993 (aged 31) | 4 | 3FB Fahasalamana
|
| Aina Rakotozafy | Hooker | 8 December 1994 (aged 29) | 7 | ASUT
|
| Vonjy | ?? | 3FB Fahasalamana
| ||
| Vachilly | ?? | Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro
| ||
| Voahirana Razafiarisoa | Fly-half | 1 September 1986 (aged 38) | 9 | 3FB Fahasalamana
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| Sariaka Nomenjanahary | Back row | 30 May 1996 (aged 28) | 9 | SCB Besarety
|
| Elinah | ?? | Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro
| ||
| Miora Rabarivelo | Prop | 18 July 1989 (aged 35) | 8 | SCB Besarety
|
| Vonjimalala Ranorovololona | Scrum-half | 7 January 1991 (aged 33) | 7 | SCB Besarety
|
| Delphine Raharimalala | Back row | 30 April 1994 (aged 30) | 11 | SCB Besarety
|
| Nanou Razafializay | Prop | 28 February 1993 (aged 31) | 9 | SCB Besarety
|
| Erickah Razanakiniana | Fly-half | 26 March 2004 (aged 20) | 0 | SCB Besarety
|
| Nomenjanahary Rakotozafy | Hooker | 8 December 1994 (aged 29) | 1 | SCB Besarety
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| Fenitra Razafindramanga | Prop | 22 November 1999 (aged 24) | 9 | FTM Manjakaray
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| Zaya Fanantenana | Wing | 10 February 2003 (aged 21) | 5 | SCB Besarety
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| Veronique Rasoanekena | Centre | 17 June 1997 (aged 27) | 9 | Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro
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| Sarindra Sahondramalala | Back row | 4 March 1993 (aged 31) | 3 | 3FB Fahasalamana
|
| Volatiana Rasoanandrasana | Second row | 29 June 1988 (aged 36) | 2 | FTFA
|
References
- ^ a b "Madagascar shock Kenya in women's international". Rugby Afrique. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Springbok Women qualify for 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup". Rugby Afrique. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "South Africa qualify for Women's Rugby World Cup 2021". www.world.rugby. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Women's Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: South Africa defeated Madagascar on Tuesday in Johannesburg during the Rugby Africa Women's Cup". Rugby Afrique. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Women's Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Uganda drew 15-15 with Madagascar on Saturday in Johannesburg during the Rugby Africa Women's Cup". Rugby Afrique. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "World Rugby Women's Rankings: Madagascar shock Kenya to claim first international victory". www.world.rugby. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Madagascar ready for the Kenya Lionesses challenge in the Rugby Africa Women's Cup". Rugby Afrique. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ Gondo, Tatenda (23 October 2022). "Madagascar crowned as Rugby Africa Women's Cup Qualifiers Group C Champions". Sports Rifle. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Birch, John (22 October 2022). "Madagascar qualify for Rugby Africa Cup". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "South Africa win Rugby Africa Women's Cup to qualify for Women's RWC 2025". www.women.rugby. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Makis Ladies WXV 3 Dubai". Madagascan Rugby Federation (in Malagasy). 16 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.