| Nickname | The Ladies Makis |
|---|---|
| Union | Madagascan Rugby Federation |
| World Rugby ranking | |
| Current | 25 (as of 15 July 2024) |
| First international | |
| Madagascar 5–35 Kenya (Bosman Stadium, Brakpan; 9 August 2019) | |
| Biggest win | |
| Tunisia 5–27 Madagascar (Stade El Menzah, Tunis; 22 October 2022) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
| Spain 83–0 Madagascar (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. They lost their second test match 73–0 to the Springbok women who kept them scoreless in their biggest loss so far. In their third test, they held Uganda to a 15-all draw.
Madagascar recorded their first win when they defeated Kenya 27–15, it was the first game in a two-test series. 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. In 2024, they were runners-up at the Rugby Africa Women's Cup and qualified for their first WXV tournament.
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Fenitra Razafindramanga | Prop | 22 November 1999 (aged 24) | 9 | FTM Manjakaray |
| Zaya Fanantenana | Wing | 10 February 2003 (aged 21) | 5 | SCB Besarety |
| Veronique Rasoanekena | Centre | 17 June 1997 (aged 27) | 9 | Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro |
| Sarindra Sahondramalala | Back row | 4 March 1993 (aged 31) | 3 | 3FB Fahasalamana |
| Volatiana Rasoanandrasana | Second row | 29 June 1988 (aged 36) | 2 | FTFA |
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