Cameroon national rugby union team explained

Cameroon
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Union:Fédération Camerounaise de Rugby
Nickname:Indomitable Lions
Coach:Philippe Saint-André
World Rugby Rank:107
World Rugby Rank Date:29 January 2024
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First Game: 24-25
(28 July 2001)
Largest Win: 810
(10 October 2003)
Largest Loss: 768
(13 July 2008)
No World Cup Apps:0
World Rugby Max:101
World Rugby Max Date:23 November 2020

The Cameroon national rugby union team (French: Equipe du Cameroun du Rugby XV), also known as the Indomitable Lions, represents Cameroon in the sport of rugby union. They are ranked as a tier-three nation by the International Rugby Board (IRB). Cameroon have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have competed in qualifying tournaments. Cameroon also compete annually in the Africa Cup.

History

In 2001 Cameroon played in the African qualification tournaments for the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Grouped in Pool A of Round 1, along with Uganda and Zambia. Cameroon lost their first match by one point, 25-24 to Zambia, but then defeated Uganda 17 to nil. Cameroon finished first in the final standings, advancing to Round 2.

In Round 2 Cameroon faced both Kenya and Madagascar. In their first match, Cameroon lost to Madagascar. They finished third in the standings after then losing to Kenya.

Cameroon participated in the African qualifying tournament for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, playing in the Northern Pool of Round 1a, along with Senegal and Nigeria. Cameroon finished second in the final standings after narrowly losing to Senegal, and defeating Nigeria. They also competed in the 2006 Africa Cup.

Record

World Cup

World Cup record
YearQualification status
1987Not invited
1991did not enter
1995did not enter
1999did not enter
2003did not qualify
2007did not qualify
2011did not qualify
2015Withdrew
2019did not qualify
2023

Overall

As of 11 December 2012 their record against all nations is as follows:[1]

AgainstPlayedWonLostDrawn% Won
1 0 1 0 0%
1 1 0 0 100%
1 0 1 0 0%
1 0 1 0 0%
4 0 4 0 0%
1 0 1 0 0%
1 1 0 0 100%
1 1 0 0 100%
3 0 3 0 0%
2 2 0 0 100%
1 0 1 0 0%
4 0 4 0 0%
1 1 0 0 100%
2 0 2 0 0%
2 1 1 0 50%
3 2 1 0 66.6%
Total 27 9 18 0 33.33%

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: International Rugby Union Statistics: Cameroon . Rugbydata.com . 8 July 2011.