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Sunday, October 26, 2025. The first test match for the women’s national team of Chile.
Sunday 18.10.2026. The first time Chile hosted a women’s test match.
In less than a year, Disadvantages – the official nickname of the Chilean women’s national team – took the first big steps towards something bigger, facing and overcoming their rivals, Peru and Mexico, in those two important games.
In October 2025, the world was still basking in the success of Women’s Rugby World Cup In 2025, with attendance records being broken every week and nations experiencing unprecedented engagement and growth.
However, for Chile, the World Cup was against Peru, the first stepping stone on the way to a second 11 months and 25 days later.
In front of 3,000 roaring, excited supporters, Manques had the pleasure of singing his country’s national anthem at home for the first time, containing a memory that will not only live on, but inspire generations to come.
At the end of a very entertaining and intense 80 minutes, the home team won 39-10, extending their winning streak and sending an even stronger message to their neighbors: we are here and ready to fight for the top.
For the record, Michelle González, Beatriz Arameda, Nahuit Maureira, Francisca Gallardo (twice) and Camila Igor were Chile’s try scorers, while Catalina Villarroel and Carolina Alfaro added nine points after the opener.
In a sea of celebrations and strong hugs, Carla Jorquera, the captain of the proud Chilean team, marked a day she will never forget, and at the same time it should be just another rung on the ladder.
“It’s a big responsibility to be here and represent Chile. It’s not just about us or those who will follow, but also about those who started this journey a few years ago and who worked hard to create this platform.”
After the classy performance, the center was still speechless at the vivid scenes they found at Centro de Alto Rendimiento Parque Mahuida, with a packed stand waiting for the players to take to the pitch.
“We started off a bit anxious and nervous, because we were playing at home in front of so many familiar faces. It’s impossible not to feel overwhelmed by the support we got. After the game was over, we felt extremely happy. We enjoyed something we’ve been waiting for and working on all year.”
After playing their first game at home, Chile will now host Colombia what will it be las misses’ the second and last Test match of the year. Jorquera hopes that this is just the beginning of the program and that the women’s national team can continue to climb, not only in results, but also in support and investment.
“What we want to achieve is a more professional environment. We want to inspire players at U10, U12, etc., to feel that Chilean rugby offers the best possible platform to pursue success and a high level of rugby.”
With the win over Mexico, Chile has already made a huge jump in the world rugby rankings, now 28th and the second best South American team, just behind Brazil Yara’s.
While the eyes of the world are on the WXV Global Series, the rise of nations like Chile shows that the women’s game is experiencing growth in every region of the world, with more extraordinary and inspiring stories unfolding every second.
