The Brumbies Women are an Australian

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team based in

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(ACT). The team competes in the annual

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competition. They have competed in every edition since

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announced that a national women's rugby competition would be launched in 2018.

History

The Brumbies only managed one win against the Melbourne Rebels during the inaugural season of Super W in 2018. In 2019 there was a change to the finals format with an additional playoff match added for the teams which finished second and third during the regular season. The Brumbies finished the regular season in third place and played in the playoffs against , but they were defeated 10–39. The Brumbies completed the 2020 Super W season in third place after the playoff and final was cancelled due to the

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Current squad

On 9 February 2022, the squad for the 2024 season was announced.

Season standings

Super W :

References

External links

Official website
{{ACTRU 2017 establishments in Australia Rugby clubs established in 2017 Women's rugby union teams in Australia Super W Rugby union teams in the Australian Capital Territory Sports clubs and teams in Canberra ACT Brumbies