Denmark win on overdue return

Denmark's last XVs international before today was 20 years ago, on 8th May 2004, when they lost 8-5 against Norway, so it was appropriate that their first step towards returning to test rugby took place against Norway in Oslo.

Today's game was the next step and a chance for the players and coaching staff to showcase how far they have come against opposition at a similar stage in their development 

The result was a very close game with few scoring opportunities. The only score came after 60 minutes following with a Danish try after Norway were reduced to 14 after a yellow card, and then long series of pack and goes.

Norway are already played a game in the European Conference and the current aim for Denmark is to follow their example with an official test match, ideally early in 2025.

Starting XVs

Norway (1-15): Karoline Haugeland; Rebecka May Lund; Eva Ince; Liz Hamilton Beck; Sarah Aaro Andvig; Guro Kristine Nordvik; Iben Falk Sirnes; Lene Vatne; Tonje Lyssand; Mari Hamilton Beck; Ingrid Ragnarson; Nora Nordlund; Gina Wisnes; Helene Peterson; Jeannette Kongstvedt

Denmark (1-15): Lucy Rebecca Davies; Malou Kroll Sebens; Nynne Romme Nygaard; Gabriella Skov; Thea Cecilia Nicholas; Iben C. J. Pedersen; Patricia lmaz Martinez; Alma Mandrup Clausen; Julia Anne Epstein; Emilie Trouillard; Amanda Hojberg; Mille P. B. Elmbak; Clara V. C. Grangien; lmke S. Binderszewsky; Nina Dorthea Lovengreen.