The first women's rugby match known in Brazil took place in 1987, during São Paulo Athletic Club's traditional end-of-year sevens tournament.

Maria Mikaella, former captain of the Brazilian National Team, played in that match, and made a little statement about how it was"we didn't know the sport.

[6][7] They recorded their first international win when they beat Portugal 10–7, it was also their first time to face a European opponent after fifteen years.

[2] Brazil created history on 29 June 2024 by becoming the first South American team to qualify for a Women's Rugby World Cup.

[8][9] They defeated Colombia for the first time in Asunción, Paraguay and will make their debut at the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England.