Weekend Match Recap: Swiss Women's XV's Win 12:10 in Nyon

  • Discover Rugby
  • 03 Dec 2025

Swiss Women’s National Team secured a narrow but encouraging 12:10 victory against FC Grenoble’s

Weekend Match Recap: Swiss Women's team Win 12:10 in Nyon

Last weekend, the Swiss Women’s National Team secured a narrow but encouraging 12:10 victory against FC Grenoble’s second team at Centre Sportif Colovray in Nyon.

Coach André Adopo’s Summary

Strengths

  • Strong team engagement and consistent focus
  • A dominant scrum in the first half
  • Impressive individual defensive efforts with numerous well-executed tackles

Areas for Improvement

  • More efficiency in the lineout
  • Quicker support play to maintain attacking continuity

Adopo also highlighted the excellent integration of nine new players, all making their first appearance in a Swiss jersey. Their discipline, cohesion, and determination demonstrated the growing depth of the squad and represent a positive sign for the development of Swiss Women’s Rugby.

Leadership & Performance

Captain Louise Kuss led with confidence and showcased her powerful kicking game (“big boot”), securing important territorial advantages for the team.

With a blend of experienced players and promising new talent, the Swiss Women’s National Team continues to show steady progress.

Squad

 

  1. Marion Gaillard Zurich 
  2. Paula Costa Nyon
  3. Elyse Albertoni Nyon
  4. Lili Rose Fasel Monthey
  5. Mathilde Vuille Nyon
  6. Aline Jacquier Albaladejo
  7. Aurélie Avanthay Monthey
  8. Natacha Mangan Nyon
  9. Marilena Stadler Zurich
  10. Louise Kuss Nyon - Captain
  11. Stella Laperrousaz Le Luc
  12. Claire Hillaireau Nyon
  13. Marie-Laure Timaître Albaladejo
  14. Fanny Mertz Albaladejo
  15. Ida Koller Bern
  16. Olivia Keller Albaladejo RH/RP
  17. Elora Bolletta Albaladejo RH 
  18. Jasmine Müller Zurich RH/RP
  19. Johanna Hornung Bern 
  20. Janna Solaimann Cern
  21. Camille Celerin
  22. Eloïse Smith Monthey
  23. Louisa Ziegler Zurich