Where Georgia's 110-0 Victory Over Switzerland Ranks All-Time
Where Georgia's 110-0 Victory Over Switzerland Ranks All-Time
The Georgia Rugby team achieved a record-breaking 110-0 victory over Switzerland, ranking among the biggest wins in international rugby history.
The Lelos of Georgia etched their names into rugby history with a resounding 110-0 triumph over Switzerland in the Rugby Europe Championship, marking the team's largest victory in international competition.
The match, played at Tbilisi's Avchala Rugby Stadium, saw Richard Cockerill’s team deliver a ruthless performance, dismantling their Swiss opponents with a blend of physical dominance and attacking flair.
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From the outset, Georgia seized control, with Bayonne’s Gela Aprasidze crossing the try line early to set the tone for what would become a historic performance.
The Lelos ran rampant in the first half, piling on six additional tries through Giorgi Kveseladze, Luka Japaridze, Tornike Kakhoidze, Luka Matkava and Luka Ivanishvili.
By halftime, Georgia led 42-0, leaving Switzerland reeling.
However, the second half proved even more punishing for the visitors, as the Lelos shifted into high gear.
The duo of Davit Niniashvili and Akaki Tabutsadze spearheaded Georgia’s relentless attack, with the latter adding two more tries to his already impressive tally.
Georgia’s offensive onslaught continued until the final whistle, bringing the total to 110 unanswered points.
This emphatic victory ranks among the biggest winning margins in international rugby history.
While it falls short of the record 145-17 victory achieved by New Zealand over Japan in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, it joins the elite list of century-mark triumphs, including Australia’s 142-0 dismantling of Namibia in 2003 and England’s 134-0 routing of Romania in 2001.
Biggest Victories in Rugby History:
- New Zealand 145-17 Japan (1995)
- Australia 142-0 Namibia (2003)
- England 134-0 Romania (2001)
- South Africa 134-3 Uruguay (2005)
- England 111-13 Uruguay (2003)
- England 110-0 Netherlands (1998)
- Georgia 110-0 Switzerland (2024)
- New Zealand 108-13 Portugal (2007)
- New Zealand 102-0 Tonga (2000)
- South Africa 101-0 Italy (1999)
For Georgia, the match serves as both a statement of intent and a warning to their European rivals.
The Lelos now turn their attention to their upcoming fixture against the Netherlands, where they have a chance to secure qualification for the next Rugby World Cup.
With momentum firmly on their side, they will be eager to build on this dominant performance.
While Georgia’s win may not be the highest in rugby history, it cements its status as a formidable force outside the traditional Tier 1 nations. Their ability to dispatch opponents with such ruthlessness only strengthens their case for inclusion in rugby’s top-flight competitions.
An extra carrot for the Georgians in Round 2 is the potential for them to leapfrog Wales on the World Rugby rankings with a victory and a Welsh loss against Italy in the Guinness Six Nations.
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