Brazil Names Guilherme Coghetto as Women's Rugby Coach

A decade of playing for Brazil on the world stage has prepared Guilherme Coghetto for his next challenge: leading the nation's women's rugby team to new heights.

Coghetto, who represented Brazil's men's team from 2013 to 2023, was named head coach of As Yaras (Brazil's women's national rugby team) on April 30, 2026. He steps into the role just one month before Brazil faces Colombia in São Paulo on May 30.

The appointment brings a wealth of international experience to a team still riding high from a historic achievement. Seven months ago, As Yaras competed in their first-ever Rugby World Cup at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England, marking a milestone moment for Brazilian women's rugby.

Coghetto isn't starting from scratch with this team. He previously coached As Yaras backs during the Rugby World Cup cycle and spent the past two years as an assistant coach for the women's sevens team on the world circuit.

His resume also includes assistant coaching experience with Os Cobras (Brazil's men's team) in Super Rugby Americas, giving him perspective across multiple levels of the sport. This blend of men's and women's rugby experience positions him uniquely to build on Brazil's World Cup foundation.

The Ripple Effect

Coghetto's appointment represents more than just a coaching change. It signals Brazil's commitment to growing women's rugby with leaders who understand the international game from the inside out.

His decade as a capped international player means he knows the pressures, preparation, and mental toughness required to compete against the world's best. That firsthand knowledge, combined with his recent coaching experience with As Yaras, creates continuity for a team building toward future World Cups.

The timing matters too. With Colombia on the schedule in just weeks, Coghetto can immediately apply lessons learned from England 2025 while the experience is still fresh in players' minds.

As Brazil continues developing its women's rugby program, having a coach who's lived the journey from emerging rugby nation to World Cup participant could inspire the next generation of Brazilian players to dream bigger.