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The Great Britain national American football team represents the United Kingdom in international competition. There are a number of teams under the GB Lions banner; the Men's Senior team, the Students team, the U-19 team, the women's team and men's, women's and U-19 flag football teams. [12]
American football was introduced to the United Kingdom during the early part of the 20th century by American servicemen stationed in the country. The first recorded match took place on 23 November 1910 at Crystal Palace, London, where a team made up of the crew from USS Idaho defeated their counterparts from USS Vermont 19–0.
The Great Britain Women's Team were founded in 2012 and represent the nation in Women's American football. [19] In the 2015 European Championships, the team finished as runners-up, losing to Finland 50–12, their first ever defeat, in the final.
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The BAFANL (BAFA National Leagues) is the primary American football domestic league competition in Great Britain.Originally formed in 1983, the league is run by the British American Football Association to coordinate contact football within England, Scotland and Wales.
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