Philippines national rugby league team


The Philippines national rugby league team represent the Philippines in international rugby league football matches. They were established in 2011. In their short history the Tamaraws have been relatively successful, being repeated Asian Cup winners and regularly participating in the Cabramatta International 9s rugby league tournament.

History

The Philippines National Rugby League was established in 2011 with a view of expanding rugby league further into Asia. The PNRL oversees the running of the national team, in 2011 it was announced that the Philippines would be playing their first game of rugby league at the 2012 at the Cabramatta International Nines, while also being involved in other organized international rugby league tournaments in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Philippines have twice been involved in the Cabramatta International 9s rugby league tournament, in 2012 they defeated Burwood-North Ryde 22-18 to take the Bowl Trophy. In 013 they selected 3 teams to take part in the tournament. and in 2014 four teams: the first side, two development sides, and an under 20s side.
In 2012 the Philippines won over Thailand at the 2012 Rugby League Asian Cup. The match was the first rugby league international played in Asia.
They entered the Emerging Nations World Championship in 2018 participating in the third edition of the tournament hosted in Australia. Arwin Marcus was named head coach for the tournament.

Competitive record

World Cup

Emerging Nations World Championship

Asian Cup

The Philippines made their international rugby league debut in Bangkok on October 21, 2012 with a match against Thailand, who were also making their international debut. Aided by a host of Australian-based players, Philippines won the match 86-0 in the first Rugby League Asian Cup.

Current squad

Squad selected for the 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship;
TeamFirst PlayedPlayedWinDrawLossPoints ForPoints AgainstLast Meeting
2017210184302018
2017200136802018
2014200234602018
2016110018122016
20123300192122017
2018110029162018
2014110032162014
Total201212704425226

Coaches