Philippines national rugby league team
| Nickname | Tamaraws |
|---|---|
| Governing body | Philippines National Rugby League |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
| Head coach |
 Clayton Watene |
| Captain | Luke Srama |
| RLIF ranking | N/Ath |
| First international | |
 Thailand 0-86 Philippines  (Bangkok, Thailand; 21st October 2012) | |
| Biggest win | |
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Thailand 0-86 Philippines (Bangkok, Thailand; 21st October 2012) | |
| World Cup | |
| Appearances | 0 |
The Philippines National Rugby League team (nicknamed the Tamaraws) 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 (PNRL) 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.[1] 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.[2]
In 2013 they selected 3 teams to take part in the tournament.[3]
In 2014 the Philippines entered four teams: the first side, two development sides, and an under 20's side.[4]
World Cup
| World Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | L | D | ||
    2013 | Team did not exist when qualifying began | |||||||
 2017 | To Be Determined | |||||||
| Total | 0 Titles | 0/13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Asian Cup
| Asian Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | L | D | ||
| 2012 |
Champions | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013 |
Champions | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 2 Titles | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
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.[5]
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 October 2013 | Asian Cup Final | Thailand | 46-10 | MAAP grounds, San Narciso, Zambales |
Current Squad
| 2014 Squad | |||||||||
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| First team squad | Coaching staff | ||||||||
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Head coach
Updated: 1 October 2014 | |||||||||
Notable Philippines players
International results
- Hills District def. Philippines 32-4 (18 January 2014)
- Philippines def. Latin Heat 114-0 (18 January 2014)
- Philippines def. Thailand 46-10 (21 October 2013)
- Philippines def. Thailand 86-0 (21 October 2012)
References
- ↑ http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=41246
- ↑ http://www.ausinformer.com/philippines-national-rugby-league-wins-owl-trophy-at-the-cabramatta-international-9s/
- ↑ http://www.rugbyleagueplanet.com/international-rugby-league-features/195-philippines-rugby-league/755-45-filipinos-selected-for-the-cabramatta-international-9s-rugby-league-tournament
- ↑ http://www.nrl.com/marooned-state-growth-sport/tabid/10874/newsid/75925/default.aspxM
- ↑ http://kalatas.com.au/2012/10/29/tamaraws-shut-out-thailand-stars-86-0/
External links
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