Philippines national rugby league team

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Philippines
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Team information
NicknameTamaraws
Governing body Philippines National Rugby League
Region Asia-Pacific
Head coachPaul Sheedy
CaptainDylan Jones & Marc Russell
Most caps Luke Srama
IRL ranking 27th
Uniforms
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First colours
Team results
First international
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 0–86 Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg
(Bangkok, Thailand; October 21, 2012)
Biggest win
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 0–86 Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg
(Bangkok, Thailand; October 21, 2012)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 30–12 Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg
(Tugun, Australia; February 3, 2018)

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.

Contents

History

Niue v. Philippines in a test match in Sydney, Australia. NIUE v PHILIPPINES INTERNATIONAL RL TEST 2014 (15286084537).jpg
Niue v. Philippines in a test match in Sydney, Australia.

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] and in 2014 four teams: the first side, two development sides, and an under 20s side. [4]

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. [5]

Coaches

Current squad

Squad Selected for the July 2023 Test Match vs South Africa Rhinos on the Gold Coast

1. Isaac Rosario 2. Ivan Lynch 3. Gerald Ubaldo 4. Thomas Cartwright 5. Richard Mante 6. Tyrone O'Leary 7. Marc Russell (c) 8. Dylan Jones (c) 9. Tyrone Tootell 10. Ryan Jones 11. Ian Russell 12. Nelson Russell 13. AJ Morrison

14. Gerald Reyes 15. Jeromy Cairns 16. Raffy Zapia 17. Jordan Jones 18. Jeff Vaughn

Competitive record

Overall

TeamFirst PlayedPlayedWinDrawLossPoints ForPoints AgainstLast Meeting
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 2022100120362022
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 2017210184302018
Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 2017200136802018
Flag of Niue.svg  Niue 2014200234602018
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 2016110018122016
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 20123300192122017
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 2018110029162018
Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 2014110032162014
Total201213705445262

Emerging Nations World Championship

YearRoundPositionGPWLD
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2018 6th Place6/114130
Total0 Titles0/130000

Asian Cup

Captain of the winning Philippines team, Luke Srama holding the trophy at the inaugural Asian Cup in 2012. Luke Srama.jpg
Captain of the winning Philippines team, Luke Srama holding the trophy at the inaugural Asian Cup in 2012.

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. [6]

Asian Cup record
YearRoundPositionGPWLD
Flag of Thailand.svg 2012 Champions1/21100
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2013 Champions1/21100
Total2 Titles1/11100

Results

IRL Rankings

Official rankings as of 30 June 2024
RankChangeTeamPts %
1Steady2.svgFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 100
2Steady2.svgFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 82
3Steady2.svgFlag of England.svg  England 80
4Steady2.svgFlag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 67
5Steady2.svgFlag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 49
6Increase2.svg 1Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 47
7Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 46
8Steady2.svgFlag of France.svg  France 28
9Steady2.svgFlag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon 22
10Steady2.svgFlag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands 20
11Steady2.svgFlag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 19
12Steady2.svgFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 17
13Steady2.svgFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 15
14Increase2.svg 1Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 15
15Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 14
16Steady2.svgFour Provinces Flag.svg  Ireland 14
17Steady2.svgFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 13
18Steady2.svgFlag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 10
19Steady2.svgFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 9
20Steady2.svgFlag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 7
21Steady2.svgFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 7
22Steady2.svgFlag of Germany.svg  Germany 6
23Increase2.svg 3Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 6
24Steady2.svgFlag of Poland.svg  Poland 6
25Increase2.svg 3Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 6
26Increase2.svg 1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 5
27Decrease2.svg 4Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 5
28Decrease2.svg 3Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 4
29Steady2.svgFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 4
30Steady2.svgFlag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 4
31Increase2.svg 2Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4
32Increase2.svg 4Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 4
33Decrease2.svg 2Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 3
34Decrease2.svg 2Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 3
35Increase2.svg 7Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia 3
36Decrease2.svg 2Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 3
37Decrease2.svg 2Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 2
38Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 2
39Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1
40Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 1
41Increase2.svg 5Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 1
42Decrease2.svg 2Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 1
43Decrease2.svg 2Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador 1
44Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 1
45New.pngFlag of Russia.svg  Russia 0
46Decrease2.svg 2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 0
47Decrease2.svg 2Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 0
48Increase2.svg 2Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 0
49Increase2.svg 3Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 0
50New.pngFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 0
51Decrease2.svg 3Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 0
52Decrease2.svg 5Flag of Niue.svg  Niue 0
53Increase2.svg 1Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 0
54Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 0
55Decrease2.svg 6Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 0
56Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 0
57Decrease2.svg 6Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 0
Complete rankings at INTRL.SPORT

See also

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