Rugby league in Jamaica

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Rugby league in Jamaica
CountryJamaica
Governing bodyJamaica Rugby League Association
National team(s) Jamaica
Registered players500+ [1]
National competitions

Domestic competition

The Jamaica Rugby League National Club Championship was formed in 2005 and initially consisted of four teams. Throughout the years the numbers have grown. In 2013, there were 20 senior teams featuring in Community, Collegiate and Parish Championships. There are also several High and Primary school programs running throughout Jamaica.

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In early 2011, Hurricanes Rugby League was launched with the intention of developing juniors to play at a professional/semi-professional level. [2] Rugby league in Jamaica is growing with universities and high schools taking up the sport. [3] [4]

Governing body

The Jamaica Rugby League Association is the governing body of Jamaican rugby league, they work with the Rugby League European Federation and the Rugby League International Federation and other rugby league governing bodies across The Americas region.

National teams

Men's team

The men's national team is known as the Reggae Warriors. They play regular internationals against Canada and the USA. The team is made up of both local and English based players. They are presently coached by Romeo Monteith.

Their first international was a 37–22 loss to the United States in November 2009. [5] In 2011, Jamaica took part in qualification for the 2013 World Cup, and in 2015 competed in qualification for the 2017 World Cup, but were unsuccessful on both occasions. [6] [7]

In 2018, Jamaica qualified for the 2021 World Cup by winning the 2018 Americas Rugby League Championship. [8] In October 2022, they made their World Cup début in a 48–2 loss to Ireland. [9]

Women's team

The women' national team initially played in rugby league nines tournaments, taking part in the Americas 9s in 2019, [10] and then winning the Naples 9s in 2023. [11] In September 2023, they played their first full international, losing 80–8 to the United States. [12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "SVL boosts national rugby team with $100,000 sponsorship - Sport - JamaicaObserver.com". Archived from the original on 2011-04-13. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
  2. ↑ "Jamaica Look to go Pro". Rugbyleagueinternationalscores.com. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "Virgin Atlantic Community Rugby League Day - rleague.com". Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
  4. ↑ "Jamaica High School 9's a resounding success - rleague.com". Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
  5. ↑ "USA take Atlantic Cup in thriller". RLEF. Archived from the original on 2009-12-28. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
  6. ↑ Press Association (24 October 2011). "USA beat Jamaica to secure 2013 Rugby League World Cup berth". The Guardian . Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  7. ↑ "Canada 18 18 Jamaica". RLEF. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  8. ↑ "Jamaica win Americas Championship & World Cup Place - USA 10 Jamaica 16 - Report". RLIF. 18 November 2018. Archived from the original on 19 November 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  9. ↑ "Jamaica 2-48 Ireland: Strong start for Ireland against World Cup debutants". RLWC2021. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022.
  10. ↑ "Women's Rosters Named for Americas Nines Tournament". Canada Rugby League. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jamaica Celebrates Winning Naples 9s". Rugby League Planet. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Jamaica 8 80 United States". European Rugby League. Retrieved 17 June 2025.


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