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| Nickname | Tamaraws |
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| 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) |
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| Biggest win | |
| Thailand 0-86 Philippines (Bangkok, Thailand; 21st October 2012) |
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| 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.
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History [edit]
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 International 9's at Cabramatta, while also being involved in other organized international rugby league tournaments in the Asia-Pacific region.[1]
International 9s [edit]
The Philippines have twice been involved in the Cabrammata International 9s rugby league tournament, in 2012 they defeated Burwood-North Ryde 22-18 to take the Bowl Trophy.[2]
In 2013 3 they selected 3 teams to take part in the tournament.[3]
Tournament History [edit]
World Cup [edit]
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| 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 [edit]
| Asian Cup record | ||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | L | D | ||
| 2012 |
Champions | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 Title | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
Asian Cup [edit]
The Philippines made their international rugby league debut in Bangkok on October 21st, 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 Asian Cup.[4]
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Venue |
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| 21 October 2012 | Asian Cup Final | Thailand |
86–0 | Royal Thai Police Stadium |
Current Squad [edit]
2012 Asian Cup squad
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Notable Philippines players [edit]
- Kevin Gordon
- Matt Srama
- Sam Bernstrom
- Craig Wing
- Andrew Everingham
- Joven Clarke
- Paul Sheedy
- Ben Saunders
References [edit]
- ^ 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://kalatas.com.au/2012/10/29/tamaraws-shut-out-thailand-stars-86-0/
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