Philippines
Badge of Philippines team
Team information
NicknameTamaraws
Governing bodyPhilippines National Rugby League
RegionAsia-Pacific
Head coachPaul Sheedy
CaptainDylan Jones & Marc Russell
Most capsLuke Srama
IRL ranking23rd
Uniforms
First colours
Team results
First international
 Thailand 0–86 Philippines Philippines
(Bangkok, Thailand; October 21, 2012)
Biggest win
 Thailand 0–86 Philippines Philippines
(Bangkok, Thailand; October 21, 2012)
Biggest defeat
 Hungary 30–12 Philippines Philippines
(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.

History

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]

Competitive record

World Cup

World Cup record
Year Round Position GP W L D
EnglandWales 2013Team did not exist when qualifying began
AustraliaPapua New GuineaNew Zealand 2017did not enter
Total0 Titles0/130000

Emerging Nations World Championship

World Cup record
Year Round Position GP W L D
Australia 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.

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
Year Round Position GP W L D
Thailand 2012 Champions1/21100
Philippines 2013 Champions1/21100
Total2 Titles1/11100

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

International results

  • Philippines def. Thailand 86–0 (October 21, 2012)
  • Philippines def. Thailand 44–10 (October 21, 2013)
  • Niue def. Philippines 36–22 (October 4, 2014)
  • Philippines def. Vanuatu 32–16 (October 11, 2014)
  • Philippines def. Serbia 18–12 (February 5, 2016)[7][8]
  • Malta def. Philippines 44–26 (February 4, 2017)[9]
  • Philippines def. Hungary 72–0 (November 5, 2017)[10]
  • Philippines def. Thailand 64–2 (November 8, 2017)[11]
  • Hungary def. Philippines 30–12 (February 3, 2018)[12]
  • Malta def. Philippines 36–10 (October 1, 2018)
  • Niue def. Philippines 24–12 (October 7, 2018)
  • Philippines def. Turkey 29–16 (October 10, 2018)

All-time Results Record

TeamFirst PlayedPlayedWinDrawLossPoints ForPoints AgainstLast Meeting
 Chile2022100120362022
 Hungary2017210184302018
 Malta2017200136802018
 Niue2014200234602018
 Serbia2016110018122016
 Thailand20123300192122017
 Turkey2018110029162018
 Vanuatu2014110032162014
Total201213705445262

Coaches

  • New Zealand Clayton Watene (2012–2014)
  • Philippines Arwin Marcus (2016–2021)
  • Philippines Paul Sheedy/Marc Russell (2021–)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Philippines set to become newest Rugby League nation". Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Philippine National Rugby League wins bowl Trophy at the Cabramatta International 9s | AUSINFORMER". Archived from the original on November 7, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Rugby League Planet - 45 Filipinos selected for the Cabramatta International 9s Rugby League tournament". www.rugbyleagueplanet.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013.
  4. ↑ http://www.nrl.com/marooned-state-growth-sport/tabid/10874/newsid/75925/default.aspxM
  5. ↑ "Philippines name squad as Emerging Nations quickly approaches". Rugby League Emerging Nations World Championship. Rugby League International Federation. September 24, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Kalatas".
  7. ↑ Pimentel, Jaime (February 7, 2016). "Tamaraws in tight thriller". PinOzInPlay. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Serbia to play Philippines on Friday 5th February 2016 at Cabramatta". Rugby League Planet. January 14, 2016. Archived from the original on April 4, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Match Report : Philippines 44-26". Rugby League International Federation. February 4, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Match Report : Philippines 72-0". Rugby League International Federation. November 5, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Match Report : Philippines 64–2". Rugby League International Federation. November 8, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Match Report : Hungary 30-12 Philippines". Rugby League International Federation. February 3, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
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