RUGBY LEAGUE NATION

 

 

Foundation Year - 2009

International Team - Hawaii Rugby League

Top level domestic competition - None

History - Hawaii are a new Rugby League playing nation and continues the trend of nations taking up the sport.

In early 2009 Hawaii were unranked in world rankings but were awarded official observer status by the Rugby League International Federation.

In mid 2009 the Hawaii Rugby League Football Association was formed with the goal of getting rugby league up and running in Hawaii. Classed as another rugby league state of the United States they hope to tap into the Polynesian community and down the track provide players for the United States National team. The Hawaii Rugby League Football Association will be looking to kick-off a 4 team competition in 2010 on the island of Oahu.

The recent success of the Rugby League World Cup will provide further funds to develop the sport throughout the world. The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) will now have more funds to invest in development officers and continue assisting rugby league's growth. With the right support many more nations including Hawaii could possibly be involved in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers.

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