Philippines

Date: 17/10/18

Since the creation of the Philippines National Rugby League (PNRL) in 2012 the International Tamaraw team has relied on the support of family, friends, the players dipping into their own pockets and the Rugby League loving public to field the national team.

25/9/18

Vice President Paul Sheedy would like to thank all those that helped get the TAMARAWS to the Emerging Nations World Championship starting this weekend by sponsoring the country’s national side. With all your names on the National jersey we are all honoured to wear. We know that you will be with us on the field, making every tackle and hit up, as we proudly represent the Philippines in “The Greatest Game of All!”

Date: 18/9/18

The Philippines National Rugby League (PNRL) thoughts and prayers are with the Filipino people affected by Typhoon Ompong.

Date: 28/8/18

The Finals of the 9s tournament heralding the 3rd season of Rugby League in the Philippines was again played at the Mckinley Hill Stadium, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city, Metro Manila on Sunday the 26th of August.

Date: 20/8/18 (Photo Mark Sioc)

The 3rd season of Rugby League commenced in the Philippines on Sunday the 19th of August with a 9s competition at the Mckinley Hill Stadium, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city, Metro Manila.

Date: 7/2/18

The 3rd of February was a busy Saturday for the Philippines National Rugby League (PNRL), with a team competing in the Cabramatta International 9s in NSW.

Date: 10/11/2017 [Thailand, Bangkok]

As the Rugby League world focuses on the World Cup being played in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Hungary and the Philippines travelled to Thailand to compete in the “The Gathering of Rugby XIII Nations Tournament”! A reminder that “The Greatest Game of All” is played in more than the 14 countries present at the World Cup.

Date: 17/7/17

The Greatest Game of All – Rugby League reached another milestone in the Philippines, with players from the Batangas Eels, Hunters and Manila Storm taking more local responsibility for the sport with the organisation of the inaugural Avida Rugby League 9s.

Date: 21/3/17

Philippines National Rugby League (PNRL) Vice President Paul Sheedy, on the last minute decided to do a FIFO and fly from Australia to the Philippines, to take part and witness Rugby League history being made in the country.

Date: 31/1/17 (Photo Credit David Hilyander)

The Philippines National Rugby League (PNRL) returned with two teams to the Cabramatta International 9s after missing last year’s tournament.