Philippines

On the 16th of January 2012 a group of Rugby League enthusiast met with Tas Baitieri who was working for the NRL at the time, in “The Rugby Club”, at Circular Quay in Sydney. After that meeting...

In the Philippines inaugural appearance at the Cabramatta International 9s in 2012. The country heralded its membership of the International Rugby League family, with its Golden Point extra time 18-14 win over Burwood North Ryde RL club...

 

Photo Credit: Reynaldo Nery

November 9, 2019, a day to remember when Rugby League history was made on several occasions in Baler, Aurora Philippines.

Reigning Asian Cup Champions the Philippines Tamaraws have named their squad for the clash against the Japanese Samurais this Saturday.

By Reynaldo Nery, Photo: Rez Phillips breaking through to score a try for the Tamaraws (Credit: SOURA)

Saturday 19th of October,  will go down in the Philippines Rugby League history books for a number reasons, not just for fielding 3 teams against a proud Rugby League nation, but for the bravery and commitment from players, not only representing themselves, but their families and a proud passionate nation.

by Ace Angelo Galang (Photo: @jickoyimages)

AUGUST 11 2019, saw the rivalry between North Luzon Hunters and Manila Storm continuing, as they battled each other for the PNRL Estepa Elefante Cup Season 3 Grand Final, at the Ayala Chelsea Blue pitch in Makati City.

By Joseph Alfred Ferrer Laquihon

In the third round of the local competition in the Philippines, foundation club Manila Storm returned with a vengeance!

By Aiden Newman, Date: 5/6/19

After 2 months of postponements, the second leg of the Estepa Elefante Challenge Cup was played last Sunday the 2^nd of June at the Ayala Chelsea Blue pitch in Makati City.

By Aiden Newman, Date: 11/3/19

The 3rd season of the Estepa Elefante Cup was held at the Clark CDC Parade Grounds under warm humid weather condition that did not suppress the enthusiasm of players who have been waiting with excitement for the kick of the 2019 season.

By Aiden Newman, Date:25/2/19

The 2019 Philippines National Rugby League, Estepa -Elefante competition kicks off on the 10th of March 2019 at the historic Clark CDC Parade Grounds.