Chile national rugby league team explained

Chile
Badge:Chile RL.png
Colours: Red
Blue
Nickname:Weichafes
Governing Body:Futbol a 13 Chile
Region:Americas
Coach:Rodrigo Millar
Captain:Nick Doberer
Rlif Rank:23
First International: 20 - 58
(Henson Park, Australia; 11 June 2016)[1]
Largest Win: 54-8
(Los Ángeles, Chile; 17 November 2017)
Largest Loss: 62-0
(Jacksonville, Florida, United States; 13 November 2018)
World Cup Apps:0
Biggest Defeat: 16 - 0
(Miramar, Argentina; 12 November 2016)

The Chile national rugby league team represents Chile in rugby league. The team is operated by Futbol a 13 Chile and sanctioned by the Rugby League International Federation to represent Chile at international level in the sport of rugby league.

History

Rugby league (known locally as Futbol a 13) was introduced to Chile in 2015 when the Futbol a 13 Chile organization was formed. Working in partnership with Latin Heat Rugby League, an Australian-based expat team representing Chile competed in the Cabramatta International Nines, marking the first time a Chilean team participated in an organized rugby league competition.[2]

The first domestic match in Chile was played in October 2016 in Negrete, which was followed by the announcement of the inaugural Chilean domestic competition.[3] The competition was expanded with the Super Liga 13 Chile launching in 2017.[4]

In November 2016, Chile competed in the inaugural international rugby league competition in South America, hosted in Miramar, Argentina, comprising Chile, Argentina and a number of select sides from around the region which were supported by the Latin Heat organization.[5] The competition culminated in Argentina and Chile taking part in their first official international match, which Argentina won 16–0.[6]

In November 2017, Los Ángeles, Chile, hosted the inaugural Latin American Rugby League Championship, comprising the national teams of Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Brazil.[7] [8] Chile won the inaugural tournament, defeating Argentina 32–12 in the final.[9]

In November 2018 Chile participated in the 2018 Americas Rugby League Championship, which acted as the American qualifying competition for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup; as such they became the first South American nation to enter the competition. They were eliminated after losing 62–0 to the USA on November 13, 2018.

All-time results record

Chile national side's competitive record up to date as of 4 February 2024.

OpponentPlayedWonDrawnLost
1 1 0 0
2 1 0 1
1 0 0 1
1 1 0 0
1 1 0 0
1 1 0 0
1 0 0 1
1 1 0 0
1 0 0 1
1 0 1 0
1 0 0 1
Total 12 6 1 5

Players

Current squad

Squad selected for 2021 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers;[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Newtown Jets and the Latin American Rugby League fraternity make interesting new companeros. Newtown Jets. 2024-02-03.
  2. Web site: Cabra 9s Results. Nswrl.com.au. 2015-10-12.
  3. Web site: Fùtbol A 13 En Chile launch domestic competition - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation. 12 October 2016. Asiapacificrl.com. 6 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Futbol A 13 Chile launch Super Liga 13 - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation. 15 July 2017. Asiapacificrl.com. 6 October 2017.
  5. Web site: Argentina to host inaugural South American Tri-Series - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation. 6 November 2016. Asiapacificrl.com. 6 October 2017.
  6. Web site: Argentina win Primer Torneo Sudamericano de Rugby League - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation. 13 November 2016. Asiapacificrl.com. 6 October 2017.
  7. Web site: Chile to host the 2017 Latin American Championship - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation. 17 August 2017. Asiapacificrl.com. 6 October 2017.
  8. Web site: Fixtures announced for Latin American Championship - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation. 4 September 2017. Asiapacificrl.com. 6 October 2017.
  9. http://www.asiapacificrl.com/2017/11/20/chile-win-inaugural-latinoamericano-championship/ Chile win inaugural Latinoamericano Championship
  10. Web site: Chile announce train on squad for Americas Championship . rlwc2021.com . 18 October 2018.