Philippine Tamaraw Rugby League Explained

Philippine Tamaraw Rugby League
(PTRL)
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Founded:2013
Inaugural:2016
Teams:4
Country: Philippines

The Philippines National Rugby League Championship (or the PNRL for short) is the top level domestic rugby league competition in the Philippines.

History

The Philippines National Rugby League was first formed in 2012.[1] In 2013 the Philippines commenced their first rugby league (touch) competition with 6 teams participating along with a further 3, participating in Rugby League 9s.[2] [3] A full scale 13 a side rugby league competition is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2016. With 4 teams are set to compete in the inaugural season.[4]

By October 13, 2016, it was reported that the league is now known as the Philippine Tamaraw Rugby League. The inaugural tournament for the league is the Erick Paul Estepa Elefante Cup which is to be held at the Bicol University, Albay Sports Complex in October 15–16, 2016.[5]

Teams

PNRL Championship Teams
Team width=33%Head Coach
Albay Vulcans Ric Raymond Bellen
Manila Storm Timothy Buipe
Central Luzon Crusaders Gorden Asa
University of Batangas Toro Isaac Kepu

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Philippines set to become newest Rugby League nation. December 14, 2015. Kalatas Media. Ang Kalatas. January 1, 2012.
  2. News: Elefante. Erick. The Rugby League Warriors are back. December 14, 2015. Rugby League Planet. February 8, 2013.
  3. Web site: Philippine National Rugby League Competition. December 14, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121023002718/http://www.pnrlf.com/competitions.php. October 23, 2012.
  4. News: Central Luzon Crusaders the final team in the Philippines inaugural Rugby League Season. March 3, 2016. Rugby League Planet. March 2, 2016.
  5. News: Philippines launches inaugural RL tournament. October 13, 2016. Love Rugby League. October 13, 2016.