Philippines women's national rugby league team explained

Philippines
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Nickname:	Sampaguitas
Governing Body:	Philippines National Rugby League
Region:	Asia–Pacific
Coach:	Tammy Fletcher
Captain:	Tammy Fletcher
Rlif Rank:	15
First International:	Philippines 0–6 (Sydney, Australia; October 23, 2022)
Largest Win:	Philippines 38–0 (Sydney, Australia; January 28, 2023)
Largest Loss:	Philippines 0–6 (Sydney, Australia; October 23, 2022)
Form:	Women

The Philippines women's national rugby league team (nicknamed Sampaguitas) represents the Philippines in women's rugby league. Representing the Philippines in international rugby league competition.

History

The team's first international competition held on October 23, 2022 ended in a 6-0 loss to Malta.^[1] Their next game was on January 28, 2023 against Greece which they won 38–0.^{[2] [3]}

Current squad

Squad vs Malta (October 2022);^[4]

• 1. Leticia Haas-Quinlan
• 2. Stefanie Thomas
• 3. Pia Galon
• 4. Lila Reynolds
• 5. Tynia Wells
• 6. Natalia Webb
• 7. Renee Targett
• 8. Michelle Koch
• 9. Tammy Fletcher (C)
• 10. Erica Rowell
• 11. Jacky Mae-Lyden
• 12. Cassandra Koch
• 13. Janine Jamieson
• 14. Linae Williams
• 15. Meagan Rickertt
• 16. Faith Mella-Reynolds
• 17. Leah Ellem

Results

Full internationals

Date	Opponent	Score	Tournament	Venue	Video	Report(s)
23 Oct 2022			Test Match		align=center		align=center	^[5]
28 Jan 2023			Test Match		align=center		align=center	^[6]
28 Oct 2023			Test Match		align=center	^[7]	align=center	^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Philippines Sampaguitas go down to Malta Dames in inaugural women's international . Asia Pacific Rugby League . 25 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221210100057/https://asiapacificrl.com/2022/10/25/philippines-sampaguitas-go-down-to-malta-dames-in-inaugural-womens-international/ . 10 December 2022.
2. News: Greece Women Take On Philippines In First International Of 2023 . 30 January 2023 . European Rugby League . 27 January 2023 . en.
3. News: The Philippines defeat fighting Greek side in Women's Rugby League match . 30 January 2023 . Greek Herald . 30 January 2023 . en-AU.
4. Web site: Sampaguitas name squad for Malta clash . Asia Pacific Rugby League . 21 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207105745/https://asiapacificrl.com/2022/10/21/philippines-sampaguitas-name-squad-for-malta-clash/ . 7 December 2022.
5. Web site: Philippines 0 v 6 Malta . European Rugby League . 30 January 2023 . en.
6. Web site: Greece 0 v 38 Philippines . European Rugby League . 30 January 2023 . en.
7. Web site: Mini Game: International RL Women's - Women's - Philippines Samaguitas v Malta. 28 Oct 2023. BarTV Sports. 30 Oct 2023.
8. Web site: Malta 0 v 42 Philippines - Match report. 28 Oct 2023. European Rugby League. 31 Oct 2023.