Chile national rugby league team

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Chile
Badge of Chile team
Team information
NicknameWeichafes
Governing bodyFutbol a 13 Chile
RegionAmericas
Head coachRodrigo Millar
CaptainNick Doberer
United States 62-0 Chile 
(Jacksonville, Florida, United States; 13 November 2018)
World Cup
Appearances0

The Chile national rugby league team represents

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

USA
on November 13, 2018.

All-time results record

Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost
 Argentina 1 1 0 0
 Brazil 2 1 0 1
 Canada 1 0 0 1
 Colombia 1 1 0 0
 El Salvador 1 1 0 0
 North Macedonia 1 1 0 0
 Malta 1 0 0 1
 Philippines 1 1 0 0
 Poland 1 0 0 1
 Thailand 1 0 1 0
 
United States
1 0 0 1
Total 12 6 1 5

Players

Current squad

Squad selected for

2021 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers;[10]

  • Jonathan Espinoza
  • Iziah Catrileo
  • Bradley Millar
  • Trent Millar
  • Thomas Garrido
  • James Horvat
  • Eugene Araya
  • Chris Brantes
  • Patrick Camaano
  • Mana Castillo-Sioni
  • Nick Doberer
  • Jaden Laing
  • Alvaro Avaria Jimenez
  • Jose Nitor-Alvear
  • Brandon Tobar
  • Francisco Leiva
  • Piero Diaz
  • Taylor Salas
  • Ferec Cavezas
  • Junior Sandoval
  • Zecil Yao
  • Eddie Wegener
  • Benjamin Fisher

References

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