Chile national rugby league team

Chile
Badge of Chile team
Team information
NicknameWeichafes
Governing bodyFutbol a 13 Chile
RegionAmericas
Head coachRodrigo Millar
CaptainNick Doberer
IRL ranking23rd
Team results
First international
 El Salvador 20 - 58  
(Henson Park, Australia; 11 June 2016)[1]
Biggest win
  54-8 Brazil 
(Los Ángeles, Chile; 17 November 2017)
Biggest defeat
 United States 62-0  
(Jacksonville, Florida, United States; 13 November 2018)
World Cup
Appearances0

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 13 November 2018.[10] Chile were also scheduled to take part in the 2020 Americas Championship, but the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]

Competitive record

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

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

IRL Rankings

IRL Men's World Rankings
Official rankings as of July 2025
Rank Change Team Pts %
1 Steady  Australia 100
2 Steady  New Zealand 83
3 Steady  England 80
4 Steady  Tonga 62
5 Steady  Samoa 53
6 Steady  Papua New Guinea 51
7 Steady  Fiji 43
8 Steady  France 29
9 Increase 2  Netherlands 22
10 Steady  Cook Islands 22
11 Decrease 2  Serbia 18
12 Steady  Wales 18
13 Steady  Malta 16
14 Increase 1  Greece 14
15 Decrease 1  Ukraine 13
16 Steady  Lebanon 11
17 Steady  Italy 10
18 Steady  Ireland 9
19 Increase 5  United States 8
20 Decrease 1  Jamaica 8
21 Decrease 1  Czech Republic 8
22 Steady  Scotland 7
23 Decrease 2   7
24 Decrease 1  Philippines 7
25 Steady  Poland 5
26 Increase 1  Germany 5
27 Increase 1  Norway 5
28 Decrease 2  South Africa 5
29 Steady  Brazil 4
30 Steady  Kenya 4
31 Steady  Canada 4
32 Steady  Montenegro 3
33 Steady  North Macedonia 3
34 Increase 22  Morocco 3
35 Decrease 1  Argentina 3
36 Decrease 1  Albania 2
37 Decrease 1  Bulgaria 2
38 Decrease 1  Ghana 2
39 Decrease 1  Nigeria 2
40 Decrease 1  Turkey 1
41 Decrease 1  Cameroon 1
42 Decrease 1  Japan 1
43 Decrease 1  Spain 1
44 Decrease 1  Colombia 1
45 Decrease 1  El Salvador 0
46 Decrease 1  Russia 0
47 Decrease 1  Bosnia and Herzegovina 0
48 Decrease 1  Hong Kong 0
49 Decrease 1  Solomon Islands 0
50 Decrease 1  Vanuatu 0
51 Increase 6  Hungary 0
52 Decrease 1  Latvia 0
53 Decrease 1  Denmark 0
54 Decrease 1  Belgium 0
55 Decrease 1  Estonia 0
56 Decrease 1  Sweden 0
57 Decrease 7  Niue 0
Complete rankings at
www.internationalrugbyleague.com

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. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Futbol A 13 Chile launch Super Liga 13 - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation". Asiapacificrl.com. 15 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Argentina to host inaugural South American Tri-Series - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation". Asiapacificrl.com. 6 November 2016. Archived from the original on 7 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. Archived from the original on 15 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. Archived from the original on 11 September 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  8. ^ "Fixtures announced for Latin American Championship - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation". Asiapacificrl.com. 4 September 2017. Archived from the original on 11 September 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  9. ^ "Chile win inaugural Latinoamericano Championship". Asiapacificrl.com. 20 November 2017. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Chile's ground breakers have a Brisbane flavour". qrl.com.au. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  11. ^ "2020 Americas Rugby League Championship postponed". European Rugby League. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
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