Rugby league in Chile
| Rugby league in Chile | |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| National team(s) | Chile |
| Nickname(s) | Weichafes |
| First played | 2016, Negrete, Bío Bío Province |
| Clubs | 8 Amateur |
National competitions | |
Futbol a 13 Chile | |
""Rugby league in Chile"" is a new sport for the country. It has grown rapidly from nothing to 8 teams in less than one year.[1]
History[]
Rugby league was first played by Chilean Australians as part of the .
References[]
- ^ "Negrete to host Chile's first Rugby League tournament". 16 September 2016.
Categories:
- Rugby league by country
- Sport in Chile
- Rugby league in the Americas