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The Philippines national rugby league team (nicknamed the Tamaraws) represent the Philippines in international rugby league football matches. They were established in 2011. In their short history the Tamaraws have been relatively successful, being repeated Asian Cup winners and regularly participating in the Cabramatta International 9s rugby league tournament. ==History== The Philippines National Rugby League (PNRL) was established in 2011 with a view of expanding rugby league further into Asia. The PNRL oversees the running of the national team, in 2011 it was announced that the Philippines would be playing their first game of rugby league at the 2012 at the Cabramatta International Nines, while also being involved in other organized international rugby league tournaments in the Asia-Pacific region.〔http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=41246〕 The Philippines have twice been involved in the Cabramatta International 9s rugby league tournament, in 2012 they defeated Burwood-North Ryde 22-18 to take the Bowl Trophy.〔http://www.ausinformer.com/philippines-national-rugby-league-wins-owl-trophy-at-the-cabramatta-international-9s/〕 In 2012 the Philippines won over Thailand at the 2012 Rugby League Asian Cup. The match was the first rugby league international played in Asia.〔http://www.pnrlf.com/〕 In 2013 they selected 3 teams to take part in the tournament.〔http://www.rugbyleagueplanet.com/international-rugby-league-features/195-philippines-rugby-league/755-45-filipinos-selected-for-the-cabramatta-international-9s-rugby-league-tournament〕 In 2014 the Philippines entered four teams: the first side, two development sides, and an under 20's side.〔http://www.nrl.com/marooned-state-growth-sport/tabid/10874/newsid/75925/default.aspxM〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Philippines national rugby league team」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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