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DeutschRugby 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 is a new sport in Chile. It has grown rapidly from nothing to eight teams in less than one year.[1]
History
[edit]Rugby league was first played by Chilean Australians as part of the Latin Heat Rugby League.
References
[edit]- ^ "Negrete to host Chile's first Rugby League tournament". 16 September 2016.