Rugby league in 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]

Rugby league in Chile
CountryChile
National team(s)Chile
Nickname(s)Weichafes
First played2016, Negrete, Bío Bío Province
Clubs8 Amateur
National competitions
Futbol a 13 Chile

History

Rugby league was first played by Chilean Australians as part of the Latin Heat Rugby league.

References

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