Rugby league in Chile
Appearance
Rugby league in Chile | |
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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 Latin Heat Rugby league.