Rugby League to be played in Portugal.
The proposal for rugby league to be played in Portugal has been formulated with the following points open for discussion.
(a) Minimum four team competition. Consisting of both senior (A Grade) and junior (under 16) competitions. Competition played over two weekends.
(b) Rugby League tournament. Invitations open to rugby league teams in neighbouring countries, as well as four local teams from Portugal. Tournament played over one weekend.
(c) As per point a, played over one weekend. From the competition a Portugal 13 rugby league team would be selected, Portugal to host visiting nation for two games international series.
Competitions/ tournaments will be played on a bi annual basis. Eg. 2012, 2014, 2016 etc
The Portuguese Rugby League Association requires players, coaches, match officials and volunteers for both the domestic competition and international tours.
Email resumes to mal@portugueserugbyleague.com
Domestic schedule 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
Development tour to South Africa 2010
Aus Med Cup (Australia) 2009, 2011, 2013*, 2015, 2017, 2019
*2013 Rugby League World Cup
Qualification as a Portuguese rugby league player can be defined as:
(1) Portugal is country of birth
(2) Be the holder of a Portuguese passport
(3) Portuguese ancestry (Portuguese parent or grandparent)
(4) Portugal is country of residence
Portugal map and information page
Browns Sports & Leisure Club - Sports Training Centre - Rugby
Pictured above (from right to left) Francisco Martins (Portugal rugby union manager), Mal Speers (PRLA president), Tomaz Morias (Portugal rugby union coach)