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Rugby league in Chile

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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

Rugby league is a new sport in Chile. It has grown rapidly from nothing to eight teams in less than one year.[1]

History

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

References

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  1. ^ "Negrete to host Chile's first Rugby League tournament". 16 September 2016.