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Philippines women's national rugby league team

Philippines
Team information
NicknameSampaguitas
Governing bodyPambansang Ragbi Liga Ng Pilipinas
RegionAsia–Pacific
Head coachTammy Fletcher
CaptainTammy Fletcher
IRL ranking 20 Decrease 1 (July 21, 2025)[1]
Team results
First international
Philippines 0–6 Malta 
(Sydney, Australia; October 23, 2022)
Biggest win
Philippines 42–0 Malta 
(Sydney, Australia; October 28, 2023)
Biggest defeat
Philippines 0–6 Malta 
(Sydney, Australia; October 23, 2022)

The Philippines women's national rugby league team (nicknamed Sampaguitas) represents the Philippines in women's rugby league. Representing the Philippines in international rugby league competition.

History

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The team's first international competition held on October 23, 2022 ended in a 6-0 loss to Malta.[2] Their next game was on January 28, 2023 against Greece which they won 38–0.[3][4][5]

Current squad

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Squad vs Malta (October 2022);[6]

  • 1. Leticia Haas-Quinlan
  • 2. Stefanie Thomas
  • 3. Pia Galon
  • 4. Lila Reynolds
  • 5. Tynia Wells
  • 6. Natalia Webb
  • 7. Renee Targett
  • 8. Michelle Koch
  • 9. Tammy Fletcher (C)
  • 10. Erica Rowell
  • 11. Jacky Mae-Lyden
  • 12. Cassandra Koch
  • 13. Janine Jamieson
  • 14. Linae Williams
  • 15. Meagan Rickertt
  • 16. Faith Mella-Reynolds
  • 17. Leah Ellem

Results

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Full internationals

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Date Score[a] Opponent Tournament Venue Video Report(s)
Oct 23, 2022 0–6  Malta Test Match New Era Stadium, Sydney — [7][8]
Jan 28, 2023 38–0  Greece Test Match Lidcombe Oval, Sydney — [9]
Oct 28, 2023 42–0  Malta Test Match New Era Stadium, Sydney [10] [11]

Notes

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  1. ^ Philippines score given first

References

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  1. ^ "IRL World Rankings: Women". International Rugby League. July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "Philippines Sampaguitas go down to Malta Dames in inaugural women's international". Asia Pacific Rugby League. October 25, 2022. Archived from the original on December 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "Greece Women Take On Philippines In First International Of 2023". European Rugby League. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Philippines defeat fighting Greek side in Women's Rugby League match". Greek Herald. January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "Philippines Sampaguitas register thier[sic] first International win!". Pambansang Ragbi Liga Ng Pilipinas. January 29, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  6. ^ "Sampaguitas name squad for Malta clash". Asia Pacific Rugby League. October 21, 2022. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022.
  7. ^ "Philippines 0 v 6 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "Philippines Sampaguitas go down to Malta Dames in inaugural Women's International". Asia-Pacific Rugby League. October 25, 2022. Archived from the original on October 26, 2022.
  9. ^ "Greece 0 v 38 Philippines". European Rugby League. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  10. ^ "Mini Game: International RL Women's - Women's - Philippines Samaguitas v Malta". BarTV Sports. October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "Malta 0 v 42 Philippines - Match report". European Rugby League. October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
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