Rugby League Asian Championships
International rugby league tournament
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The Rugby League Asian Championship is an international rugby league competition for men's senior teams in East and South East Asia inaugurated in 2025.[1][2]
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Formerly known as | Rugby League Asia Cup |
| Instituted | 2025 |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
| Holders |  Singapore (2025) |
| Most titles | Singapore (1 title) |
A previous iteration of this tournament, the Asian Cup existed in 2012 and 2013 as a single game between the two competing nations.[3] The Philippines won the inaugural edition,[4] and retained the title the following year.[5]
Results
Asian Cup era
2012
2013
21 October 2013 |
Philippines  |
44–10 |  Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Field, San Narciso, Zambales Attendance: 1,500 |
Asian Championships era
2025
Semi-finals
27 November 2025 4:00pm (local time) |
International School Manilla Philippines Referee: Rami Abu-Mansour |
27 November 2025 6:30pm (local time) |
| Philippines |
44–10 |  Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
International School Manilla Philippines Referee: Salvatore Marigliano |
Third place play-off
29 November 2025 3:00pm (local time) |
International School Manilla Philippines Referee: Rami Abu-Mansour |
Final
29 November 2025 5:45pm (local time) |
| Singapore |
62–0† | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
International School Manilla Philippines Referee: Salvatore Marigliano |
See also
- RLIF World Rankings
- List of International Rugby League Teams
- European Cup
- Mediterranean Cup
- Pacific Cup
- Rugby League Asian Championships
- East Asia Rugby League Nations Cup