Antonio Korikalo

Vanuatu Rugby League

The Vanuatu Rugby League (VRL) is the single controlling body and National Federation representing Rugby League in Vanuatu. The VRL is recognised by the Government of Vanuatu, the Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (VASANOC), International Rugby League (IRL) and Asia-Pacific Rugby League Confederation (APRLC) as the National Federation for Rugby League in Vanuatu. The VRL has jurisdiction over all domestic Rugby League played in Vanuatu and the National Team program. Currently the VRL has domestic competitions in the capital Port Vila (Shefa Province) and Santo (Sanma Province). The aim is to expand the game into both Malakula (Malampa Province) and Tanna (Tafea Province). It also aims to set up domestic competitions for females and juniors. The VRL National team has played in 6 Test matches (4 staged in Vanuatu) and International 9's tournament since 2012. VRL representative teams have also completed a tour of Queensland, Australia and played an exhibition game on Suncorp Stadium before an NRL trial game. The VRL's objectives are to : • Promote the game of Rugby League in Vanuatu • Increase participation of those playing or consuming some form of the game of Rugby League as part of a school, club or community program • Invest in the Ni-Vanuatu community to positively contribute to the development of Vanuatu • Provide opportunities and pathways for talented Ni-Van through High Performance programs into semi-professional and professional competitions and programs Vanuatu Rugby League Test Matches: • October 2012 vs Greece (Port Vila, Vanuatu) • October 2013 vs Solomon Islands (Mackay, Australia) • October 2013 vs Niue (Port Vila, Vanuatu) • October 2014 vs Philippines (Santo, Vanuatu) • October 2016 vs Solomon Islands (Port Vila, Vanuatu) • October 2017 vs Solomon Islands (Honiara, Solomon Islands)