Built From Filipino Pride
In the early 2000s, there was a growing Filipino community in Australia with talent, passion, and love for rugby league - but no clear pathway to represent their heritage. In 2012, RLNP Australia Inc. was established to create that opportunity, giving Filipino players a platform to come together and represent something bigger than themselves.
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In 2026, the organisation evolved into Pilipinas Australia Rugby League Incorporated (PARL), reflecting our growth with the support of our parent organisation, PNRL. Today, we continue to grow on and off the field. In fact, 2025 marked our most successful year yet, and our story is still being written! By Filipinos for Filipinos!
What we do
PARL is committed to creating real opportunities for Filipino athletes, families, and the wider community through rugby league. Here is a list of what we offer.
Representative rugby league opportunities
Player development and pathways (junior to senior to national level)
Coaching and leadership opportunities
Cultural connection through sport
Community events and engagement
Exposure to higher-level competitions and international opportunities
To inspire and excite Filipino heritage players, coaches and supporters to represent our culture.
We create an environment where players are proud of who they are, where culture is celebrated, and where everyone has a role to play.
PARL is built for players, coaches, sponsors, board members and the broader community.
We aim to build give filipinos pride in their heritage, a strong sense of belonging, and connection to something bigger than themselves.
What we’re most proud of is building a strong, connected community where players genuinely feel proud to represent their filipino heritage.
Seeing players grow in confidence, represent at higher levels, and bring their families and culture into the game.
To become a world-class sporting organisation that creates opportunities, pathways, and pride for the Filipino community through rugby league.
Meet PARL Team of Legends
We each have our unique rugby league journey that has joined us to create something many of us didn’t have growing up, a clear identity and pathway to represent both our sport and our filipino culture.
To this PARL team... it’s all about giving back, building something meaningful, and leaving a legacy for the next generation.
Rey Nery
President
Erick Elefante
Public Officer
Michael Godfrey
Chairperson
Xavier Jovellanos
Secretary
Ryan Picard
Treasurer
PARL U18s Mens Head Coach
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Jason Carter
Board Member
Tala Rising Head Coach
Jiro Canlas
Board Member
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Paul Sheedy
Tamaraws Head Coach
Elvis Jensen
Tamaraws Team Manager
Luke Deller
Admirals Head Coach
Stef Leigh
Womens Team Manager
Pat Page
PARL U16s Mens Head Coach
Michelle Koch
Women's Pathway Officer
Fred Colina
Mens Assistant Coach
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Isaac Rosario
PARL U18s Womens Head Coach
Nik Forrest
PARL U18s Womens Head Coach
Kristen Cawthorne
PARL U18s Womens Assistant Coach
Kealanah Page
PARL U18s Mens Team Manager
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Marty Lyden
PARL U16s Womens Head Coach
Jackie Lyden
PARL U16s Womens Assistant Coach
Angelica Flores
Design & Social Media Manager
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BE COACHABLE
Listen, learn, and apply feedback. Growth comes from being open to guidance and willing to adapt.
EFFORT OVER PERFECTION
Skill errors are part of the game. Lack of effort isn’t. Always bring energy, intent, and commitment to the field.
COMMUNITY FIRST
Foster belonging within the team, families, and the wider Filipino community in Australia and abroad. Represent with pride.
RESPECT
Show respect to teammates, coaches, officials, opponents, and the game itself. How you carry yourself matters.
RESILIENCE
Bounce back from setbacks. Whether in training, competition, or life, stay disciplined and keep pushing forward.
TEAM OVER SELF
The jersey is bigger than any individual. Success is built on trust, sacrifice, and putting the team’s needs first.
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