Rugby League National Team Names
Many of the rugby league national teams from around the world have another name by which they are well known.
These are not usually official names, and some national teams have more than one nickname. I have tried to find the most commonly used nickname, and included others if known. See also the list of Australian NRL team nicknames. If you have any corrections or additions, please let me know.
National Team Names (Men)
| Team | Nickname | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Kangaroos | the women's team is called the "Jillaroos" |
| Canada | Wolverines | |
| Cook Islands | The Cooks | |
| England | The Lions | |
| Fiji | The Bati | |
| France | Les Chanticleers | They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" |
| Georgia | 13 Georgians | |
| Great Britain | "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions" | |
| Greece | Titans | |
| Hungary | Magyar Bulls | |
| Ireland | Wolfhounds | |
| Italy | The Azzuri | |
| Jamaica | Nomads, Reggae Rugby | |
| Japan | Samurais | |
| Lebanon | The Cedars | |
| Malta | The Knights | |
| Namibia | ||
| The Netherlands | The Orange Lions | |
| New Zealand | The Kiwis | |
| North Macedonia | Lions | |
| Norway | The Vikings | |
| Papua New Guinea | The Kumuls | |
| Philippines | Tamaraws | |
| Portugal | Os Galos | translates as The Roosters |
| Romania | ||
| Russia | The Bears | |
| Samoa | Toa Samoa | |
| Scotland | The Bravehearts | |
| Serbia | White Eagles (Бели орлови) | |
| Solomon Islands | Solies | |
| South Africa | The Rhinos | |
| Spain | ||
| Sweden | Tre Kronor | |
| Tonga | Mate Ma'a | |
| United Arab Emirates | The Falcons | |
| Uruguay | ||
| USA | The Tomahawks | |
| Wales | The Dragons | |
| West Indies | The Wahoos | |
| Zimbabwe |
National Team Names (Women)
| Team | Nickname | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Jillaroos | |
| Canada | Ravens | |
| Cook Islands | The Moana | |
| England | The Lionesses | |
| Fiji | Fiji Bulikula | |
| France | Les Bleues or Les Tricolores | Also "The Chanticleers" (in Anglophone media) |
| Great Britain | The Lionesses | |
| New Zealand | Kiwi Ferns | |
| Papua New Guinea | Orchids | |
| Philippines | Sampaguitas | |
| Samoa | Fetū Samoa | |
| Tonga | Mate Ma'a Tonga | |
| USA | Redtails |
Related Pages
- Soccer National Team Names
- Rugby Union Team Names
- Rugby League in different Languages
- About sporting team nicknames from around the world
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