Los Angeles Bandidos join PCRL

Pacific Coast Rugby League (PCRL) and the Los Angeles Bandidos are pleased to announce that they have signed an affiliation agreement.

The Bandidos are led by Emiliano Nash, an European Rugby League accredited Level 1 coach. Nash brings years of experience as a player in the Southern California rugby community and is excited to begin his head coaching career with the Bandidos. His passion for rugby, community involvement, and youth development will be tremendous assets to PCRL. LA Bandidos join the LA Mongrel and San Diego Barracudas as the latest club committed to providing the Pacific Coast with a quality rugby league season in summer 2023.

Bandidos supremo Nash said, “I’m excited to grow the sport, and look forward to putting roots into my community and build the club with family values”.

“We are excited to add the Bandidos to our ranks. Emiliano is well respected in the Los Angeles rugby community and has a strong vision for the development of the game and provides more access for people to play rugby league in the region.” added PCRL president Ady Cooney.

Teams interested in joining PCRL for 2023 should apply HERE.