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| Team information | ||||||
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| Nickname | Magyar Bulls | |||||
| Governing body | Hungarian Rugby League Federation | |||||
| Region | Europe | |||||
| Head coach |  Jonathan Wilson | |||||
| Captain | Dane Weatherill, James Kovac, Nathan Farkas | |||||
| Most caps | Simon Kalafusz, Joel saaghy (9) | |||||
| IRL ranking | 50th | |||||
| Team results | ||||||
| First game | ||||||
 Hungary 16–38 Czech Republic  (Kecskemét, Hungary; July 2011) | ||||||
| Biggest win | ||||||
Hungary 56–4 Poland  (Budapest, Hungary; July 2017) | ||||||
| Biggest defeat | ||||||
Hungary 0–90 Greece  (Budapest, Hungary; October 2013) | ||||||
| World Cup | ||||||
| Appearances | 0 | |||||
The Hungary national rugby league team, known as the Magyar Bulls, represents Hungary in the sport of rugby league football. Making their debut against the Czech Republic in July 2011, they played their first ranked international against Greece in October 2013.
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| Official rankings as of 21 December 2023 | |||
| Rank | Change | Team | Pts % |
| 1 |  |
Australia |
100.00 |
| 2 | |
 New Zealand |
91.00 |
| 3 |  1 |
 England |
74.00 |
| 4 |  1 |
 Samoa |
70.00 |
| 5 | |
 Tonga |
54.00 |
| 6 | |
 Papua New Guinea |
50.00 |
| 7 | |
 Fiji |
49.00 |
| 8 | 1 |
 France |
24.00 |
| 9 | 1 |
 Lebanon |
24.00 |
| 10 | 3 |
 Cook Islands |
22.00 |
| 11 | 1 |
 Serbia |
19.00 |
| 12 | 6 |
 Netherlands |
17.00 |
| 13 | 1 |
 Italy |
15.00 |
| 14 | 5 |
 Malta |
15.00 |
| 15 | 1 |
Greece |
14.00 |
| 16 | 4 |
 Ireland |
14.00 |
| 17 | 6 |
 Wales |
13.00 |
| 18 | 3 |
 Jamaica |
10.00 |
| 19 | 2 |
 Scotland |
9.00 |
| 20 | 8 |
 Ukraine |
7.00 |
| 21 | 6 |
Czech Republic |
7.00 |
| 22 | 1 |
 Germany |
6.00 |
| 23 | 10 |
 Philippines |
6.00 |
| 24 | 5 |
Poland |
6.00 |
| 25 | 1 |
 South Africa |
5.00 |
| 26 | 4 |
 Chile |
5.00 |
| 27 | 4 |
 Kenya |
0.00 |
| 28 | 6 |
 Norway |
4.00 |
| 29 | 6 |
 Nigeria |
4.00 |
| 30 | 6 |
 Ghana |
4.00 |
| 31 | 6 |
 Brazil |
4.00 |
| 32 | 12 |
 Turkey |
3.00 |
| 33 | 4 |
 United States |
3.00 |
| 34 | 1 |
 Bulgaria |
3.00 |
| 35 | 5 |
 Cameroon |
2.00 |
| 36 | 2 |
 Montenegro |
2.00 |
| 37 | 5 |
 Spain |
2.00 |
| 38 | 6 |
 Japan |
1.00 |
| 39 |  |
 Albania |
1.00 |
| 40 | 4 |
 Colombia |
1.00 |
| 41 | 6 |
 El Salvador |
1.00 |
| 42 | |
 North Macedonia |
1.00 |
| 43 | 1 |
 Morocco |
1.00 |
| 44 | 3 |
 Sweden |
0.00 |
| 45 | |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
0.00 |
| 46 | 3 |
 Canada |
0.00 |
| 47 | |
 Niue |
0.00 |
| 48 | 9 |
 Solomon Islands |
0.00 |
| 49 | 1 |
 Belgium |
0.00 |
| 50 | 10 |
Hungary |
0.00 |
| 51 | 5 |
 Vanuatu |
0.00 |
| 52 | 3 |
 Argentina |
0.00 |
| 53 | 3 |
 Denmark |
0.00 |
| 54 | 3 |
 Latvia |
0.00 |
| 55 | |
 Estonia |
0.00 |
| Complete rankings at INTRL.SPORT | |||
Magyar Bulls RLFC, Hungary's National Rugby league team was founded in Budapest in May 2011 by members of the Budapest Exiles RFC, keen to try rugby league and with an open invitation to other teams in Hungary to send players - all with the objective of honouring an invitation to play in the CEE European Bowl competition vs. the Czech Republic.
From small beginnings on a Monday evening, on Margit Island, in the middle of the Danube, the squad has grown to be able to select a nucleus of 20 players to play against the Czech Republic on 23 July.[1] The pull of playing international RL has seen enquiries to train and play from a number of other clubs in Hungary as well as players of Hungarian origin who have travelled back to play from Italy and the UK.
In June 2013, Hungary was granted Observer status by the RLEF.[2] They subsequently played their first fully sanctioned international against a Greece team featuring professional players Michael Korkidas and Braith Anasta.
In 2014, Tour in Paris again and Hungary competed in the inaugural Balkans Cup tournament in Serbia. This was Hungary's first International tournament. Hungary finished the overall tournament in fourth place. They also made history in the tournament, as they recorded their first ever international try in their match with Bosnia.[3] In 2015 Tour in Belgrade on Euro 9' Tournament.
Hungary can call eligible players like Kurt Falls, Blake Mozer and Myles Gal.
Squad selected for the 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship;[4]
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In 2016, Hungary began searching for players in Australia of Hungarian heritage to play for Hungary. This was met with resounding response, with many quality players putting their name down.[who?] Several training sessions were held in Sydney by coach John Wilson and manager Stephen Németh.[citation needed]
On 4 February 2017, Hungary played their first test match outside of Europe against Uruguay who were making their International debut, in front of 500 spectators.[citation needed] Hungary ran away with the game 50-4 in a dominant display. The team consisted of only Australian players with Hungarian heritage. This was also Hungary's first test match victory across any continent.[citation needed] The four Farkas brothers were outstanding, scoring 30 of the 50 points between themselves alone, with Aaron Farkas accumulating 16 himself in a spectacular performance at hooker. Alexander Fricska scored a try on debut.[citation needed]
On 8 February 2017, just 4 days after the first test played outside of the Europe, Hungary played their second against a stronger Thailand side, featuring ex NRL and Super league coach Brian Smith, in front of 100 spectators.[citation needed] Hungary opened up the scoring with 2 quick tries, before scoring 2 more before the half. Thailand came out strong in the second half scoring first points, however Hungary were too strong and ran out 44-10 winners becoming just their second test match victory since the teams origin 6 years prior. The game was almost called off as the night before, a storm washed out the majority of Sydney's Rugby League fields.[citation needed] Just hours before kickoff, the game was rescheduled at Endeavour Sports High School, instead of the original venue, Erskineville Oval.[citation needed]
A † denotes that the match did not contribute to the RLIF World Rankings.
| 23 July 2011† 2011 European Bowl |
Hungary
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16 – 38 | Czech Republic
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Kecskemét, Hungary | |
| 16:00 |
Tries: Angel, Haboczki, Torrance Goals: Torrance (2/3) |
[1][2] | Tries: Leeuw (3), Buben (2), Mulhall, Sedina Goals: Buben (4/6), Mulhall (1/1) |
| 14 July 2012† 2012 European Bowl |
Czech Republic
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42 – 16 | Hungary
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Vrchlabí, Czech Republic | |
| Tries: Sedina (2), Buben, Cernohorsky, Dolak, Lahr, Sluka, Vrana, Zemanek Goals: Sedina (3/9) |
[3] | Tries: Bán, Berbesi, Haboczki Goals: Bán (2/3) |
Stadium: Municipal Stadium Attendance: 400 |
| 27 October 2013 | Hungary
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0 – 90 | Greece
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Budapest, Hungary | |
| [4] | Tries: Anasta (4), T. Constantinou (3), Bouris (2), Sell (2), Zampetides (2), Aroutsidis, Nake Goals: Anasta (15/15) |
Stadium: Margitszigeti Atlétikai Centrum Attendance: 500 |
| 17 October 2014 2014 Balkans Cup |
Serbia
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50 – 0 | Hungary
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Belgrade, Serbia | |
| 15:00 |
Tries: Ilić (2), Manak (2), Nikolić (2), Čobanović, Gak, Radovanović Goals: Vladislav Dedić (7/9) |
[5][6] | Stadium: FK Dorćol Attendance: 150 Referee: George Stilianos
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| 19 October 2014† 2014 Balkans Cup |
Hungary
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6 – 32 | Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Belgrade, Serbia | |
| 12:30 |
Tries: Grimm Goals: Nikowitz (1/1) |
[7] | Tries: Kikanović, Kulašević, E. Martić, Sakan, Zec, Zekić Goals: Kikanović (3/5), Dedić (1/1) |
Stadium: Makiš Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Radoslav Novaković
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| 4 February 2017 | Hungary
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50 – 4 |  Uruguay
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Sydney, Australia | |
| 17:30 |
Tries: N. Farkas (2), Varga (2), Acsai, A. Fricska, D. Farkas, Institoris, R. Németh Goals: A. Farkas (6/7), J. Farkas (0/1), S. Németh (0/1) |
Tries: N. Cama Goals: ? (0/1) |
Stadium: Hillier Oval |
| 8 February 2017 | Hungary
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44 – 10 |  Thailand
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Sydney, Australia | |
| 20:15 |
Tries: McKewin (2), Acsai,A Farkas, D. Farkas, J. Farkas, Institoris, Varga Goals: A. Farkas (4/5), D. Farkas (2/2), J. Farkas (0/1) |
Tries: Choengkhiri, Waugh Goals: Twigg (1/2) |
Stadium: Endeavour Sports High School |
| 15 July 2017† | Hungary
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56 – 4 | Poland
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Budapest, Hungary | |
| [8][9] |
| 22 July 2017 | Hungary
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6 – 26 | Czech Republic
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Budapest, Hungary | |
| Tries: Nemes Goals: Orsi |
[10] | Tries: Gach, Hudrlík, Košťál, Mećava, Vojtěch Goals: Řičica (3/5) |
Stadium: KFKI Sporttelep |
| 14 October 2017 | Malta
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48 – 16 | Hungary
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Sydney, Australia | |
| 16:30 |
Tries: Vassallo (2), Attard, Benson, Campbell, Catania, Falzon, Glanville, Mazzelli Goals: Glanville (6/9) |
[11] | Tries: Kovác (2), Varga Goals: J. Farkas (2/3) |
Stadium: Cabramatta Leagues Stadium Referee: Luke Heckendorf
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| 5 November 2017 | Philippines
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72 – 0 | Hungary
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Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Tries: Casinay 2, Cortez 2, Mackey 2, Stephenson 2, Goodwin Laderas, Osias, Russell, Sheedy Goals: Casinay (7), Russell (3) |
[12] | Stadium: Mahasarakham Institute of Sporting Excellence |
| 8 November 2017† | Hungary
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44 – 28 | ASEAN XIII | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| [13] | Stadium: Mahasarakham Institute of Sporting Excellence |
| 3 February 2018 | Hungary
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30 – 12 | Philippines
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Gold Coast, Australia | |
| 18:00 |
Tries: Brucker (2), Flanagan (2), Kovác Goals: J. Farkas (5/6) |
Tries: Sheedy, Swanson Goals: Zappia (2/2) |
Stadium: Betty Diamond Sporting Complex |
| 18 February 2018† | Malta
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40 – 28 | Hungary
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Sydney, Australia | |
| 14:00 |
Stadium: St Marys Leagues Stadium |
| 1 October 2018 2018 Emerging Nations World Cup |
Greece
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18 – 20 | Hungary
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Sydney, Australia | |
| 17:00 |
Tries: Mamouzelos, Stratis, A. Vrahnos Goals: Stratis (3/3) |
[14] | Tries: D. Ivan, Kovac, Turay, Varga Goals: J. Farkas (2/4) |
Stadium: Windsor Sporting Complex |
| 4 October 2018 2018 Emerging Nations World Cup |
Hungary
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18 – 13 | Vanuatu
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Sydney, Australia | |
| 17:00 |
Tries: Nathan Farkas, Jayson Gerecss Goals: Stratis (3/3) |
[15] | Tries: D. Ivan, Kovac, Turay, Varga Goals: J. Farkas (1/2) |
Stadium: St Marys Leagues Stadium |
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As of 8 February 2017.
| Cap Number | Name | Total Caps | Total Points |
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| 1 | Imre Szalontai | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Federico Sciotti | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Gergo Zubornyak | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Laszlo Harangozo | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | Scott Torrance | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | Adam Nunn | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Peter Fustos | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Lajos Bihari | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | Joel Jimenez | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | Zsolt Haboczki | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | Geza Goletz | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | Andre Brand | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | Matyas Bihari | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | Luca Tramontin | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | Cedric Gaidet | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | Phil Angel | 1 | 4 |
| 17 | Nandor Szabo | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Arno Franken | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Mehdi Benaniba | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | Geza Juhas | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Mark Tolnai | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Benjamin Antal | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | Zoltan Solti | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | David Farkas | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Adam Timar | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Adam Belencsak | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Balint Kosa | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Sandor Lakatos | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | Adam Csiri | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | Viktor Zelenka | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | Zoltan Bertyak | 1 | 0 |
| 32 | Norbert Csapkai | 3 | 0 |
| 33 | Jozsef Surman | 1 | 0 |
| 34 | Marko Nikowitz | 3 | 0 |
| 35 | David Orsi | 1 | 0 |
| 35 | Zsolt Lukacs | 2 | 0 |
| 36 | Nathan Farkas | 2 | 8 |
| 37 | Marty Schneider | 2 | 0 |
| 38 | Daniel Bridges | 2 | 0 |
| 39 | Stephen Németh | 1 | 2 |
| 40 | Alexander Fricska | 2 | 4 |
| 41 | Jared Farkas | 2 | 6 |
| 42 | David Farkas | 2 | 12 |
| 43 | Joseph Toth | 2 | 0 |
| 44 | Aaron Farkas | 2 | 28 |
| 45 | Karoly Acsai | 2 | 8 |
| 46 | Chris Schneider | 1 | 0 |
| 47 | Brent Varga | 7 | 24 |
| 48 | Eddie Ertl | 1 | 0 |
| 49 | Max Feast | 1 | 0 |
| 50 | Josh Institoris | 2 | 8 |
| 51 | Matthew Pankasz | 2 | 0 |
| 52 | Shane (Geoffrey Stevens) | 2 | 0 |
| 53 | Paul Graham | 1 | 0 |
| 54 | Paul Ivan | 1 | 0 |
| 55 | Paul Mckewin | 1 | 8 |
| 56 | Stephen Toth | 1 | 0 |
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