The central Chilean town of Negrete, in the Bio Bio region, is set to host the first ever domestic Rugby League tournament conducted in the South American country.

The Fùtbol A 13 En Chile run event will feature seven clubs taking part in a one day tournament.

Teams will play abbreviated versions of the game, with the tournament to also act as a selection trial for the Chilean national team.

Chile will play Brazil and Argentina in a three way tournament later this year in Argentina.

No less than six regions across the Bio Bio region of Chile will be represented in the tournament including Los Ángeles

Teams that will take part in the Fùtbol A 13 En Chile tournament Negrete are: