It is run by the Asia-Pacific Rugby League Confederation[dubious – discuss] and the Trophy itself was donated[1] by the RLIF.

On October 21, 2012, the Philippines Tamaraws defeated the Thailand Stars to win the inaugural Rugby League Asian Cup.

The format of the inaugural Rugby League Asian Cup involved a one-off match held in Bangkok between Thailand and the Philippines to decide the champion of the tournament.

It is expected in the future editions of the Asian Cup that the Japan national rugby league team and Singapore will compete in the tournament.

Japan has planned hosting the tournament in 2014 [4] The Philippines is the only nation to have won the Asian Cup.