Los Angeles Roosters
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Los Angeles Roosters Rugby League Football Club |
| Nickname | Roosters |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Current details | |
| Manager | Emiliano Nash |
| Competition | USA Rugby League |
| Records | |
| Champions | 2025, 2026 (Las Vegas 9s Womens Champions) |
The Los Angeles Roosters (formerly Bandidos) are a Rugby league team based in Los Angeles, California. The club competes in the Pacific Coast Rugby League division of the USA Rugby League and have played in the Las Vegas Rugby League 9s.
History
The club was first founded in 2023 as the Bandidos by Los Angeles local, Emiliano Nash. It was announced in June 2024 that the Australian professional rugby league club, the Sydney Roosters who competes in the National Rugby League (NRL) would invest in establishing a West Coast Rugby League Academy, and also fund other local American rugby league developments, after being one of the first teams NRL teams to play in America.[1]
Notable players
- Men:
N/A
Honors
- Las Vegas 9s Women's Champions (2): (2025,2026)[2]
See also
References
- ^ Walter, Brad (June 12, 2024). "The great American dream: How the Roosters are investing in US growth". NRL.com.
- ^ Walter, Brad (March 1, 2026). "Roosters, Titans retain Vegas 9s titles at Allegiant Stadium". NRL.com.