Australian Rugby League Commission, a privately owned entity headquartered in Australia, operates as a governing body for contact sports. Founded in 1986, it operates with approximately 10 employees. The commission functions as an Australian rugby league football competition operator, administering the Australian national team and representing Australia in international rugby league matters.
On September 15, 2026, the Australian Rugby League Commission's new Papua New Guinea (PNG) franchise encountered a trademark hurdle as New Zealand Rugby moved to protect its "Chiefs" brand. Australian media reported "geopolitical sensitivity" surrounding the PNG Chiefs name, which PNG Prime Minister James Marape endorsed following a public survey and discussions involving governments, the NRL, and the club's board. This followed a brewing dispute on September 14, where New Zealand Rugby prepared to challenge the NRL's plan to name its 19th team the Papua New Guinea Chiefs, a name identical to its Waikato-based Super Rugby franchise established in 1996, which also uses similar colors. The new Port Moresby-based club is slated to join the NRL in 2028, with the Australian and PNG governments backing player incentives such as tax-free salary arrangements and third-party sponsorship opportunities. Earlier on September 14, Peter V’landys was expected to be anointed executive chairman of the NRL later that week. This development followed an online meeting held on September 14 between NRL Chairman Peter V’landys and Super League club owners, as the RFL explored a partnership between the two governing bodies to benefit international rugby league.
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Australian Rugby League Commission's revenues were less than $1M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Australian Rugby League Commission's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is rugby Union. For full access to Australian Rugby League Commission's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Australian Rugby League Commission sells broadcasting rights of its 2 rugby League and rugby Union competitions globally. Australian Rugby League Commission currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including rugby union.
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