The Rugby Football League

http://www.rugby-league.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rugby-football-league/

The Rugby Football League, privately owned and headquartered in the UK, was founded in 1895 as the Northern Rugby Football Union following 22 clubs resigning from the Rugby Football Union, changing its name in 1922 to The Rugby Football League. The organization employs approximately 280 individuals and reported $17.3M in revenue as of 2024, operating as a tier 2 media tech buyer. It specializes in contact sports, functioning as the governing body for rugby league in England.

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1895

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288

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United Kingdom

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On July 8, 2026, the Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League showcased almost 300 players at Magic Weekend, held at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. This followed the National Rugby League's (NRL) confirmation on July 7, 2026, of a seven-year, A$5.3 billion broadcast deal with DAZN and Channel Nine in Australia. Earlier, on June 12, 2026, the RFL congratulated Kevin Sinfield, who was named a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE), alongside fellow rugby league legend Neil Fox and Professor Chris Brookes for their recognition in the King's Birthday Honours List. Earlier on June 9, 2026, Super League head coach Paul Rowley called on the RFL to help clubs combat the NRL's influence in retaining players, citing St Helens captain Matty Lees' announced move to the PNG Chiefs for 2028 as an example. This followed a stark reminder of the "existential fight" facing rugby league in West Yorkshire, as highlighted by Huddersfield Giants' ongoing Super League survival efforts.

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The Rugby Football League offers 8 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. The Rugby Football League's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and contact sports.

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The Rugby Football League's revenues were less than $25M in 2024. Caretta Research has split The Rugby Football League's revenue into 5 different product categories, the largest of which is rugby League. For full access to The Rugby Football League's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

24th

2026

04:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

The RFL & NIXI Body announce partnership in support of inaugural Female Health Coaching Programme in Rugby League

This partnership is designed to support women and girls in Rugby League. By establishing this partnership, the RFL and NIXI Body will be able to provide coaches with the knowledge and supplies to combat issues such as pain, shame, and fears around period leaks.

Rugby Football League

Jul

21st

2026

06:30

Events, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Asset and Stake Acquisitions, Financial Performance

RFL Council: Tuesday 21 July 2026

The RFL Council met today for its summer Council meeting and the RFL Annual General Meeting. Held at Wakefield Trinity's DIY Kitchens Stadium and chaired by Nigel Wood OBE, members received presentations on a range of topics, including the RFL's 2025 financial accounts.

Rugby Football League

Jul

8th

2026

06:07

Events, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag, Award Wins, Events and Conferences

Learning Disability Super League shines at Magic Weekend

Almost 300 people lived their greatest dreams playing for the rugby league clubs that they love at one of Britain’s most incredible stadiums. The Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League was showcased to tens of thousands of people at Magic Weekend, rugby league’s hallmark summer event, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium – the Premier League home of Everton.

Community Integrated Care

Jul

7th

2026

01:00

Business Expansion, B2B Tag

Talking Rugby League: The NRL’s new broadcast deal – Total Rugby League

The NRL announced earlier on Wednesday that it has negotiated a seven-year TV contract that is worth A$5.3 billion. The story had been leaked to the media several days earlier, but now the NRL Chairman Peter V’landys and his CEO Andrew Abdo, sitting alongside the heads of DAZN and Channel Nine in Australia, have confirmed the details.

Total Rugby League

Jun

12th

2026

17:00

B2B Tag

The RFL congratulates Kevin Sinfield, Neil Fox and Professor Chris Brookes following King's Birthday Honours List

The RFL today congratulates Kevin Sinfield after it was announced he will be made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) - and fellow rugby league legend Neil Fox plus Professor Chris Brookes for their own awards.

Rugby Football League

Jun

9th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

‘We have to grasp this opportunity’: Inside Huddersfield’s Super League survival plan

S aturday afternoon was meant to provide a glimpse into a different, more optimistic future for Huddersfield Giants . But in the end, it was another stark reminder of why rugby league in the West Yorkshire town is facing an existential fight.

The Guardian

Jun

9th

2026

00:30

B2B Tag

Super League coach calls on RFL involvement to combat player exodus to machine

Paul Rowley has become the latest Super League head coach to call on the RFL to help clubs combat the ‘machine that is the NRL’ when it comes to retaining players. St Helens are the latest club to lose a key homegrown talent to the NRL with it being announced recently that captain Matty Lees will sign with the PNG Chiefs for 2028, likely becoming the first of several Super League players that the incoming NRL side sign.

Serious About Rugby League

Jun

8th

2026

11:30

B2B Tag

Nigel Wood comments on future of French involvement in Super League as Jon Wilkin fires passionate response

Sky Sports pundit Jon Wilkin has fired back at comments made by RFL Chairman Nigel Wood regarding the future of Catalans Dragons and French involvement in Super League. Wilkin, who was a studio analyst pre and post-Wigan Warriors’ victory over the French side in Paris at the weekend, responded to comments made by Wood which aired as part of the broadcast.

Serious About Rugby League

Jun

2nd

2026

01:00

Events, B2B Tag

French Magic Weekend venue confirmed for Toulouse and Catalans – Total Rugby League

TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE and Catalans Dragons will take each other on at Stade Pierre Fabre, Castres on Saturday, July 4 for a special French edition of Magic Weekend. It’s the first time in Magic’s 19-year history that not every game will be played at the same venue.

Total Rugby League

May

27th

2026

01:00

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

The pioneering referee now honoured with an MBE – Total Rugby League

A FIVER! That’s how much Julia Lee collected from another Hull KR supporter when she won a wager placed four decades ago that she’d have the courage to apply to become a Rugby League referee. With hindsight that bet, made on the terraces of the old Craven Park with a fairly casual acquaintance (if fellow supporters can ever be described as such) was a very safe one.

Total Rugby League

May

26th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Talking Rugby League: Leigh Leopards a perfect fit for Las Vegas – Total Rugby League

A MONTH ago, most pundits were predicting that the two Super League teams that would be playing in Las Vegas in 2027 would be Hull FC and St Helens. Last week we discovered that the teams selected to make the trip are Leigh Leopards and Bradford Bulls.

Total Rugby League

May

19th

2026

05:28

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Recapitalisation Project Update

As widely reported in the media, representatives from both the RFL and RL Commercial travelled to Australia to meet with NRL executives to discuss next steps of prospective investment following positive discussions in the UK in April.

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The Rugby Football League sells broadcasting rights of its 4 rugby League and rugby Union competitions to 10 companies globally, covering 4 countries. The Rugby Football League's rights holders include BBC. The Rugby Football League currently holds 2 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including rugby league.

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