The Rugby Football League

http://www.rugby-league.com
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The Rugby Football League is a privately owned entity headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1895, the organization, which employs approximately 290 individuals, reported $18.1M in revenue as of 2025 and operates as a tier 2 media tech buyer. The company specializes in spectator sports, serving as the governing body for rugby league in England. It was initially established as the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895 following the resignation of 22 clubs from the Rugby Football Union, and subsequently changed its name to The Rugby Football League in 1922.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1895

Headcount

288

Headquarters

United Kingdom

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Spectator Sports

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On September 4, 2026, The Rugby Football League formally announced Premier Sports as an official partner for the Rugby League World Cup, confirming the broadcaster will air every game across the men’s, women’s, and wheelchair tournaments, clarifying an earlier announcement. Previously, on August 26, North Wales Crusaders stated they are working constructively with the RFL to secure a licence for the 2027 Championship campaign, with their plans including improving results under incoming coach Stuart Simmons, rebranding as Wales Crusaders, and playing matches in both Bridgend and Colwyn Bay. This followed August 24 news that the RFL is exploring radically different terms with Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) for a funding deal, with talks underway for a £50m loan package to replace a rejected £35m guaranteed investment. Earlier, on August 19, the RFL confirmed unique disciplinary timings for Hull KR players Mikey Lewis and Tevita Pangai Jr, ensuring they would be free to feature in Saturday’s game against Toulouse despite an expected significant number of charges from a previous match.

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

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The Rugby Football League's revenues were less than $25M in 2025. 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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Sep

4th

2026

01:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag, Partnerships

RFL confirm new Rugby League World Cup broadcast details as ‘top

The Rugby Football League have formally announced Premier Sports as an official partner for this year’s Rugby League World Cup, with it now confirmed that the broadcaster will air every single game at the tournament. That will include every game at all three of the tournaments as the men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions will run at the same time, however, the initial announcement of Premier Sports as the UK and Irish broadcaster didn’t confirm that.

Serious About Rugby League

Aug

26th

2026

06:30

Bankruptcy, B2B Tag, Bankruptcy

North Wales Crusaders say RFL ‘supportive’ over 2027 licence – Total Rugby League

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS say they are “working constructively” with the RFL to secure a licence for the 2027 Championship campaign. The second-tier basement club’s bold plans for future progression – which include improving results under incoming new coach Stuart Simmons, becoming Wales Crusaders and playing matches in Bridgend in the south (at a stadium they will part own) as well as Colwyn Bay on the north coast – are dependent on getting the green light from the governing body.

Total Rugby League

Aug

24th

2026

06:30

Funding Activities, Sports Rights Updates, Funding

‘Project Magic’: RFL in talks with NRL over radical changes to investment deal

The Rugby Football League is exploring radically different terms to the funding deal initially offered by Australia’s National Rugby League with talks under way over seeking a £50m loan package to replace the guaranteed investment of £35m that was rejected last week.

The Guardian

Aug

19th

2026

09:38

B2B Tag

RFL confirm unique disciplinary timings for Hull KR ban threats

Mikey Lewis and Tevita Pangai Jr will be free to feature for Hull KR in Saturday’s game against Toulouse, after the RFL confirmed a unique disciplinary process for any charges from Tuesday’s game. There is expected to be a significant number of charges from the Robins’ defeat to Warrington Wolves on Tuesday night.

Love Rugby League

Aug

16th

2026

01:41

Capital Investment, Sports Rights Updates, Investments

RFL should 'walk away laughing' from NRL with brutal verdict given

One of rugby league’s leading player agents, once strongly tipped to become the new chief executive of the Rugby Football League, has delivered a blunt verdict on the sport’s current approach to investment and its broadcasting deal — insisting neither will reverse Super League’s fortunes.

Love Rugby League

Aug

4th

2026

07:46

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

RFL Renews Landmark Social Care Partnership with Community Integrated Care

COMMUNITY Integrated Care, the Rugby Football League and RL Commercial are proud to announce a long-term extension of the charity’s role as the Official Social Care Partner of the sport. The renewed agreement reaffirms a shared commitment to using the combined power of rugby league and care to challenge inequalities and support people who draw on care and support to lead fuller, healthier and more independent lives.

Charity Today

Jul

31st

2026

06:31

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Community Integrated Care and RFL Renew Official Social Care Partnership

Community Integrated Care, the Rugby Football League and RL Commercial are proud to announce a long-term extension of the charity's role as the Official Social Care Partner of the sport. The renewed agreement reaffirms a shared commitment to using the combined power of rugby league and care to challenge inequalities and support people who draw on care and support to lead fuller, healthier and more independent lives.

Rugby Football League

Jul

31st

2026

03:26

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

The Rugby Football League Renews Social Care Partnership

Community Integrated Care, the Rugby Football League and RL Commercial are proud to announce a long-term extension of the charity’s role as the Official Social Care Partner of the sport. The renewed agreement reaffirms a shared commitment to using the combined power of rugby league and care to challenge inequalities and support people who draw on care and support to lead fuller, healthier and more independent lives.

Community Integrated Care

Jul

27th

2026

06:30

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Nigel Wood pledges to make fan experience the priority – Total Rugby League

RFL CHAIRMAN Nigel Wood has pledged to make the fan experience the key objective for Rugby League’s governing body in the years ahead, after the RFL reported an improved financial performance in its annual report last week.

Total Rugby League

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

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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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