National Rugby League
The National Rugby League (NRL) is a professional rugby league competition in Australasia. It is the top-level competition of the sport in Australia and New Zealand. The NRL's main competition is known as the Telstra Premiership due to sponsorship from Telstra Corporation.
History[edit | edit source]
The NRL was formed in 1998 as a joint partnership between the Australian Rugby League (ARL) and News Corporation-controlled Super League, following the Super League war of the mid-1990s. The league has undergone several expansions and contractions since its inception.
Teams[edit | edit source]
The NRL consists of 16 teams: 15 based in Australia and 1 in New Zealand. The teams are:
- Brisbane Broncos
- Canberra Raiders
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
- Gold Coast Titans
- Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
- Melbourne Storm
- Newcastle Knights
- New Zealand Warriors
- North Queensland Cowboys
- Parramatta Eels
- Penrith Panthers
- South Sydney Rabbitohs
- St. George Illawarra Dragons
- Sydney Roosters
- Wests Tigers
Competition Format[edit | edit source]
The NRL season runs from March to October, with each team playing 24 matches over 25 rounds. The top eight teams qualify for the NRL Finals Series, culminating in the NRL Grand Final, which determines the season's champion.
Notable Players[edit | edit source]
The NRL has been home to many notable players, including:
International Influence[edit | edit source]
The NRL has a significant influence on the international rugby league scene, with many players representing their countries in competitions such as the Rugby League World Cup and the State of Origin series.
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