National Rugby League
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| No. of teams | 16 |
| Country | Australia, New Zealand |
The National Rugby League (NRL) is a professional rugby league competition in Australasia. It is the top-tier rugby league competition in Australia and New Zealand. 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.
History[edit | edit source]
The NRL was established in 1998, following the merger of the Australian Rugby League and the Super League. The competition was created to unify the sport of rugby league in Australia after a period of division and conflict known as the Super League war. The inaugural season featured 20 teams, but this number has since been reduced to 16.
Teams[edit | edit source]
The NRL currently consists of 16 teams:
- 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 is divided into a regular season and a finals series. The regular season typically runs from March to September, with each team playing 24 matches. The top eight teams at the end of the regular season advance to the finals series, culminating in the NRL Grand Final, which determines the season's champion.
State of Origin[edit | edit source]
One of the highlights of the NRL season is the State of Origin series, an annual best-of-three series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons. The series is one of the most fiercely contested and watched events in Australian sport.
Development and Community Programs[edit | edit source]
The NRL is involved in various community and development programs aimed at promoting the sport of rugby league and encouraging participation at all levels. These programs include junior development initiatives, school programs, and community engagement activities.
Governance[edit | edit source]
The NRL is governed by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC), which oversees the administration of the league and the sport in Australia. The ARLC is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the NRL, managing its commercial operations, and ensuring the integrity of the competition.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Rugby league
- Australian Rugby League
- Super League (Australia)
- State of Origin series
- NRL Grand Final
- Australian Rugby League Commission
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