Australian Rugby League Commission, also known as ARL, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1986, the organization operates with approximately 10 employees and reported $113,956 in revenue as of 2023. The company functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer. It operates as an Australian rugby league football competition operator, administering the Australian national team and representing Australia in international rugby league matters, specializing in contact sports.
The National Rugby League (NRL) is finalizing a landmark $5 billion broadcast agreement with Nine and Foxtel, a seven-year contract expected to run through 2034, poised to become the most expensive rights package in Australian sports history. This "status quo" deal solidifies the existing partnership and elevates the league’s commercial standing, coming after initial competition where Fox explored options with Seven & Ten, which prompted Nine to collaborate with Fox. For New Zealand viewers, Sky TV appears set to retain the NRL and Warriors broadcast rights for the next seven years as part of this significant deal. Separately, on June 24, Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary cautioned the NRL against rushing into a second New Zealand franchise. This warning came as a Christchurch bid to become the competition’s 20th team gained momentum, with the Christchurch City Council reportedly looking to lead a unified South Island bid, regaining traction after an original pitch in 2024. Earlier, on June 20, Australian NRL greats Gorden Tallis and Kevin Walters backed the push for a second New Zealand team, identifying Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium as an ideal home ground. Their support coincided with their presence in Christchurch for the first rugby league clash at the new stadium, featuring the NZ Warriors against the North Queensland Cowboys.
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Australian Rugby League Commission offers 3 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Australian Rugby League Commission's product portfolio comprises of search, social, and retail media and contact sports.
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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 Union and rugby League competitions globally. Australian Rugby League Commission currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including rugby union.
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