The Rugby Football League, privately owned and headquartered in the UK, was founded in 1895 and operates with approximately 280 employees. As a tier 2 media tech buyer, the organization reported $17.3M in revenue as of 2024. The company serves as the governing body for rugby league in England, initially established in 1895 as the Northern Rugby Football Union following 22 clubs' resignation from the Rugby Football Union, before adopting its current name in 1922.
On March 8, 2026, The Rugby Football League celebrated Tara Jones MBE, a full-time match official, acknowledging her career as a significant moment in expanding pathways for women in elite playing and officiating roles within Rugby League. Previously, on March 7, 2026, the organization marked a decade of collaboration with Warrington-based social care charity Community Integrated Care. This partnership, which began in 2016, delivered transformative opportunities for people with learning disabilities, autism, and support needs across the UK through adapted rugby league programs, volunteering schemes, and community outreach. The initiative received recognition as the best community program in world sport, alongside major honors for care innovation, charity partnerships, and integrated care.
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The Rugby Football League offers 7 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. The Rugby Football League's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services 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 3 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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The Rugby Football League sells broadcasting rights of its 5 rugby Union and rugby League competitions to 17 companies globally, covering 6 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 and rugby union.
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