The Rugby Football League
The Rugby Football League, privately owned and headquartered in the UK, was founded in 1895 as the Northern Rugby Football Union following 22 clubs resigning from the Rugby Football Union, changing its name in 1922 to The Rugby Football League. The organization employs approximately 280 individuals and reported $17.3M in revenue as of 2024, operating as a tier 2 media tech buyer. It specializes in contact sports, functioning as the governing body for rugby league in England.

2024 Revenue

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Founded

1895

Headcount

288

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

1

News Summary:

The Rugby Football League (RFL) and RL Commercial recently extended their Official Social Care Partnership with Community Integrated Care on July 31, 2026. This renewed agreement reaffirms a commitment to using rugby league and care to challenge inequalities and support people in leading fuller, healthier, and more independent lives. Previously, on July 27, RFL Chairman Nigel Wood pledged to prioritize the fan experience as a key objective, a statement made after the RFL reported an improved financial performance in its annual report. Earlier, on July 24, the RFL partnered with NIXI Body to launch an inaugural Female Health Coaching Programme in Rugby League, aiming to equip coaches with knowledge and supplies to combat issues such as pain and fears around period leaks for women and girls in the sport. On July 21, the RFL Council met for its summer Council meeting and Annual General Meeting at Wakefield Trinity's DIY Kitchens Stadium, chaired by Nigel Wood OBE, where members received presentations, including one on the RFL's 2025 financial accounts. This followed the showcasing of the Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League at Magic Weekend on July 8, where nearly 300 participants played for their rugby league clubs at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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