Rugby League is Australia’s most entertaining and popular sport. The National Rugby League runs the world’s premier men's Rugby League competition composed of 17 teams (16 from Australia and one from New Zealand). The NRL also runs the premier women's Rugby League competition that’s composed of 10 teams, which will expand to 12 teams (including one from New Zealand) in 2025.
The NRL Telstra Premiership is the most competitive elite sporting competition in the Australia and State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland — Australian sport’s greatest rivalry.
?With a rich history dating back to its creation in 1908, Rugby League telecasts have grown to be the most watched programs on Australian television. The NRL Telstra Premiership attracts about 3 million people to its matches each year, with more than 100 million viewers tuning in to the broadcast.
Rugby League in Las Vegas
The NRL made history in March 2024 when it showcased Australia’s biggest sport in the sports and entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, for the very first time.
Don’t miss out when the festival of Rugby League returns to one of the world’s greatest arenas, Allegiant Stadium, in 2025. The NRL Telstra Premiership season will kick off in the U.S. with the Raiders taking on the Warriors, and the Panthers going head-to-head with the Sharks. The UK Super League will also be on display with the Wigan Warriors going up against Warrington Wolves. Plus, the day will feature an international showdown with the Australian Jillaroos taking on England Women’s team.
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