Australian Rugby League

Australian Rugby League

Founded	1924
RLIF affiliation	1948
CEO	Geoff Carr
Chairman	Colin Love (1999-)
Official website
www.rugbyleague.com.au

The Australian Rugby League (ARL) is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in Australia. The Rugby League International Federation ( RLIF) -formerly International Rugby League Board - is the international governing body of Rugby league Colin Love AM, (born January 25 1945 in Australia) is currently the Chairman of the Rugby League International Federation, Sport is an Activity that is governed by a set of rules or Customs and often engaged in competitively History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. It is made up of state bodies, including the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) and the Queensland Rugby League (QRL). The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL is the governing body for the Sport of Rugby league in New South Wales and is a member of the Australian Rugby History of the QRL Associated Article: Brisbane Rugby League The Queensland Rugby Football League (QRFL was formed in 1908 by seven The ARL Board comprises three members from the NSWRL, three members from the QRL and a chairman who holds the casting vote.

Since its inception the ARL has administered the Australian national team and represented Australia in international rugby league matters. During the Super League war of the mid-1990s the ARL also administered Australia's club premiership until the National Rugby League was formed. This article details what is commonly referred to as the Super League war, which was fought in and out of court during the mid-1990s by

1 History
2 ARL Development
- 2.1 Mini footy
- 2.2 Mod league
3 Members
4 See also
5 External links

History

1924-1994: Control of international matters

The Australian Rugby League Board of Control (later the Australian Rugby League) was formed in December 1924 to administer the running of the national team. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. George Ball was the first secretary of the Board and John La Maro the first chairman. Prior to this time, international rugby league was organised by both the NSWRL and the QRL. It was only after this time that the Australian team began to wear the now familiar sporting colours of Green and Gold. During this period it as known as the ARFL, (Australian Rugby Football League).

Until 1984 the ARL was run by the NSWRL, and many Queensland players and administrators throughout this period believed that the NSWRL used this power to the detriment of Queenslanders, especially with respect to national team selection. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) The ARL was duly incorporated, as a separate entity, and Ken Arthurson was the first executive chairman of the new body. Kenneth Richard "Arko" Arthurson AM (born 1 October 1929 in Glebe New South Wales) is an Australian former Rugby league

1995-1997: Control of the first grade competition

See also: Super League war

The premier first grade rugby league competition in Australia had been run by the New South Wales Rugby League from the first season in 1908 until the end of 1994. This article details what is commonly referred to as the Super League war, which was fought in and out of court during the mid-1990s by The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL is the governing body for the Sport of Rugby league in New South Wales and is a member of the Australian Rugby With further expansion of the competition nationwide implemented for the 1995 season the NSWRL passed, to the ARL, control of the Winfield Cup competition, following the inclusion of teams from Perth, Townsville and Auckland. The 1995 Australian Rugby League premiership was the 88th season of professional Rugby league football in Australia and the first to be run by the Australian Rugby Winfield Cup was an Australian Rugby league trophy awarded to the winner of the New South Wales Rugby League premiership 's (NSWRL Grand Final from 1982 Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Australia, in the state of Queensland. The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country

Following Kerry Packer's announcement that he owned both free-to-air and pay television broadcasting rights for the sport in Australia, News Limited undertook a bold bid to create a rival competition, Super League (Australia). Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer, AC (17 December 1937 &ndash 26 December 2005 son of Sir Frank Packer, was an Australian publishing media and gaming tycoon News Limited was the principal holding for the business interests of Rupert Murdoch until the formation of News Corporation in 1979 This article details the year of rugby league run by Super League (Australia. Super League successfully attracted eight of the ARL clubs.

In the State of Origin series of 1995, the ARL forbade the players of those eight clubs from participating in the interstate competition. State of Origin is an annual best-of-three series of Rugby league matches between the Maroons, representing the state of Queensland, and the Blues However, those clubs were allowed to participate in the premiership seasons of 1995 and 1996, while the ARL fought in the courtroom to stop the Super League competition from eventuating. The 1995 Australian Rugby League premiership was the 88th season of professional Rugby league football in Australia and the first to be run by the Australian Rugby The Australian Rugby League 's 1996 premiership was the 89th season of professional Rugby league football in Australia and the second to be run by the Australian However, Super League conducted a rival competition in 1997. This article details the year of rugby league run by Super League (Australia. This article details the Super League half of 1997's split club competition

Both the ARL and Super League competitions ran parallel to each other that year. At the close of the season, despite having the financial backing of Optus, the ARL decided that it was not in the best interests of the game to run two competitions and undertook moves to approach News Limited and invite the traditional clubs back into the main competition. SingTel Optus Pty Limited is the second largest Telecommunications company in Australia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications As a consequence of the negotiations that followed, the National Rugby League was formed before the 1998 season from the ARL and Super League competitions. 1998 saw the inaugural season of the reunited National Rugby League premiership the 91st season of professional Rugby league football in Australia

Australian Rugby League premiers

Season	Grand Final Information			Minor Premiers
Season	Premiers	Score	Runners-Up	Minor Premiers
1995	Sydney Bulldogs	17-4	Manly-Warringah	Manly-Warringah
1996	Manly-Warringah	20-8	St. George	Manly-Warringah
1997	Newcastle Knights	22-16	Manly-Warringah	Manly-Warringah

1998-present

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The Australian Rugby League's major elite competition in Australia, the National Rugby League (NRL), is conducted as a partnership with News Limited as a result of the events following the Super League war of 1995-1997.

ARL Development

ARL Development is a non-profit company formed by the ARL to develop the sport from an introductory level to the age of 18 years. In achieving this, ARL Development has developed new modified codes that gradually introduce children to rugby league. This is done by restricting the rules and then gradually releasing these restrictions.

The two introductory modified codes currently in use are mini footy and mod league. On completion of mod league, players make a move to full international rugby league laws.

Mini footy

To provide a safer and less intimidating environment, the following changes have been made to the international rugby league laws:

3x10minute periods
8 players per team
4 tackles
No kicking
Small field and football
Every player has a minimum of one full period
Nationally accredited coaches, referees and first aid officers
Code of Conduct and safe play code enforced

These modifications are aimed at providing a child with a safe environment, a firm knowledge of the rules of the sport and time to practice the skills such as tackling, passing and common defensive and attacking tactics.

Mod league

Mod league introduces rules more common to the full international laws of rugby league, whilst also keeping the theme of being an introductory level. It is a necessary bridge between mini footy and the full rigours of international rugby league laws.

Similarities with Mini footy:

Tackle below armpits
Code of Conduct and safe play code enforced
Every player has a minimum of one half
Nationally accredited coaches, referees and first aid officers

Changes to bridge the gap between mini footy to rugby league:

Kicking (without bombs)
2x20 minute halves
Maximum number of players per team on the field at once is 11 at ages 9, 10, 11 and 13 at age 12
6 tackles

Members

Affiliated states

Affiliated leagues

Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League
Australian Universities Rugby League
School Sports Australia
Australian Police Rugby League
Australian Women's Rugby League

Affiliated States Championship

The Affiliated States Championship is an annual competition run by the Australian Rugby League involving the four affiliated states (Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia) plus the Australian Police and Australian Defence Force. The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL is the governing body for the Sport of Rugby league in New South Wales and is a member of the Australian Rugby History of the QRL Associated Article: Brisbane Rugby League The Queensland Rugby Football League (QRFL was formed in 1908 by seven The Northern Territory Rugby League is responsible for administering the game of Rugby league in the Northern Territory of Australia The South Australian Rugby League is responsible for administering the game of Rugby league in South Australia. The Tasmanian Rugby League is responsible for administering the game of Rugby league in the Australian state of Tasmania. The Victorian Rugby League is responsible for administering the game of Rugby league in the Australian state of Victoria. The Western Australia Rugby League (WARL is responsible for administering the game of Rugby league in Western Australia The Australian Defence Force (ADF is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia

Year	Champions
1994	Western Australia
1995	Newcastle
1996	Western Australia
1997	Australian Capital Territory
2003	Western Australia
2004	Northern Territory
2005	Western Australia
2006	Western Australia
2007	Western Australia
2008	Western Australia

External links

State of Origin
New South Wales	Queensland
The Team Players • Records Captains and Coaches	The Team Players • History • Records Captains and Coaches
Series
1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009
Other
Results & Statistics • Roy and HG's commentary Super League Tri-Series
Governing Bodies
Australian Rugby League New South Wales Rugby League • Queensland Rugby League

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A list of captains and coaches for the representative team New Souths Wales Blues in the Australian Rugby League State of Origin series The Queensland State of Origin team is a Rugby league team representing the state of Queensland that plays in Australia's annual three-match State of Origin This article shows the players that have played for the Queensland State of Origin team in every State of Origin series History of the Queensland state rugby league team. 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Broadcast on the Triple J Radio station to simulcast with the annual three-game Rugby league State of Origin series Australian comedians The Super League Tri-series was a Rugby league competition contested in 1997 between representative teams from Queensland New South Wales and The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL is the governing body for the Sport of Rugby league in New South Wales and is a member of the Australian Rugby History of the QRL Associated Article: Brisbane Rugby League The Queensland Rugby Football League (QRFL was formed in 1908 by seven

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