Association of Rugby League Clubs

The Association of Rugby League Clubs (Russian: Ассоциация Регбилиг Клубов) is the governing body for rugby league in Russia. The association was formed in 2010, bringing together amateur clubs and regional RRLF clubs after the expulsion of the Russian Rugby League Federation and essentially rugby league itself by the Order of the Ministry of Tourism RUSSIA № 21 from State Register of Sports of Russia.

History
After the turmoil of the RRLF losing clubs and players after "the crisis of 2009-2010", Edward Taturian split from the previous body and formed the "Association of Rugby League Clubs" (ARLC). After no clear framework or competition was introduced by the RRLF in 2010, the ARLC conducted regional league of "North-West", "Center" and "South" all originally consisting of 6 teams each. The following year it was inducted into the "SNNVS Russia" and followed with becoming a full-member of the Rugby League European Federation on the 22 February 2013 and the Rugby League International Federation on the 8 August 2013.

In March 2022, the body had its membership with the IRL and ERL suspended due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. In March 2024, while still being suspended, the body was downgraded to affiliate member due to noncompliance with the full membership criteria.

Competitions
As of 2016 the ARLC administrated the "Rugby League Tournament" (ТУРНИР ПО РЕГБИ ЛИГ) and a number of conference leagues. The 2016 season consists of the following sides: - RK CSKA, Moscow - RC Dynamo, Moscow - RK Fili, Fili - Lokomotiv, Moscow - RK NARA, Naro-Fominsk - RK Polar Bears, Moscow - RLC Storm, Moscow - Vereya Bears, Vereya
 * Note: This tournament is made up of the best performing teams from the conference leagues.

National Championship results
Soviet Championship 1990 - Moscow Magicians 1991 - Tiraspol Aeolis CIS Championship 1992 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 1993 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 1994 - Moscow Magicians 1995 - Kazan Arrows 1996 - 1997 -

🇷🇺 Russian Championship 1998 - Kazan Arrows 1999 - Kazan Arrows 2000 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2001 - Kazan Arrows 2002 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2003 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2004 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2005 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2006 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2007 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2008 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2009 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013- Vereya Bears 2014 - RC Lokomotiv Moscow 2015 - Vereya Bears