User:Ginger Warrior/Sandbox/Rugby league around the world

Rugby league is a game mostly played in Australasia, and only certain parts of the United Kingdom and France. Not all countries that play rugby league have their own domestic league, and even fewer nations have their own domestic cup competition. The world's most prestigious and famous league is the National Rugby League, competed for in Australia and New Zealand. England is the only country in the world to have both a professional league (Super League) and a professional cup tournament (Challenge Cup), although both of these competitions feature teams from outside England.

There is evidence of the sport increasing its popularity in worldwide terms, with the RLEF developing the sport at grassroots level in Europe, and the BARA attempting to develop the game in Asia, most notably, Pakistan. The RLIF also supports efforts to spread the sport's popularity. Another professional domestic league is due to commence in the United States during 2010.