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Rugby Football League
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The Rugby Football League (RFL) is the governing body for rugby league in England. Founded in 1895 as the Northern Rugby Football Union following 22 clubs resigning from the Rugby Football Union, it changed its name in 1922 to the Rugby Football League.
Plaque celebrating the birth of Rugby League
Plaque celebrating the birth of Rugby League
The Northern Rugby Football Union Challenge Cup 1896
The Northern Rugby Football Union Challenge Cup 1896
Rugby league in England
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Rugby league is played across England but is most popular in Northern England, especially Yorkshire and Lancashire where the game originated. These areas are the heartland of rugby league. The sport is also popular in Cumbria where the amateur game is particularly powerful.
Leigh Leopards lifting the Challenge Cup at Wembley Stadium for the first time in over 50 years.
Leigh Leopards lifting the Challenge Cup at Wembley Stadium for the first time in over 50 years.
The first ever Challenge Cup final, 1897: Batley (left) vs St. Helens (right)
The first ever Challenge Cup final, 1897: Batley (left) vs St. Helens (right)
Leeds playing at the 2008 Boxing Day friendly against Wakefield Trinity at Headingley, Leeds
Leeds playing at the 2008 Boxing Day friendly against Wakefield Trinity at Headingley, Leeds
The final home Test for Great Britain against New Zealand in 2007
The final home Test for Great Britain against New Zealand in 2007