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Rugby league is a fast-paced, full-contact team sport played between two teams of thirteen players each.

Here's a brief overview:

Structure - **Teams**: Each team has 13 players on the field, with several substitutes available. -

**Field**: The field is rectangular, measuring 100 meters in length and 68 meters in width, with goalposts at each end. Gameplay -

**Objective**: Score more points than the opposing team by carrying or kicking the ball into the opponent’s in-goal area (try) or kicking it through their goalposts. -

**Scoring**: - **Try**: 4 points, awarded when a player grounds the ball in the opponent's in-goal area. -

**Conversion**: 2 points, scored by kicking the ball through the goalposts after a try. -

**Penalty Goal**: 2 points, awarded for certain infringements. -

**Drop Goal**: 1 point, scored by dropping the ball and kicking it through the goalposts during open play.

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Game Structure -

**Duration**: Two halves of 40 minutes each, with a short halftime break. -

**Play**: The team in possession has six tackles (plays) to advance the ball and score. If they fail to score or make significant progress, possession is turned over to the opposition. -

**Tackling**: Players stop the attacking player by tackling them to the ground. After a tackle, the tackled player plays the ball to a teammate.

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Key Competitions -

**Domestic Leagues**: Notable leagues include the Super League in Europe and the NRL (National Rugby League) in Australia. -

**International Competitions**: The Rugby League World Cup and international test matches.  

Popularity - Rugby league is particularly popular in Australia, England, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, known for its high-intensity action, strategic play, and physicality. Rugby league emphasizes speed, strength, and teamwork, making it an exciting and dynamic sport to watch and play.

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Who to know

Betfred Super League ​

Bevan French – Warriors ​

Jack Welsby – Saints ​

Elliot Minchella – Hull KR ​

George Williams – Wolves ​

Ryan Brierley – Devils ​

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NRL (National Rugby League)​

Harry Grant – Storm ​

Nathan Cleary – Panthers ​

Siosifa Talakai – Sharks ​

Sam Walker – Roosters​

Stephens Crichton – Bulldogs

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Leagues / Teams

Leagues: ​

Betfred Super League ​

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Betfred Super League​

Wigan Warriors

St Helens

Hull Kingston Rovers

Warrington Wolves

Salford Red Devils

Castleford Tigers

Catalans Dragons

Huddersfield Giants

Hull FC

Leeds Rhinos

Leigh Leopards

Salford Red Devils

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NRL (National Rugby League)​

Melbourne Storm ​

Penrith Panthers ​

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks ​

Sydney Roosters ​

Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs

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Fixtures June 2025

Sun 1st June

  • Sydney Roosters
  • 09:15
  • Canberra Raiders

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports+ (09:15)

Sat 7th June

  • Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
  • 08:30
  • New Zealand Warriors

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports Mix (08:30)

  • Brisbane Broncos
  • 10:35
  • Gold Coast Titans

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports Mix (10:35)

Sun 8th June

  • Wests Tigers
  • 07:05
  • Penrith Panthers

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports Action (07:05)

Fri 13th June

  • Hull FC
  • 20:00
  • Castleford Tigers

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (20:00)

  • Hull K R
  • 20:00
  • Catalans Dragons

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports Action (19:30)

Sat 14th June

  • Newcastle
  • 08:30
  • Sydney Roosters

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports+ (08:30)

  • North Queensland
  • 10:35
  • Dolphins

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports+ (10:35)

  • Huddersfield Giants
  • 15:00
  • Wigan Warriors

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (15:00)

  • Leeds Rhinos
  • 17:30
  • Warrington Wolves

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports Action (17:00)

Sun 15th June

  • South Sydney Rabbitohs
  • 07:05
  • Canterbury Bulldogs

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports Action (07:05)

  • Wakefield Trinity
  • 14:30
  • Leigh Leopards

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (14:30)

  • Salford Red Devils
  • 15:00
  • St Helens

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (15:00)

Wed 18th June

  • Queensland
  • 11:05
  • New South Wales

State of Origin, Sky Sports Main Event (10:00), Sky Sports Action (10:00)

Thu 19th June

  • Castleford Tigers
  • 20:00
  • Hull K R

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports Action (19:30), Sky Sports Main Event (20:00)

Fri 20th June

  • St Helens
  • 20:00
  • Leeds Rhinos

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports Action (19:30)

  • Wakefield Trinity
  • 20:00
  • Wigan Warriors

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (20:00)

Sat 21st June

  • Dolphins
  • 08:30
  • Newcastle

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports+ (08:30)

  • South Sydney Rabbitohs
  • 10:35
  • Melbourne Storm

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports+ (10:35)

  • Warrington Wolves
  • 15:00
  • Huddersfield Giants

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (15:00)

  • Catalans Dragons
  • 17:30
  • Leigh Leopards

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (17:30)

Sun 22nd June

  • Sydney Roosters
  • 07:05
  • North Queensland

NRL - Regular Season, Sky Sports+ (07:05)

  • Salford Red Devils
  • 15:00
  • Hull FC

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (15:00)

Fri 27th June

  • Hull K R
  • 20:00
  • Wakefield Trinity

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (20:00)

  • Leeds Rhinos
  • 20:00
  • Leigh Leopards

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (20:00)

  • Warrington Wolves
  • 20:00
  • Hull FC

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (20:00)

Sat 28th June

  • Catalans Dragons
  • 17:30
  • Huddersfield Giants

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (17:30)

  • Castleford Tigers
  • 20:00
  • Wigan Warriors

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (20:00)

Sun 29th June

  • St Helens
  • 15:00
  • Salford Red Devils

Betfred Super League, Sky Sports+ (15:00)

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