European Rugby League

European Rugby League
AbbreviationERL
Formation1 January 2003; 21 years ago (2003-01-01)
TypeSports Confederation
HeadquartersManchester, England
Region served
Europe (primary)
North America, Africa, Middle East (via sub-branches)
Membership
11 Full, 16 Affiliate, 20 Observer
Official language
English, French
Chairman
Maurice Watkins CBE
General Manager
David Butler
Parent organization
International Rugby League
Websitewww.europeanrugbyleague.com

The European Rugby League (ERL) (previously Rugby League European Federation (RLEF)) is the umbrella body for nations playing the sport of rugby league football across Europe.[1] In the absence of other continental federations, ERL also controls rugby league in North America the Middle East and Africa through its sub-branches Americas Rugby League and Middle East-Africa Rugby League.[2]

  1. ^ "About ERL".
  2. ^ "History".