Women's rugby league

Women's rugby league
Highest governing bodyInternational Rugby League
NicknamesLeague, RL, rugby, rugby XIII (used throughout Europe)
League, footy, football (used throughout Oceania)
Characteristics
ContactFull Contact
Team membersThirteen
Mixed-sexSingle
TypeTeam sport, Outdoor
EquipmentRugby ball
VenueRugby league playing field

Women's rugby league is the female-only version of rugby league.

The sport has growing more popular in Australia, France, Great Britain, and New Zealand. These countries regularly compete in the Women's Rugby League World Cup which has been in operation since 2000.