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| Abbreviation | ERL |
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| Formation | 1 January 2003 |
| Type | Sports Confederation |
| Headquarters | Manchester, 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 |
| Website | www |
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]