Eurfc Competitors

The National Rugby League (NRL) is the world’s premier rugby league competition run by the Australian Rugby League Commission. The NRL is responsible for administering the NRL & NRLW Telstra Premiership, State of Origin series, NRL All Stars, Australian Kangaroos and Jillaroos. The NRL is also responsible for participation and development of grassroots Rugby League in Australia and 2017 saw record numbers of participants, with a significant increase in female participation. Our aim is to have more people playing the game as well as more people watching than ever before. As an organisation, we are very proud of our work in the community and our industry leading programs including School to Work, State of Mind and In League in Harmony are highly recognised and regarded. We are constantly innovating and the launch of the new NRL Digital Network will see fans have the opportunity to connect with the game like never before. Our Beliefs: We are INCLUSIVE We are POSITIVE We are UNITED We are DISCIPLINED For more information on the NRL, please visit www.nrl.com

Six Nations Rugby is a leading global rugby rights holder, unlocking the sport’s global potential through a portfolio of world-class tournaments and events. Representing its six shareholder unions and federations, Six Nations Rugby delivers, manages and commercialises some of international rugby’s most iconic tournaments and occasions. By growing the global reach, relevance and cultural and commercial value of its tournaments and rights, Six Nations Rugby builds audiences, and drives the sustainable growth of the game. Its portfolio of tournaments spans some of the biggest events in elite men’s and women’s international rugby, alongside competitions that develop the next generation of talent. These include the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, one of the most iconic occasions in global sport; the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, a leading annual showcase of international women’s rugby; and the U20 Six Nations, Women’s Six Nations Summer Series and U18 Six Nations Festivals, which help develop the next generation of international rugby stars. The portfolio also includes the Autumn Nations Series and Summer Nations Series, bringing the world’s leading international teams and players to audiences across key windows in the global rugby calendar. The Nations Championship is a biennial international tournament established through a landmark joint venture between Six Nations Rugby and SANZAAR, representing a significant evolution in the global game. Bringing together the 12 strongest rugby nations across the July and November international windows, it creates a connected, cross-hemisphere tournament that culminates in Finals Weekend, where the winning nation and hemisphere are determined, defining the balance of power in global rugby. Six Nations Rugby has offices in London and Dublin and operates across both hemispheres, with its tournaments and events reaching fans in more than 180 markets worldwide.

La Ligue nationale de rugby (LNR) a été crée le 24 juillet 1998. Elle est une association loi 1901 qui a pour mission de gérer le secteur professionnel du rugby, par délégation du ministère de la Jeunesse et des Sports et de la Fédération Française de Rugby. La LNR est une instance d’organisation, de contrôle, de développement, de gestion, de promotion du rugby professionnel, d’aide et de conseil aux clubs. Dans ce cadre, elle : - Organise, gère et réglemente les compétitions nationales professionnelles, tant sur le plan sportif que sur le plan financier (championnats de France RUGBY TOP 14 et PRO D2) ; - Assure la promotion et le développement du secteur professionnel des clubs de rugby français, et le représente dans la gestion des coupes d’Europe ; - Négocie et commercialise les droits de télévision et de partenariat du championnat de France de rugby TOP 14 et PRO D2 ; - Assure la défense des intérêts matériels et moraux du rugby professionnel.