NCRL
WHAT IS THE NCRL?
The RFL has introduced the National Community League (NCRL) ahead of the 2026 season.
The NCRL provides a unified framework that strengthens the foundations of the community game, bringing everything together under one structure. The NCRL also allows Open Age, competitive Rugby League within a clear national pyramid.
The NCRL includes: Primary Rugby League, Youth & Junior Competitions, and Open Age Competitions.
Who is part of the NCRL?
National Open Age Leagues (The National League):
National Premier, National Division 1, Cumbria, North West, Yorkshire A, Yorkshire B and South
Regional Open Age Leagues:
Cumbria Men’s League, North East Men’s League, North West Men’s League, Yorkshire Men’s League, Midlands Men’s League, South East and London Men’s League and UK Armed Forces
Women & Girls Rugby League
Youth & Junior Leagues:
Cumbria Youth and Junior League, Hull Youth and Junior League, North East Youth and Junior League, North West Youth and Junior League, Yorkshire Youth and Junior League, Midlands Youth and Junior League, and London Youth and Junior League
Primary Rugby League
NATIONAL LEAGUES:
WOMEN & GIRLS:
YOUTH & JUNIOR:
