rugby league

British

noun

a form of rugby football played between teams of 13 players

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To some, it reflected poorly on Rosenior, but it was the brainchild of James himself under influence from former Wigan Warriors rugby league player Willie Isa, who is effectively the squad's mentality coach.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Red Rose assistant coach Kevin Sinfield, a rugby league star, was the first to say Feyi-Waboso had the same dynamic pace and power as cross-code convert Robinson.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

A pumped-up Volkanovski, a former rugby league player, basked in the adoration of the febrile 20,000-person crowd at Qudos Bank Arena in his first world title defence on Australian soil.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

"Salford is in my heart, and I believe saving its rugby league heritage is something that transcends rivalry," 33-year-old Brierley said.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The sport I wanted to play was called rugby league.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

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