The South African Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league football in South Africa. The Association was formed in 1998.[1][2]
| South African Rugby League | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 19 August 1998 |
| IRL affiliation | 1998 |
| MEA and APRL affiliation | 2012 and 2016 respectfully |
| Responsibility | South Africa |
| Website | sarugbyleague.co.za |
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In 2011, South African Rugby League instituted a new constitution which saw the countries first national league since the apartheid bad – the Rhino Cup.[3] A year later, South Africa bid to host the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.[4][5] They lost out to a joint bid from Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, though received formal praise for the country's development of the sport, particularly for the growth of their domestic game.[6]
In 2024, South Africa Rugby League bid to host the 2028 Women's and 2030 Men's Rugby League World Cup.[7] The body estimated a R4 billion boost to the South African economy by hosting the 2030 event.[8]
See also
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- ^ "South Africa - Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation".
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- ^ "South Africa's shock bid to host World Cup". dailytelegraph.com.au. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ Australia-NZ Rugby League World Cup bid progresses Archived 20 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine 3News, 21 October 2013
- ^ "Kenya, South Africa, USA in running for 2030 Rugby League World Cup". 31 July 2024.
- ^ "World Cup bids set to change trajectory of game in South Africa".