International Rugby League
The International Rugby League (IRL) is the global governing body for the sport of rugby league football. Previously known as the Rugby League Imperial Board, the International Rugby League Board and latterly the Rugby League International Federation, the IRL is responsible for the Laws of the Game, the development, organisation and governance of rugby leagues internationally, and for the sport's major international tournaments; most notably the Rugby League World Cup.
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| Abbreviation | IRL |
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| Formation | 1927 (as the Rugby League Imperial Board) |
| Type | Federation of national associations |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | 68 national associations |
Official languages | English, French |
Chairman | Troy Grant |
Deputy Chairman | Peter Beattie |
CEO | Nigel Wood |
| Affiliations | ERL (Europe, Middle East-Africa, North America) APRL (Oceania, Pacific, Asia, South America) |
| Website | intrl |
There are two regional associations affiliated to the IRL; the European Rugby League (ERL) and the Asia-Pacific Rugby League (APRL).
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