Rugby League is a team sport that evolved from rugby union in the late 19th century. It is played by two teams, each typically composed of thirteen players, on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The objective of the game is to score points by carrying or kicking the ball over the opposing team’s goal line to score tries, or by kicking the ball through the goalposts to score goals. The game is characterized by a series of tackles, with the attacking team allowed six attempts (or “tackles”) to advance the ball down the field before possession is turned over to the opposing team.
Rugby League has a distinct set of rules compared to its rugby union counterpart, such as a focus on a faster-paced game with fewer stoppages. The sport is particularly popular in countries such as Australia, England, and New Zealand and is organized into various professional leagues and competitions, including the National Rugby League (NRL) in Australia and the Super League in Europe. The game emphasizes physicality, strategy, teamwork, and skill, and has a dedicated following of fans and players around the world.
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