The
International Rugby League (IRL) was founded in its current form in 1998, consisting of 10 full members.[citation needed] The federation currently consists of 35 members (14 full and 21 affiliate), and 24 observer members.
^Rugby League Ireland previously held full membership between 2011 and 2024.[10]
^Federazione Italiana Rugby League previously held full membership between 2017[11] and 2024.[10]
^The Lebanese Rugby League Federation previously held full membership between 2012[2] and 2024.[10]
^Russia's Association of Rugby League Clubs obtained full membership status in 2013.[1] They were suspended from international competition in 2022 following the
Russian invasion of Ukraine,[14] and their reclassification to affiliate membership was confirmed in 2024.[10]
^Scotland Rugby League previously held full membership between 2011 and 2024.[10]
^The Spanish Rugby League Association was admitted as an observer member in 2013 and obtained affiliate membership in 2015.[23] They held affiliate membership until they were reclassified as observers in 2024.[10]
The
International Rugby League (IRL) was founded in its current form in 1998, consisting of 10 full members.[citation needed] The federation currently consists of 35 members (14 full and 21 affiliate), and 24 observer members.
^Rugby League Ireland previously held full membership between 2011 and 2024.[10]
^Federazione Italiana Rugby League previously held full membership between 2017[11] and 2024.[10]
^The Lebanese Rugby League Federation previously held full membership between 2012[2] and 2024.[10]
^Russia's Association of Rugby League Clubs obtained full membership status in 2013.[1] They were suspended from international competition in 2022 following the
Russian invasion of Ukraine,[14] and their reclassification to affiliate membership was confirmed in 2024.[10]
^Scotland Rugby League previously held full membership between 2011 and 2024.[10]
^The Spanish Rugby League Association was admitted as an observer member in 2013 and obtained affiliate membership in 2015.[23] They held affiliate membership until they were reclassified as observers in 2024.[10]