What is the name of rugby league’s international governing body?

International Rugby League is rugby league’s international governing body.

International Rugby League, commonly abbreviated as IRL, is responsible for overseeing the international game. Its work includes coordinating international competitions, supporting member nations and maintaining the global laws and structures of representative rugby league.

The organisation has used several names during the sport’s history. It was previously known as the Rugby League International Federation and later as the Rugby League International Federation Limited. The modern name, International Rugby League, was adopted in 2019 as part of a wider effort to create a clearer global identity.

It is distinct from World Rugby, which governs rugby union. It is also separate from national organisations such as the Rugby Football League in England and the National Rugby League in Australia, the latter being a domestic competition rather than an international governing authority.