Emirates Rugby League

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Emirates National Rugby League
Founded 2007
RLIF affiliation Non-member
Responsibility United Arab Emirates
Key people Sol Mokdad (Chair)
United Arab Emirates
As of 6 July 2009

Emirates National Rugby League (or ENRL) is the governing body for rugby league in the United Arab Emirates.

Operating under the auspices of the Rugby League European Federation’s Euro Med Department,[1] the ENRL governs rugby league at all levels in the UAE, from the national team to the development of school and youth programs.[2]

The increased popularity of rugby league in the Middle East and Africa, specifically in Lebanon and Morocco, has prompted the ENRL to announce its intentions to form an "Arab Confederation for Rugby League."[3]

Sol Mokdad has been the Director of Development of the ENRL since 2007, and has overseen the important first stages of developing the sport in the UAE, including the first international matches played by the UAE Falcons and their first victory.

The first domestic rugby league competition in the UAE was staged in 2013,[4] with Abu Dhabi Harlequins becoming the inaugural champions.[5]

Also in 2013, ERL announced the formation of the country's first junior international sides, which are to be coached by Apollo Perelini.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Introduction to the ENRL". Emirates RL. Retrieved 2009-07-06. 
  2. ↑ "ERL Development". Emirates RL. Retrieved 2009-07-06. 
  3. ↑ "ERL Development". Emirates RL. Retrieved 2009-07-06. 
  4. ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/new-rugby-league-format-gets-a-warm-reception-in-uae
  5. ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/rugby-league-cup-final-harlequins-break-their-finals-jinx-in-style
  6. ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/uae-rugby-league-looking-to-the-future-with-apollo-perelini

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