Federazione Italiana Rugby League

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Federazione Italiana Rugby League
Federazione Italiana Rugby League logo.svg
FoundedJanuary 2008
RLEF affiliationMarch 2017 (full member)
Responsibility Italy
Website www.firl.it
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The Federazione Italiana Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league football in Italy. The association was formed in 2008. [1] They acquired full membership status of the RLEF in March 2017. [2] [3] and of the RLIF in November 2017. [4]

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In 2024, the body was downgraded to affiliate member of the IRL (previously the RLIF) due to noncompliance with the full membership criteria. [5] [6]

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  5. "International Rugby League Membership: Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Scotland reclassified". Rugby League International Federation. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  6. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ireland-scotland-denied-2026-world-cup-qualification-shot-as-quintet-see-membership-status-dropped