Lebanese Rugby League Federation

Rugby League Federation in Lebanon

Lebanese Rugby League Federation
Lebanese Rugby League Federation logo
Founded27 September 2003
ResponsibilityLebanon
HeadquartersSafra, Lebanon
Key peopleMohammed Habbous,COO Remond Safi (President)
Remond Safi (Chief Executive)
CompetitionsLebanon Rugby League ChampionshipLebanon University Shield League ChampionshipLebanon Youth Rugby League Championship
Websitewww.lebanonrl.com/
Lebanon
As of 4 September 2010

The Lebanese Rugby League Federation (LRLF) is the governing body for rugby league football in Lebanon. They are full members of the Rugby League European Federation and full members of the Rugby League International Federation.[1]

The Lebanese Rugby League moved from its original headquarters in Sydney, Australia and is now based in Safra in Lebanon.[2]

In 2024, the body was downgraded to affiliate member due to noncompliance with the full membership criteria.[3][4]

History

A group of Australian-born rugby league players with Lebanese heritage, mostly from inner-city Sydney formed a Lebanese national side with a view to entering the 2000 Rugby League World Cup. They were accepted into the qualifying tournament on the agreement that they would aim to develop rugby league within Lebanon.[citation needed] The Lebanese Rugby League Committee was formed in 2003. It was initially based in Sydney, Australia.[citation needed]

The Lebanese Rugby League Committee was awarded full federation status in Lebanon on 30 December 2009.[5]

In 2010 the LRL changed its logo, adopting a competition submission by Bashir Srour of Beirut.[6] The design incorporates a representation of a rugby league ball, the cedar of the Lebanese flag and the numerals "XIII" symbolising rugby league.[6] The use of the colour red represents "strength and power" while the green represents the cedar. The sharp edges of the font used for "LRLF" represent the intensity and roughness of the sport.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "RLIF Member Nations > Lebanon". www.rlif.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  2. ^ Teams rlef.eu.com [dead link]
  3. ^ "International Rugby League Membership: Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Scotland reclassified". Rugby League International Federation. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  4. ^ https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ireland-scotland-denied-2026-world-cup-qualification-shot-as-quintet-see-membership-status-dropped
  5. ^ "rleague.com - The World of Rugby League". 14 January 2010. Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  6. ^ a b c LRLF (27 June 2010). "LRLF logo reveiled [sic]". Lebanese Rugby League Federation. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2010.

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