Rugby League / NRL Rules
Laws of the Game

Sean Fagan of RL1908.com

Ever since the code was established in 1895 in England, the playing laws of rugby league have been continually revised.

When rugby league began in Australia in 1908 (today under the ARL and NRL rules) the game had transformed itself by the introduction of 13-a-side and the play-the-ball.

Pioneers of Rugby League
Centenary Edition

This new book includes:
A full copy of the playing laws from 1908.
A "Referee's Q&A Challenge" from 1908.
Articles on early rugby league rules.

More info: Pioneers of Rugby League

International laws apply accross all rugby league countries, however, local interpretations of how such laws are to be applied are often adopted (such as the NRL rules in Australia).

For more information on the current international laws visit the Australian Rugby League Referees' Assocation here.