Rugby League expands its social network

10th May 2010

Rugby League fans, players and officials can now interact with our great game across many social networking channels.

• The Engage Super League Facebook fans' page carries the latest Rugby League news and allows users to post their comments and spark debate about the latest issues affecting the competition.
• The official Carnegie Challenge Cup fans' page brings together all supporters of the sport's oldest knockout competition in one place.
• The official RFL Facebook page brings together the Rugby League community at all levels to encourage participation, discussion and advice on anything Rugby League related.
• The 2013 Rugby League World Cup will be hosted by the UK and all the latest information and discussion about the 14-team tournament will be available on the official 2013 Rugby League World Cup Facebook page
• England face France on Saturday June 12 in the Gillette Fusion International. Keep up with all the latest views on the official England RL Facebook page.
• Each week throughout the season video footage from SLTV featuring interviews with players and coaches, together with trailers for major events will be uploaded to You Tube.

Matthew Trumble, the RFL's Internet Manager, said: "Networks such as Facebook allow us to have a conversation with our fan base and stakeholders in real time.

"We see these networks as vital channels not only for marketing, but for encouraging participation and community at all levels of our family game."