The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is the international governing body of rugby league and was originally formed on 25th January 1948 in Bordeaux, France on the impetus of the French.

Its headquarters are currently based in Sydney, Australia and its current chairman is Colin Love AM.

The RLIF is responsible for the organization and governance of all of rugby league's major international tournaments, most notably the Rugby League World Cup, and intercontinental competitions such as the World Club Challenge.

Besides the running and organisation of the international game the RLIF is also responsible for the laws of rugby league and the awarding of a selection of international awards including International Newcomer of the Year, Developing Nations Player of the Year, International Coach of the Year, International Back of the Year, International Forward of the Year and International Referee of the Year.

The website of the RLIF can be found at www.rlif.org