The National Rugby League (NRL) is the world’s premier rugby league competition run by the Australian Rugby League Commission. The NRL is responsible for administering the Telstra Premiership, Holden Women’s Premiership, State of Origin series, Allstars, Australian Kangaroos and Jillaroos. The NRL is also responsible for participation and development of grassroots Rugby League in Australia and 2017 saw record numbers of participants, with a significant increase in female participation. Their aim is to have more people playing the game as well as more people watching than ever before.