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United Arab Emirates Rugby League
United Arab Emirates Rugby League
Founded	1 January 2007
IRL affiliation	Observer (revoked in 2015)
Responsibility	United Arab Emirates
Headquarters	Dubai Sports City, UAE
Key people	Sol Mokdad (Chair)
Competitions	Rugby League Cup, Emirate Of Origin
Website	www.uaerl.ae
	As of 6 July 2009

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United Arab Emirates Rugby League (or UAERL) was the governing body for rugby league in the United Arab Emirates. It operated under the auspices of the Rugby League European Federation’s Euro Med Department,^[1] the UAERL governed rugby league at all levels in the UAE, from the national team to the development of school and youth programs.^[2]

History

The increased popularity of rugby league in the Middle East and Africa, specifically in Lebanon and Morocco, prompted the UAERL to announce its intentions to form an "Arab Confederation for Rugby League."^[3]

Sol Mokdad became the President of the UAERL in 2007, and oversaw the initial stages of developing the sport in the UAE, including the first international matches played by the UAE Falcons and their first victory.

The first domestic rugby league competition in the UAE was staged in 2013,^[4] with Abu Dhabi Harlequins becoming the inaugural champions.^[5] Also that year, UAERL announced the formation of the country's first junior international sides, which were to be coached by Apollo Perelini.^[6]

In April 2015 the Rugby League was forced to change its name to remove all references to the United Arab Emirates following threats from the UAE Rugby Federation, and was disbanded altogether following Mokdad's arrest at the behest of rugby union officials in May 2015.^[7]

References

^ "Introduction to the UAERL". Emirates RL. Archived from the original on June 14, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
^ "ERL Development". Emirates RL. Archived from the original on June 14, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
^ "ERL Development". Emirates RL. Archived from the original on June 14, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
^ "New rugby league format gets a warm reception in UAE - The National". www.thenational.ae. Archived from the original on 2013-05-05.
^ "Rugby League Cup final: Harlequins break their finals jinx in style". 31 May 2013.
^ "UAE rugby league looking to the future with Apollo Perelini - The National". www.thenational.ae. Archived from the original on 2013-07-04.
^ "Rugby League Cup cancelled as former administrator Sol Mokdad is released from prison". 20 May 2015.

External links

Official site of Emirates Rugby League

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[1] "Introduction to the UAERL". Emirates RL. Archived from the original on June 14, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-06.

[2] "ERL Development". Emirates RL. Archived from the original on June 14, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-06.

[3] "ERL Development". Emirates RL. Archived from the original on June 14, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-06.

[4] "New rugby league format gets a warm reception in UAE - The National". www.thenational.ae. Archived from the original on 2013-05-05.

[5] "Rugby League Cup final: Harlequins break their finals jinx in style". 31 May 2013.

[6] "UAE rugby league looking to the future with Apollo Perelini - The National". www.thenational.ae. Archived from the original on 2013-07-04.

[7] "Rugby League Cup cancelled as former administrator Sol Mokdad is released from prison". 20 May 2015.

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+'''United Arab Emirates Rugby League''' (or '''UAERL''') was the governing body for [[rugby league]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. It operated under the auspices of the [[Rugby League European Federation]]’s Euro Med Department,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emiratesrl.com/IntroductiontotheERL.html |title=Introduction to the UAERL |publisher=Emirates RL |accessdate=2009-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614081028/http://emiratesrl.com/IntroductiontotheERL.html |archivedate=June 14, 2009 }}</ref> the UAERL governed rugby league at all levels in the UAE, from the [[United Arab Emirates national rugby league team|national team]] to the development of school and youth programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emiratesrl.com/ERLDevelopment.html |title=ERL Development |publisher=Emirates RL |accessdate=2009-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614081025/http://emiratesrl.com/ERLDevelopment.html |archivedate=June 14, 2009 }}</ref>
-'''United Arab Emirates Rugby League''' (or '''UAERL''') was the governing body for [[rugby league]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]].
+==History==
-Operating under the auspices of the [[Rugby League European Federation]]’s Euro Med Department,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emiratesrl.com/IntroductiontotheERL.html|title=Introduction to the UAERL|publisher=Emirates RL|date=|accessdate=2009-07-06}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> the UAERL governed rugby league at all levels in the UAE, from the [[United Arab Emirates national rugby league team|national team]] to the development of school and youth programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emiratesrl.com/ERLDevelopment.html|title=ERL Development|publisher=Emirates RL|date=|accessdate=2009-07-06}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
+The increased popularity of rugby league in the [[Middle East]] and [[Africa]], specifically in [[rugby league in Lebanon|Lebanon]] and [[Morocco national rugby league team|Morocco]], prompted the UAERL to announce its intentions to form an "Arab Confederation for Rugby League."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emiratesrl.com/ERLDevelopment.html |title=ERL Development |publisher=Emirates RL |accessdate=2009-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614081025/http://emiratesrl.com/ERLDevelopment.html |archivedate=June 14, 2009 }}</ref>
+Sol Mokdad became the President of the UAERL in 2007, and oversaw the initial stages of developing the sport in the UAE, including the first international matches played by the UAE Falcons and their first victory.
-The increased popularity of rugby league in the [[Middle East]] and [[Africa]], specifically in [[rugby league in Lebanon|Lebanon]] and [[Morocco national rugby league team|Morocco]], prompted the UAERL to announce its intentions to form an "Arab Confederation for Rugby League."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emiratesrl.com/ERLDevelopment.html|title=ERL Development|publisher=Emirates RL|date=|accessdate=2009-07-06}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
+The first domestic rugby league competition in the UAE was staged in 2013,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/new-rugby-league-format-gets-a-warm-reception-in-uae |title=New rugby league format gets a warm reception in UAE - The National |website=www.thenational.ae |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505060542/http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/new-rugby-league-format-gets-a-warm-reception-in-uae |archive-date=2013-05-05}}</ref> with [[Abu Dhabi Harlequins]] becoming the inaugural champions.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/rugby-league-cup-final-harlequins-break-their-finals-jinx-in-style | title=Rugby League Cup final: Harlequins break their finals jinx in style | date=31 May 2013 }}</ref> Also that year, UAERL announced the formation of the country's first junior international sides, which were to be coached by [[Apollo Perelini]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/uae-rugby-league-looking-to-the-future-with-apollo-perelini |title=UAE rugby league looking to the future with Apollo Perelini - The National |website=www.thenational.ae |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704051223/http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/uae-rugby-league-looking-to-the-future-with-apollo-perelini |archive-date=2013-07-04}}</ref>
-Sol Mokdad was the President of the UAERL since 2007, and oversaw the important first stages of developing the sport in the UAE, including the first international matches played by the UAE Falcons and their first victory.
+In April 2015 the Rugby League was forced to change its name to remove all references to the United Arab Emirates following threats from the [[United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation|UAE Rugby Federation]], and was disbanded altogether following [[United Arab Emirates national rugby league team#Sol Mokdad arrest|Mokdad's arrest at the behest of rugby union officials]] in May 2015.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/rugby/rugby-league-cup-cancelled-as-former-administrator-sol-mokdad-is-released-from-prison | title=Rugby League Cup cancelled as former administrator Sol Mokdad is released from prison | date=20 May 2015 }}</ref>
-The first domestic rugby league competition in the UAE was staged in 2013,<ref>http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/new-rugby-league-format-gets-a-warm-reception-in-uae</ref> with [[Abu Dhabi Harlequins]] becoming the inaugural champions.<ref>http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/rugby-league-cup-final-harlequins-break-their-finals-jinx-in-style</ref>
-Also in 2013, UAERL announced the formation of the country's first junior international sides, which are to be coached by [[Apollo Perelini]].<ref>http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/uae-rugby-league-looking-to-the-future-with-apollo-perelini</ref>
-In April 2015 the Rugby League was forced to change its name to remove all references to the United Arab Emirates following threats from the [[UAE national rugby union team|UAE Rugby Federation]], and was disbanded altogether following [[United Arab Emirates national rugby league team#Sol Mokdad arrest|Mokdad's arrest at the hands of rugby union officials]] in May 2015. <ref>http://www.thenational.ae/sport/rugby/rugby-league-cup-cancelled-as-former-administrator-sol-mokdad-is-released-from-prison</ref>
 ==See also==
-{{Portal|Rugby league}}
+{{Portal|Sports}}
+* [[United Arab Emirates national rugby league team]]
 ==References==
-{{reflist}}
+{{reflist|30em}}
 ==External links==
-* [http://www.emiratesrl.com/ Official site of Emirates Rugby League]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100618130507/http://www.emiratesrl.com/ Official site of Emirates Rugby League]
+{{Rugby League in Europe}}
+{{International Rugby League}}
+{{Sports governing bodies in the United Arab Emirates}}
 {{DEFAULTSORT:Emirates Rugby League}}
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 [[Category:Rugby league in the United Arab Emirates]]
-[[Category:Organizations established in 2007]]
+[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2007]]
 [[Category:2007 establishments in the United Arab Emirates]]

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