RFL League 1
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This article is about the British rugby league league. For other leagues, see League One (disambiguation).
The Rugby Football League One (known as the Betfred League One) is the third-highest division of rugby league in Britain. It is also the lowest level of professional rugby league in Britain.
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Current season, competition or edition: 2024 RFL League One | |
Sport | Rugby league |
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Founded | 2003; 21 years ago (2003) |
No. of teams | 9 |
Country | England Wales |
Most recent champion(s) | Dewsbury Rams (3rd title) |
Most titles | Dewsbury Rams (3 titles) |
Level on pyramid | 3 |
Promotion to | Championship |
Domestic cup(s) | Challenge Cup 1895 Cup |
Official website | League One |
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Introduced in 2003 as National League 2 it was the first time British rugby league had a third tier since the old Third and Second Divisions merged in 1998. The league was rebranded as Championship 1 in 2009, then League 1 in 2015, and League One in 2022.
The current winners are Dewsbury Rams who won the league for a record third time in 2023.