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Wikipedia - Elite 1 (rugby league)
Elite 1 is the top level rugby league competition in France, sanctioned by the French Rugby League Federation. The season runs from September to April, which is in contrast to the majority of other major domestic rugby league competitions worldwide. The clubs play each other home and away then they enter into a play-off series culminating with a Grand Final. The competition is the continuation of the French Rugby League Championship, which began in 1934.
The league is generally regarded as the third most important domestic championship in the world, behind Australia's National Rugby League and the United Kingdom's Super League, and ahead of the NZRL National Competition, PNGNRL, Balkan Super League and Rhino Cup.
History
Prior to the creation of Elite 1, the French Rugby League Championship was the top tier of the French rugby league system.
The competition was founded in 2002, as the Elite One Championship, following the split if the French Rugby League Championship into two divisions. The format stayed the same with teams playing each other home and away, before a play-off series would determine the Champions. The club finishing bottom would not be automatically relegated, it would be dependent on whether the club finishing top of Elite Two Championship either wanted to be promoted or their facilities were up to standard.
Durante el torneo, los equipos se enfrentan en una serie de encuentros intensos y llenos de acción, donde demuestran su habilidad, estrategia y resistencia física. Los jugadores despliegan su destreza en el campo, realizando pases precisos, carreras rápidas y tackles contundentes.
El "Francia - Elite One Championship" es reconocido por su nivel de competencia y por la pasión que despierta en los aficionados del rugby league. Los partidos son presenciados por una multitud de seguidores que animan a sus equipos favoritos y crean un ambiente vibrante en los estadios.
Este torneo es una oportunidad para que los jugadores muestren su talento y aspiren a representar a Francia en competencias internacionales. Además, es una plataforma para el desarrollo y promoción del rugby league en el país, fomentando la participación de jóvenes talentos y el crecimiento de este deporte.
El "Francia - Elite One Championship" es un evento deportivo imperdible para los amantes del rugby league, que ofrece emocionantes encuentros y la oportunidad de presenciar el mejor nivel de juego en Francia.