French rugby league system
The French rugby league system is a four tiered structure with the major national club competition being the Elite One Championship. Below this is the Elite Two Championship and a number of regional leagues. The teams in each competition can change each year depending on final standings and relegation/promotion. There is no set structure for promotion and relegation. If a club wants to go up or down a level then they will consult the Fédération Française de Rugby à XIII who will make the decision. French clubs can also apply to the Rugby Football League to compete in any level of the British rugby league system. Elite One Championship The Elite One Championship currently has nine teams competing in the competition. It is the top tier of rugby league in France and sees teams relegated to and promoted from the Elite Two Championship. Elite Two Championship The Elite Two Championship is the second tier of rugby league in France. Winning teams are promoted to the Elite One Championship, providing they meet stadium/financial requirements. Team's finishing bottom can be relegated to the National Division East or West. There are currently eight teams in the division. The league was created in 2007