This is a list of defunct professional rugby league clubs.
The teams listed above, with the exception of Adelaide, Hunter, Gold Coast, Northern Eagles and South Queensland still participate in lower level competitions, including the NSW Cup, S.G. Ball and Harold Matthews competitions.
This section particularly includes the Queensland Rugby League sides which no longer compete in the top level of that league.
These clubs competed in the Rugby Football League from 1895.
(these teams also competed in the Northern Rugby Football Union)
Bridgend Blue Dragons (1984-1985)
before disbanding.
by 1996 the season had switched to summer.