The league features three grades in the Australian rules football competition, with these being First-Grade, Reserve-Grade and Under 17s.

The best five teams then play off according to the McIntyre system, culminating in the RFNL Grand Final, which is traditionally hosted by Narrandera.

The Riverina home-and-away season at present lasts for 18 rounds for a total of 16 matches and 2 byes per team.

The flag has been presented since the league began and is traditionally unfurled at the team's first home game of the following season.

Additionally, each player in the grand final-winning team receives a premiership medallion.