Rugby league in the Czech Republic began in 2006.
The Czech national team played their first game on August 5, 2006 in Prague, losing 34-28 to the Netherlands.
In 2007, the Czech Republic took part in the European Shield tournament.
This tournament involved two other second-tier nations, Germany and Serbia.
The current 1. liga champions are Mad Squirrels Vrchlabí, who beat Krupka Dragons, 32-10, in the 2023 Grand Final.