About

Dedicated to Preserving the Visual History of Rugby League

The identity of a Rugby League club exists far beyond match reports and record books; it’s in the very fabric of the jerseys and emblems worn by the players in every era of the game. Each club’s identity is shaped by its colours, the sponsors, and the evolving designs, creating unique visual timelines. Gallery of League exists to preserve and celebrate that history.

Gallery of League is an interactive digital sports museum that celebrates the jerseys and logos that have defined the game of Rugby League for over a century. With over 5,000 digitally recreated jerseys and logos from more than 180 clubs across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, France, and North America, the site has become an invaluable resource for fans, collectors, and manufacturers.

Beyond preserving Rugby League’s visual history, the next step is bringing that history to life in brand new ways — whether through content that explores the artistry of jersey design, collaborations with other historians and designers, or the exciting development of high-quality merchandise that allows fans to celebrate the game’s past in ways beyond just nostalgia. As Rugby League continues to evolve, the Gallery of League will evolve alongside it, remaining dedicated to preserving the past while finding new ways to celebrate and connect fans with the greatest game of all.

Who is behind Gallery of League?

Gallery of League began as a personal project, but its vision has always been bigger than one person. The goal has never been to build a platform for self-promotion, but rather to create a collaborative resource — a space where artists, designers, and historians can contribute to and engage with the visual history of Rugby League. Much of the game’s identity has been shaped by those working behind the scenes — the artists, designers and manufacturers who have crafted iconic club logos and jerseys. Gallery of League is not just about documenting history, but about ensuring that those contributions are recognised and preserved.

As for me — my background in jersey design started back in the early-mid 2000’s where I prolifically modded some of the early Rugby League video games, which eventually led to me being approached to work as a texture artist on Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition (2008) and Rugby League 3 (2009). What began as a personal passion for reworking jerseys for video games gradually evolved into something bigger; an appreciation for the artistry, history, and storytelling behind every jersey.

I’ve been a huge admirer of Sportslogos.net for many years, and always wished Rugby League had an equivalent archive — a single place where fans, collectors, and designers could explore the evolution of the game’s branding. After working on the video games, the idea for Gallery of League became clearer, but life got away from me and time never seemed to work out. Cue 2020, when I suddenly found myself with a lot of time on my hands and the need for a project to keep me busy.

From there, it was a deep dive into building the site, researching history, organising my massive (but chaotic) archives, and beginning the work of digitally restoring thousands of jerseys and logos. A project that started as a niche idea has grown into something far greater — a living archive that will continue to expand, with contributions from like-minded designers and an engaged community of Rugby League fans who care as much about the game’s visual identity as they do about its on-field history.

Gallery of League will continue to evolve, not just as a record of Rugby League’s past, but as a platform for fans to connect with and celebrate the art, design, and culture of the game. Thanks for being a part of it.

Jon Hocking

Founder