The Norway Rugby Championship (

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: ''Norgesmesterskap'') is the highest tier of domestic club

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competition in

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. It is operated by the Norwegian Rugby Union (''Norges Rugbyforbund'')

History

The competition was first contested in 1994.

Current clubs

Format

Six teams take part and each team plays six matches (one match against each team and the finals day) which then leads to play-offs and a final and placing matches.NRF Calendar
/ref> The season runs from May through October of the same year.

Final results

References

{{Rugby union in Europe National rugby union premier leagues Rugby union in Norway

1994 establishments in Norway Sports leagues established in 1994