Rugby League
Main article: 2011 in rugby league- 2011's Golden Boot for world's best player was awarded to Australian half back Johnathan Thurston.
- February 13; NRL All Stars Game
- February 23; World Club Challenge
- May; City vs Country Origin
- May; Australia vs New Zealand ANZAC Test
- May 25 – 6 July: State of Origin
- Queensland defeat New South Wales 2–1 for their sixth consecutive series win.
- June 10: International Origin Match at Headingley Carnegie Stadium, Leeds
- In the first of what is planned to be an annual affair, the Exiles, a team consisting of non-English Super League players, defeated England 16–12.
- August; Challenge Cup final
- March 11 to October 2; National Rugby League season
- Champions: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- Minor premiers: Melbourne Storm
- February 12 to October 2; 2011 Super League season
- Champions: Leeds Rhinos
- League Leaders: Warrington Wolves
- November; Rugby League Four Nations
Read more about this topic: 2011 In Sports
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