Current RLIF Second-tier Member Nations
Included are nations which compete in major international tournaments, such as the European, Mediterranean and Pacific Cups or in World Cup qualifiers:
| Nation | 1st Playing Year | RLIF Rank |
| Belgium | 2006 | 27 |
| Canada | 1987 | 25 |
| Catalonia | 2006 | n/a |
| Czech Republic | 2006 | 22 |
| Denmark | 2009 | 28 |
| Estonia | 2005 | n/a |
| Germany | 2004 | 18 |
| Greece | 2003 | n/a |
| Italy | 1960 | 14 |
| Jamaica | 2004 | 24 |
| Japan | 1998 | n/a |
| Latvia | 2008 | 19 |
| Lebanon | 1998 | 15 |
| Malta | 2004 | 23 |
| Morocco | 1995 | 29 |
| Niue | 1992 | n/a |
| Norway | 2006 | 20 |
| Portugal | 2005 | n/a |
| Serbia | 2003 | 16 |
| Sweden | 2009 | 26 |
| Tokelau | 1988 | n/a |
| Ukraine | 2009 | 21 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2009 | n/a |
| United States | 1953 | 13 |
Read more about this topic: List Of International Rugby League Teams
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