The 1981–82 Rugby Football League season was the 87th ever season of professional rugby league football in Britain. Sixteen teams competed from August, 1981 until May, 1982 for the Championship.

Season summary Leigh won the First Division for the second time.

Third placed Widnes won the Premiership

Fulham, Wakefield Trinity, York and Whitehaven were relegated to the Second Division.

Oldham, Carlisle, Workington Town and Halifax were promoted to the First Division.

Cardiff and Carlisle joined the competition in Division Two.

First Division

Second Division

Premiership

References

1981-82 Rugby Football League season at wigan.rlfans.com