Welcome
To The
League
Welcome To The League
An Original Rugby League Anthem for the 2027 Season
Overview
'Welcome To The League' is an original Australian rugby league anthem created to celebrate the excitement, growth and new era of rugby league surrounding the 2027 NRL season.
Available for licensing, partnership and promotional discussions, the song celebrates rugby league's unique culture, iconic club identities and passionate supporter base, and has been developed as a potential asset for season launches, club campaigns, broadcast productions, digital content and fan engagement initiatives.
Professionally produced and accompanied by a promotional concept video, 'Welcome To The League' has been designed to inspire excitement, strengthen fan connection and showcase the unique character of the game across multiple media platforms.
Lyrics
[Intro]
Welcome to the league
[Verse 1]
Where the Titans clash, as the heavens open up the sky
And the Tigers roar, bringing fear to their hunters' eyes
And the Broncos buck off a brute, like he is a child
And the Eagles soar, and hit ya like a cruise missile
Where the Storm rage, with a thunderous clap profound
And a failed hunt, see the Rabbits go catch the hound
In a pen, cockfighting, Rooster's gonna own it's mound
Where the Warriors battle, ferocity world renowned
[Pre Chorus]
And like the great white Sharks,
You're gone before you hear a sound
[Chorus]
Welcome to the league
Welcome to the league
Welcome to the, league
Welcome to the, league
[Verse 2]
Where the Eels shock, electrify and stun their prey
And the Cowboys shoot you down, at the dusk of day
And the Knights they wield the swords, for queen and crown
As the Raiders rise, to attack on hallowed ground
Where Panthers pounce, with claws as sharp as their teeth
And the Bulldogs roam, with a growl that shakes the streets
And the Dolphins circle round, drown you in their wave
And the Bears chase you down, crush you in your grave
[Pre Chorus]
And the Dragons swoop,
Burning up all the brave
[Chorus]
Welcome to the, league
Welcome to the, league
Welcome to the, league
Welcome to the, league
Welcome to the, league
'Welcome To the League'
Registered APRA GW81737733
© 2026 Cavan Patrick F Te Ratana
APRA AMCOS
Composer/Author
TE RATANA CAVAN PATRICK F
IPI 00190663264
Project Objective
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Celebrate the culture and heritage of rugby league.
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Create a contemporary anthem that resonates with supporters.
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Provide a reusable promotional asset for digital, broadcast and live-event activation.
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Reinforce club identities through storytelling and mascot-driven imagery.
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Support the excitement surrounding the 2027 NRL season and competition expansion.
Why Now?
The 2027 NRL season marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for rugby league, with the introduction of the Perth Bears, continued growth into new markets and increasing opportunities for fan engagement.
'Welcome To The League' was created to capture that momentum, celebrating the clubs, rivalries and supporters that make rugby league one of Australia's most passionate and enduring sporting competitions.
Creative Concept
The concept reimagines each club mascot as a legendary force within a league of warriors, creating a unifying narrative that celebrates the strength, identity and rivalries that define rugby league.
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Titans clash beneath storm-filled skies.
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Tigers stalk their prey.
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Broncos unleash untamed power.
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Sharks strike without warning.
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Panthers hunt with precision.
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Dragons descend in fire.
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Warriors battle with legendary courage.
By transforming club identities into larger-than-life characters, 'Welcome To The League' celebrates every team while presenting the competition as a single, connected sporting spectacle.
Strategic Alignment
Welcome To The League aligns with key themes that have consistently driven fan engagement within rugby league:
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Club identity and tribal loyalty.
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Competition-wide storytelling.
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Heroic player narratives.
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New season anticipation.
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Expansion and growth of the game.
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Multi-generational supporter connection.
The inclusion of the returning Bears further reinforces the theme of rugby league's continuing evolution while acknowledging its rich history.
Potential Applications
The song has been designed for flexibility across multiple platforms:
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Season launch campaigns.
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Broadcast opening sequences.
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Finals promotions.
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Social media campaigns.
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Club content.
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Stadium activations.
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Fan engagement initiatives.
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Digital advertising.
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Licensing opportunities.
About The Songwriter
Cavan Te is an Australian singer, performer and APRA-registered songwriter with more than three decades of experience in live entertainment, music production and event performance.
As a lifelong rugby league supporter, Welcome To The League was created as a celebration of the sport, its clubs, its players and its supporters.
Copyright & Promotional Use Notice
This presentation has been created solely for the purpose of demonstrating the creative concept, musical composition and promotional potential of Welcome To The League.
All rugby league footage, trademarks, logos, team names, club imagery and related intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners and rights holders.
The video has not been created for commercial sale, public broadcast, monetisation or distribution beyond promotional, evaluation and licensing discussions.
The inclusion of third-party footage is intended exclusively to illustrate the proposed creative application of the original musical work. No ownership or endorsement by the National Rugby League (NRL), its clubs, broadcasters, sponsors or affiliated organisations is claimed or implied.
Should any commercial use, broadcast, publication or official release be pursued, all necessary licences, permissions and clearances would be obtained from the relevant rights holders prior to such use.
If you are a rights holder and have any concerns regarding the content presented, please contact the creator directly and the material will be reviewed promptly.