Sir Lindsay Hoyle says it will be a "real honour" to become the next president of the RFL.
The Speaker of the House of Commons will become the 31st person to hold the ceremonial role when he succeeds Clare Balding CBE in December.
Sir Lindsay, the MP for Chorley and a Warrington Wolves fan, will serve in the position through 2023.
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