Rugby league activities started in Montenegro in 2018 when Montenegro club South Region start to compete in Balkan Super League.

After two seasons playing in Balkan Super League on 1st July 2019 in Montenegrin city of Tivat, Montenegro Rugby League was formed and registered on 11th September 2019.

Covid-19 pandemic prevented development in 2021, but from 2021 Montenegro Rugby League has started with strong development in cities of Tivat and Bar and Montenegro Rugby League club South Region started to compete in Serbian Rugby League senior competition.

Montenegro Rugby League become observer member of the European Rugby League since May 2021.