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100 years of the game

 

Rugby league in Australia started as a rebel football competition established in defiance of the New South Wales Rugby Union. With its mix of hardness and athleticism, it has grown to become one of the most popular of Australian sports, a skilful fast-moving game that has the passionate support of its fans.

Here, relive some of the key moments and memorabilia, with photographs which bear testament to the great teams and personalities of the past.

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1990: Kangaroos at Wembley Stadium

Photo of Australian and Great Britain players waiting in the tunnel at Wembley Stadium before the start of the first 1990 Test match

Courtesy New South Wales Rugby League.
The sense of anticipation is palpable as Australian and British players wait in the tunnel at Wembley Stadium ready to take to the field for the first Test of 1990. Great Britain won the match 19-12.


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