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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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2006: Going private

Photo of Members gathered at the South Sydney Football Club to vote on the proposal to privatise their club.

Photo: Newspix/News Limited.

Members gather to vote on the proposal to privatise South Sydney Football Club. A majority of just over 75 per cent of fans approved the sale of the club to actor Russell Crowe and businessman Peter Holmes à Court.