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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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1907: Pioneers match ball

1907 Pioneers' match ball with the Kangaroos player's names inscribed on it

Courtesy Melba Studios.
The first Kangaroos risked their footballing futures to support the insurgent code. Their names are beautifully inscribed on this match ball from their 1907 matches against AH Baskerville's New Zealand team.


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