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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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1911: Glebe foundation club

Team photo of the 1911 Glebe club

Courtesy Melba Studios.
Although Glebe (1908-29) never actually won a first-grade premiership, the club was a strong team in rugby league's early years. This 1911 side, which finished as runners up to Eastern Suburbs, was peppered with great names such as Chris McKivat, Frank Burge and Bert Gray - all Australian internationals.


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