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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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1917: Balmain's hat-trick

Photo of the 1917 Balmain team with the Hugh D McIntosh Shield

Courtesy Melba Studios.
Balmain dominated the New South Wales Rugby League premiership during the First World War, claiming premierships in 1915, 1916 and 1917. Pictured here with the Hugh D McIntosh Shield, the club was a formidable combination, winning all three grades in 1915 and 1916, and remaining undefeated in 1915.


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