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Treasures of the game

Over the past 100 years, rugby league teams have been united by a common goal: the desire to bring home the trophy. Awards including the Winfield cups and the State of Origin shield inspire players and fans, capturing the competitive spirit of the game.

These trophies, along with treasured caps, footballs and other memorabilia on show in the League of Legends exhibition are a link to the great moments and personalities of the past 100 years.

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Courtney Trans-Tasman Cup, 1935-72

Courtesy Australian and New South Wales Rugby League. Photo: Lannon Harley.

New Zealand businessman Roy Courtney donated the Trans-Tasman Cup, for competition between New Zealand and Australia. The cup depicts a game of football played beneath the majestic peaks of Mount Cook and Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont).



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Treasures of the game

Courtney Trans-Tasman Cup, 1935-72

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