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	Rugby League Premiership - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Rugby League Premiership was a competition for British rugby league clubs that operated between 1973 and 1995.
		From 1909 until 1973 (except for the period 1962-64) the Rugby League Championship in had utilised a play-off format to determine the overall league champions.
		The Premiership continued to be played in this fashion until 1995-96, at the time of the switch to a summer sport, when the competition was abandoned to allow the 1996 Super League season to commence in the spring.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rugby_League_Premiership (282 words)

	Brisbane - Rugby League in Brisbane - ourbrisbane.com
		The Rugby League Tri-Nations is a relatively new concept for rugby league, though it can be seen as a logical continuation of the early world cup structure, in which the best teams in the world play in a round robin tournament leading to a final.
		Rugby league is one of the oldest organised sports in South East Queensland, having set up in 1908 as Queensland Rugby League (QRL).
		Prior to this was the Winfield State League Championship that had been running since 1982 and was run in parallel with the Brisbane Rugby League premiership until 1997.
	www.ourbrisbane.com /activeandhealthy/sport/rugbyleague (1183 words)

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		Following trials of a six tackle rule, on March 26th 1971 the rule is introduced for the start of the premiership, along with the the reduction in the value of a field goal from two points to one.
		Rugby League had been played in Penrith since 1912, it wasent till the 1960's that serious consideration was given to promoting a local team to the elite division.
		Souths were one of the founding clubs of Rugby League, but that stood for nothing when, between late 1997 early 1998 an agreement between ARL and Super League decide there is to be a 14 teams from 2000 and Souths where made to leave.
	trialz.tripod.com /league.html (1900 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Rugby League (PS2): PC & Video Games (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Rugby League is a frenetic sports sim where you can choose from 35 teams, with official licenses that include the National Rugby League (NRL), NRL Telstra Premiership, State of Origin, City vs. Country, the Australian Kangaroos and the New Zealand Kiwis.
		Overall then, rugby league fans, or rugby fans in general, will probably derive some enjoyment from this game but as a fan of both codes of the game I was disappointed.
		Rugby League however seem to have mastered the majority, game play can be slow at times, but there is an option to speed this up.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Alternative-Software-Rugby-League-PS2/dp/B0001701B0 (1617 words)

	History of the game of Rugby League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The game of Rugby League can be traced back to 1823 when William Webb Ellis, a pupil at Rugby School in England, picked up the ball and ran with it while playing soccer.
		With a few modifications, Rugby Union was born and was played mostly in schools of the rich.
		The Super League war saw a rebel competition staged in 1997 with the Hunter Mariners and Adelaide being formed.
	www.greekrugbyleague.com /history.php (532 words)

	Premiership Rugby League History
		Since 1908 the Sydney premiership, and the National competition it has developed into, has always been the elite level of rugby league in Australia.
		By the end of that run, their 1981 opponents Newtown were out of the League, while Illawarra and Canberra expanded the competition outside of Sydney.
		The 2002 premiership marked the long awaited rise of the New Zealand Warriors as they won the Minor Premiership and reached the Grand Final.
	www.rl1908.com /Grandfinals/index.htm (1449 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Sport \| Rugby league \| Premiership grand final: Huddersfield 38 - 16 Leigh
		Rugby league: Lions have to hit the ground running
		After finishing bottom of the Super League for four consecutive seasons before finally being relegated last September, the Giants seem far better equipped to compete this time around.
		He still wants to play on despite suffering regular flouts this season but would appear to have run out of options in the Super League, which would mean either staying with Leigh or moving to one of their rivals in what promises to be a fiercely competitive National League One next year.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /rugbyleague/story/0,10069,811295,00.html (509 words)

	Rugby League update - PlayStation 2 News at GameSpot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Kiwi league superstar Stacey Jones has recently signed up to endorse the game, and, consequently, it will be released as Stacey Jones Rugby League in New Zealand.
		Rugby League will feature 35 officially licensed teams with accurate player statistics, and players will be able to pit them against each other in no less than 25 realistic stadiums.
		Rugby League is currently scheduled for release in Australia and New Zealand in October.
	www.gamespot.com /ps2/sports/rugbyleague/news_6073214.html (367 words)

	New South Wales Rugby League premiership - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The New South Wales Rugby League premiership was a rugby league competition run between 1908 and 1994.
		The new national concept was called the 'Australian Rugby League' (ARL) competition.
		Souths won the 1909 premiership when Balmain forfeited in protest against the final being played as a preliminary match before a promotional game between the national Rugby League and Rugby Union sides.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_South_Wales_Rugby_League_premiership (490 words)

	Rugby League Resources from the Virtual Library of Sport
		Rugby League Protectorate For the fan that cares about more than just the latest results and team line ups.
		Rugby League European Federation the umbrella body for Rugby League playing nations in Europe and the Northern Hemisphere.
		The Student Rugby League is responsible for the promotion and administration of Rugby League within the countries colleges and Universities.
	sportsvl.com /ball/rugby/rugbyleague.htm (2406 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Rugby League (XBOX): PC & Video Games (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		While EA's Rugby title was the worst game i've played this year, it took Sidhe and the world's strongest rugby competition (NRL) to create a gaming classic.
		The long awaited arrival of Rugby League on console was boosted just a few months ago with the inlcusion of the English Super League.
		This is Rugby League, not Rugby Union, and so will not include teams like Newcastle and Leicester, but instead Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls, London Broncos, etc...Similarly the international team will therefore be GB, not England.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Alternative-Software-Rugby-League-XBOX/dp/B00012CTR4 (1213 words)

	Bet On Rugby league with Coral (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Rugby League Premiership is underway St Helen's are leading the pack with Leeds and Hull are chasing hard there is a big gap between them and Bradford with Wigan finally pulling out of the relegation zone.
		London Bronco's have now teamed up with Rugby Union side Harlequins and go under the new name of Harlequins, with all new training facilities and some top notch names added expect a good run from the London outfit.
		Unlike soccer attendance's are growing at a steady rate for the super league, which is a testament to the quality of the teams and the game.
	www.play-to-win.co.uk /rugbyleague/rugbyleague.htm (285 words)

	Queensland Rugby League
		However, the prelude to this was the Winfield State League Championship which has been going since 1982, and has been running in parallel with the Brisbane Rugby League premiership until 1997.
		1982-1995: (BRL) Premiership and State League, with the premiership being obviously the main comp.
		After much turmoil and a massive power struggle, the Brisbane Rugby League formed in 1922, taking over control of the local competition from the QRL.
	queensland.rleague.com /history/qhis-01.php (219 words)

	Independent Online Edition > Rugby League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Rugby League is to investigate an allegation from Wakefield that their star forward, David Solomona, was illegally approached by Bradford before the Wildcats escaped relegation.
		Rovers played at Super League pace yesterday to claim the Super League place which has looked to be their destiny all year.
		Rob Worrincy said farewell to rugby league with a two-try salvo as Sheffield Eagles' victory in the National League Two play-off final at Warrington took them into National League One for the first time since Mark Aston, who is now the chief executive, re-formed the club in 1999.
	sport.independent.co.uk /rugby_league (963 words)

	Sports Australia - NRL Premiership Season 2006 Homepage
		The National Rugby League Anti Doping Tribunal has issued Penrith’s Craig Trindall a 12-week suspended sentence subject to him completing a 40 hour period of...
		The pathway to the NRL became a far easier one for Central Coast juniors with the announcement that the Country Rugby League and the Melbourne Storm have formed an alliance...
		The Australian Kangaroos and New Zealand Kiwis have made changes to there teams for the second tri nations Test this Saturday night to be played at the Telstra Dome in Melbourne.
	www.sportsaustralia.com /league (243 words)

	Rugby World Magazine Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Rugby's medical practitioners will never be short of a few quid, but the only doctor swinging a more expensive golfclub than Jonny Wilkinson's GP is the chap who tends to James Simpson-Daniel's ailments.
		Leicester Tigers took the spoils from the Guinness Premiership East Midlands derby on Saturday, with Andy Goode's superior boot proving decisive in the 15-10 win at Northampton's Franklin's Gardens.
		Karl Pryce, one of the most electrifying and dangerous young talents in Rugby League, has joined Gloucester from Bradford Bulls on a three-year contract.
	www.rugbyworld.com /Zuric_Premiership/index.shtml (303 words)

	Rugby League Review - If it's rugby league, we've got it covered!
		It is published every month, bringing you all the latest news, match reports and rugby league results from all over the world.
		The Brisbane Broncos captured their sixth premiership from as many starts after beating Melbourne Storm 15-8 in the 2006 NRL grand final at Telstra Stadium.
		Rugby League Review October 2006 issue is out now at all good newsagents, and is full of articles and photos focusing on every level of the greatest game of all.
	www.rugbyleaguereview.com (520 words)

	Rugby Football Union - Guinness Premiership - Rugby League World Champions Support Tykes at Twickenham
		The Rhinos, who are reigning World Rugby League champions, play Wigan Warriors in the engage Super League on Friday night before they travel down to Twickenham on Saturday morning.
		The Rhinos famously trained with the England rugby union earlier this year and will be going to the home of Rugby Union this weekend but it is a return visit for some of the Rhinos players.
		Sinfield added, “I was fortunate to play at Twickenham for England in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup against Australia.
	www.rfu.com /index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.Premier_Detail/StoryID/10139 (301 words)

	Rugby League Premiership History
		The failure of Glebe, as the minor premiers of 1911, to win the premiership resulted in the NSWRL dumping the use of play-offs to decide the season's premiers.
		The top five system was hugely popular and served rugby league well until it was replaced in the 1995 season following the expansion of the competition to 20 clubs.
		The 1997 Super League competition used the old top five method, while the ARL (NSWRL) changed that year to a top seven finals series.
	rl1908.com /rugby-league/finals.htm (1680 words)

	Rleague.com - The World of Rugby League
		Greg Inglis is worth all the hype plus more and is the player who'll carry League into the next generation with the same domination that Wally Lewis and Andrew Johns had in their era's.
		Canterbury rugby league fans are in for a treat this Labour Weekend.
		RUGBY LEAGUE: Countdown to GB's Tri-Nations tests Aussies have...
	www.rleague.com (1285 words)

	Rugby League \| Sunday Herald Sun
		ALL BLACKS rugby union legend Jonah Lomu is a step closer to playing in the NRL next season after impressing the Gold Coast Titans at a medical yesterday.
		RETIRED rugby league star Shane Webcke has revealed he tested positive for a banned drug but escaped punishment.
		THE eerie disorientation of grand final week, 2006-style, continued yesterday with the Brownlow Medal winner on show in Sydney and rugby league's equivalent, the Dally M medallist, obliging the media in Melbourne.
	www.news.com.au /heraldsun/sport/rugbyleague (1811 words)

	Sydney Roosters Rugby League 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		WITH the 2004 rugby league premiership as open as a politician's pork barrel at election time I won't pretend that I can tell you who will win the grand final.
		In nearly 100 years of rugby league premierships, a team going from runners-up one year to premiers the next has only happened 10 times.
		The 10 times runners-up have won the premiership the following year were 1917-18 (Souths), 1924-25 (Souths), 1934-35 (Easts), 1945-46 (Balmain), 1952-53 (Souths), 1969-70 (Souths), 1979-80 (Canterbury), 1990-91 (Penrith), Canterbury in 1994-95 and Manly in 1995-96.
	www.sydneyroosters.com.au /latestnews.php?ArticleID=593 (482 words)

	Rugby League Review Contact Page
		Rugby League Review is full of articles and photos focusing on every level of the greatest game of all.
		It brings you all the latest league news and reports from around the globe including the Telstra Premiership, VB Premier League, Jersey Flegg, Qld Cup and the Jim Beam Cup.
		Rugby League Review is produced by enthusiasts for enthusiasts and is published on the first Tuesday of every month from February until October, as well as a Summer Special in early December.
	www.rugbyleaguereview.com /contact.htm (226 words)

	Queensland Rugby League:: QRL.com.au
		After thrashing defending premiers Moranbah at Leprechaun Park on Saturday night, they are also the favourites for the Mercury Cup Mackay rugby league premiership.
		‘‘As far as I’m concerned they’re the premiership favourites,’’ Miners coach Craig Menkins said after the 46-10 defeat in front of a big crowd at Brothers’ home ground.
		The crowd ate and drank everything in sight, and even filled the hill on the ground’s eastern side — a sight unseen at Leprechaun Park since Brothers’ premiership years of the 90s.
	www.qrl.com.au /display.php?pg_id=1731 (390 words)

	BBC SPORT \| RUGBY LEAGUE \| Melbourne crash out
		Brisbane, who finished top of the home-and-away league after 26 matches, take on eighth-placed Cronulla at home in Sunday's remaining preliminary final.
		The Knights proved their premiership credentials in wet conditions.
		A barnstorming second-half performance against Melbourne helped post their first play-off victory since winning the 1997 Australian Rugby League premiership.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/low/rugby_league/867346.stm (215 words)

	Cronulla Sharks
		Welcome to sharks.com.au, your number one resource for all the latest information on the Cronulla Sharks Leagues and Football Club.
		Premiership winning coach Ricky Stuart has been officially appointed as head coach of the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
		The 2007 Junior League Representative train on squads have been announced today.
	www.sharks.com.au (340 words)

	ABC Sport - Rugby League - NRL premiership not wide open: Bennett
		Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett says only a handful of teams can win this year's National Rugby League premiership despite how tight the competition is in the top eight.
		The top of the ladder Broncos lost their fifth game of the season yesterday, going down 21-20 to Manly at Brookvale Oval.
		Bennett said talk that six teams were premiership contenders was unrealistic.
	www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200508/s1432342.htm (393 words)

	National Rugby League - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For example, the Brisbane Broncos have won six titles, two were in the NSWRL, one in Super League, and three in the present day NRL.
		In 2001, Australia's largest telecommunications provider Telstra became naming rights sponsor of the NRL, with the competition's name becoming the NRL Telstra Premiership, while in 2002 David Gallop took over the CEO role from John Quayle, and the competition has become more and more popular each season.
		In 2001, the NRL made a contravercial decision to host the first Grand Final to be held at night, and grand finals have been held at night since.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Rugby_League (2844 words)

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