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	Rugby league - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rugby league was initially played by a breakaway faction of the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) known as the Northern Union.
		The National Rugby League is the result of a merger between the Australian Super League and the Australian Rugby League in 1998.
		Rugby League in New Zealand is under the control of the New Zealand Rugby League, which runs the national competition, the Bartercard Cup and the national team, the Kiwis.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rugby_league (4067 words)

	England national rugby league team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 2007 England will be the premier rugby league team in England, as opposed to Great Britain, they will be playing a touring New Zealand Kiwis team in a three match series in England as preparation for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
		The badge of the national rugby league team of England is a culmination of St.
		George's cross, the national flag of England is a red cross on a white background, it was adopted for the uniform of English soldiers during Crusades of the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries and in or about 1277 is when it officially became the national flag of England.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/England_national_rugby_league_team (774 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Rugby league
		In addition to running with the ball, players may pass it backwards to a team-mate, or kick it in any direction they choose.Rugby league is one of the two codes of rugby, the other being rugby union.
		While Rugby league dominates in these states, in other states of Australia, Australian Rules Football and to a lesser extent soccer significantly overshadow Rugby League in terms of popularity.
		At the beginning of each season the reigning champions of the National Rugby League of Australia and the Super League of Great Britain contest the World Club Challenge to determine the best club side in the world.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Rugby_League (3493 words)

	Rugby League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		When rugby union accepted professionalism in 1995, those who had played rugby league as professionals were permitted to play rugby union.
		In 1907 a party of New Zealand rugby players organised a rugby league tour of Britain and in 1908 rugby league was established in Australia and New Zealand.
		Rugby league in England has often been portrayed as a vital element of Northern working-class life, its social ambience being very different from that of the upper and middle-class connections of rugby union.
	www.cultural-resources.co.uk /4res/45sp.html (458 words)

	CNNSI.com - Rugby League - Farrell leads England past spirited Irish challenge - Sunday November 12, 2000 07:27 AM
		England is now likely to meet New Zealand while Ireland bows out after performing admirably in the sort of competitive match the tournament had been crying out for.
		England was rattled and after a series of dropped balls and misplaced passes Farrell eagerly pointed to the posts when his side were awarded a penalty.
		England then turned it on with some slick passing but it was Ireland who garnered the last points of the match when Withers slipped through for his second try in injury time.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/2000/11/12/eng_ire (597 words)

	Rugby League (from rugby) -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		League scoring varies from Union: a try is worth three points rather than five, a conversion two points (same), a penalty kick two points instead of three, and a dropped goal one point rather than three.
		Rugby's distinctive features are (1) that players may use their hands and catch, throw, or run with the ball in addition to maneuvering it with their feet, as in football (soccer), and (2) the use of the scrum, or scrummage, which is a method of...
		Rugby, founded in 1885 as a Great Northern Railway junction and named for the English town (see Rugby, England), was settled by Scandinavian and German immigrants.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-29663?tocId=29663 (918 words)

	Rugby League
		Rugby League originated in England during the early part of the 1800's.
		It is an extremely physical game where 13 meatheads battle each other and score by either grounding the ball at the opponents' end of the field, or kicking it between two upright posts.
		The State of Origin matches are the pinnacle of rugby league in Australia, drawing the same attention as the Superbowl in the U.S. Rugby league in one sentence
	australia.jrn.msu.edu /2004/class_web_sites/footy/RugbyLeague1.html (340 words)

	Lebanon Cedars Rugby League
		The winger from South Sydney, one of Australian rugby league’s most famous clubs, has had a frustrating time with injuries in what many accept to be the world’s toughest sport.
		Rugby star and captain Hazem al-Masri, also known as al-Magic in Australia, said leading Lebanon to an international victory in its home-soil debut was equal to winning his first Australian Test cap.
		But the determination of their Australian-based team was epitomised by prop Sami Chamoun, who refused to leave the field despite pulling a thigh muscle as he fell in a tackle and later when he dropped to the ground after suffering a robust slap on the side of the head from Adam Cook.
	www.geocities.com /CapitolHill/Parliament/2587/rugby.html (4628 words)

	Welsh Rugby - HISTORY OF WELSH RUGBY
		The Welsh Rugby Union was formed, in Neath in 1881, and it now has a total of 239 member clubs.
		Nine of the ten matches against England were won, eight of the ten against the Scots and the Irish claimed only one win and a draw in nine outings.
		The nineties was one of the worst periods in the history of the game as defections to Rugby League and internecine struggles decimated the national side.
	www.angelfire.com /ne/welshrugby/waleshistory.html (970 words)

	GOL'S RUGBY LEAGUE ONLINE
		ET's Rugby League is also known as Wembley Rugby League in England, the only difference between the two versions is the inclusion of English competition sides rather than the NSWRL teams, and the game runs at around twice the speed of ET's Rugby League.
		The fact that the game is rugby league, and it does play very well and is a heck of a lot of fun in spite of these flaws, hides the fact that these flaws exist.
		It is a great rugby league game, and well worth your time, for sure, but it shows its age (12/13 years) and certainly doesn't beat out ARL 96 as an overall game, especially in multiplayer.
	home.exetel.com.au /golsrugbyleagueonline/etsrugby.html (1591 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Sport \| Rugby league \| Rugby League: International friendly: England 22 - 12 France
		Yet on the field it was encouragingly close to the real thing, and the scare France gave to England's development squad confirmed it should not be long before they are ready to face Great Britain again.
		Despite the depressing surroundings, this was a bright night for France and for international rugby league.
		England: Mathers (Leeds); Calderwood (Leeds), Sykes (Harlequins), Reardon (Bradford), Gardner (St Helens); Thorman (Huddersfield, capt), Robinson (Salford); Crabtree (Huddersfield), Alker (Salford), Wood (Warrington), Radford (Bradford), Jones-Buchanan (Leeds), C Charles (Salford).
	sport.guardian.co.uk /rugbyleague/story/0,10069,1599158,00.html (549 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Sport \| Rugby league \| Rugby league: England to take pride of place over Britain
		The planning of international rugby league over the next decade extends to a 2009 Tri-Nations series back in Britain, another in the southern hemisphere in 2011, and tentative plans for a World Cup in this country in either 2012 or 2013.
		Which of those two years is chosen will depend on whether the international board believes the London Olympics would have a negative impact on a rugby league competition.
		That would not include France, who alongside England, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, are expected to take the five places allocated for teams that will not need to qualify.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /rugbyleague/story/0,10069,1656696,00.html (637 words)

	English Rugby League History
		While the Northern Union (English Rugby Football League) had more clubs under its banner by the early 1900s than the Rugby Football Union, one feature the NU lacked was international matches.
		Rugby League's first ever International was set down for January 1, 1904, at Oldham.
		England's threequarter Jackie Fish made a few 'brilliant sweeps', the second of which resulted in a try to him.
	www.rl1895.com /1904.htm (872 words)

	International Rugby League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		England have had to call up two uncapped players to their England squad for tonight’s international after injuries....
		Rugby League in England is presently beset by news of their top players being lured to Rugby Union....
		The Rugby League Supporter Association (RLSA) has setup an online petition to show that we, the fans of Rugby League, have had enough of the constant media bashing of our sport, and will stand up together to ensure its future success....
	world.rleague.com /news/articles.php?id=4&month=07&year=2001 (459 words)

	Scotland Rugby League - Scottish Students News
		Crewe plays host to the Scotland Students and Under-19s rugby league squads this week, providing precious experience in time for the Student World Cup which is taking place in Padua, Italy, in July 2002.
		Scotland Rugby League is currently building on last year's work with a programme of events and games.
		In preparation for the Student Rugby League Europa Cup which begins on September 6, and in association with Scotland Rugby League, Scotland Students have produced their own tartan.
	www.angelfire.com /pr/srl/studentsnews.html (409 words)

	Rugby League World Cup confirmed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Australian Rugby League (ARL) chief executive Geoff Carr said it was too soon for further details but promised a festival of football as part of the southern hemisphere's rugby league centenary celebrations.
		He said plans for a world youth championship were also unveiled, with the Russian Rugby League confirming that the Moscow City Council was keen to host the event and to assist financially.
		ARL chairman Colin Love was on Monday re-elected unopposed as the RLIF chairman, with England's Rugby Football League and Super League executive chairman Richard Lewis elected unopposed as vice-chairman.
	www.readsport.com /article.asp?art=621 (352 words)

	United Kingdom Rugby League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		For the 2003 and 2004 seasons we are recuriting people to write articles on Rugby League competitions in the United Kingdom.
		Harlequins are still without a win in Super League after Fijian winger Semi Tadulala's hat-trick inspired Wakefield to their first success of the new season...
		Wigan recorded their first Super League points of the new season and in a convincing manner against Huddersfield Giants at the JJB Stadium on Friday night...
	uk.rleague.com (698 words)

	Ashes Rugby League - Australia England
		However, England gained a last minute penalty from which they kicked a goal and the match finished in a draw.
		Given Messenger's standing within the history of League, it is interesting to note that he only played 7 Tests for Australia (from 1908 to 1910).
		Described in England as "strong as a lion" he was a big and tough player.
	www.rl1908.com /rugby-league/1908.htm (1285 words)

	Toowoomba Clydesdales Rugby League v England 1924
		England kept pressing, and eventually a movement between Carr, who burst through nicely, to Cunliffe, to Howley, resulted in a good try.
		England hit back immediately, for Mooney sent an inside pass to his team mate, Thompson, who went over.
		England tried hard to score in the next five minutes, but were unsuccessful.
	www.rl1908.com /rugby-league/clydesdales.htm (1416 words)

	Where can you follow UK Rugby Leagues? - BigSoccer
		As for Rugby League (and the only big thing in UK for this sport is the Super League), I think you're out of luck.
		It's an L-shaped band that extends from Cornwall to West Wales (this demographical L is the backbone of British rugby) and the southern end of the Midlands.
		Also, Rugby League (Super League in the UK) plays through summer in the UK (which also happens to be summer in North America).
	www.bigsoccer.com /forum/showthread.php?t=180362 (1031 words)

	Sport England backs Rugby League's launch of Child Protection Policy
		Sport England CEO Roger Draper, a former rugby league player himself, said: " We want to encourage as many young people as possible to take part in sport and physical activity and crucial to this is ensuring they can do so in a safe environment.
		The Policy ensures that children involved in Rugby League at all levels are protected from abuse of all kinds.
		Lewis added: "The Rugby League Child Protection Policy will be implemented throughout the sport and we would like to thank our partners Sport England and the NSPCC for their assistance with its development".
	www.sportengland.org /text/index/news_and_media/news_pr/rugby_league_s_launch_of_child_protection_policy.htm (631 words)

	CNN.com - Farrell fast-tracked for England - Mar 24, 2005
		An accomplished goal kicker, he is Super League's highest points scorer with 2,376 points and was named rugby league's International Player of the Year in 2004.
		His move from rugby league to union follows that of England's Six Nations captain Jason Robinson and New Zealand-born England centre Henry Paul, both former Wigan teammates.
		Wales rugby league captain Iestyn Harris made a high-profile switch to union in 2001, playing 21 internationals for Wales including the 2003 World Cup, before returning to league last year with the Bradford Bulls.
	edition.cnn.com /2005/SPORT/03/24/rugby.farrell.reut (379 words)

	2005 Ivy League Rugby Championships :: Dartmouth Rugby
		A New England college rugby league was formed in the late 70s with traditional rivals Harvard, Yale and Brown and other New England universities such as the University of Connecticut, the Universitiy of Massachusetts, Boston College and Boston University.
		The league is now regarded as one of the strongest in American collegiate rugby.
		In 1969 an Ivy League Cup Championship was established.
	www.ivyrugby.com /club_dartmouth.php (276 words)

	Rugby League Jersey - UK offers
		Save on rugby league at ShopGenie, the shopping search engine comparing prices across hundreds of stores to bring you great deals saving you time and money.
		Rugby League Jersey : Lance Corporal R A Overy, 4 Machine Gun Company, AIF Rugby League Jersey : Lance Corporal R A Overy, 4 Machine Gun Company, AIF Richard Alfred Overy was a plumber from Haberfield, New South Wales when he enlisted on 7...
		Rugby shirts need to be able to take lots of heavy tugging and pulling.
	www.webtaxi.com /rugby-league-jersey.htm (239 words)

	International Rugby League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This site also allows for the fans of international Rugby League to chat about their views, picks and ideas for the game as it takes a pro-active approach in reaching the far corners of the globe.
		Experience all the of the pride, the passion and emotion that is live international Rugby League with the Roo Crew this May at Suncorp Stadium...
		Malta’s rugby league talent was on firing display at the 2006 Orara Valley Sevens, completed over the recent weekend at Coramba Sportsground, near Coffs Harbour on Australia’s east coast...
	world.rleague.com (619 words)

	Talking Rugby: England's rugby league targets are way off mark
		Of course, much of the spend on rugby league recruits will be recouped, from a shared deal with whichever club they play for, to shop-window marketing and other commercial opportunities.
		They send out all the wrong signals about rugby union in England at the very moment it appears to be getting its act together.
		Much as rugby union has come to resemble the defensive line-up of rugby league, it is still a very distinct sport.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/2000/03/08/srmick08.html (687 words)

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		Rugby League Representative Team, Sydney 1929 — Australian Rugby League Kangaroos 1929 — [Australian Rugby League team, England] 1929 — Australian Rugby League team arrives in England for its tour; 28th August.
		Halifax Rugby League Football Club Complimentary Dinner to the Australian Tourists 23 Nov. 1929 (2 copies) Rugby League Visit of the Australian Team to York 11 Sept 1929.
		England, 7 June 1975 Halifax Football Club Rugby League official programme, Season 1929-30 The Leeds Loiner.
	www.library.uq.edu.au /fryer/ms/uqfl343.doc (1401 words)

	CNNSI.com - Rugby Union - League winger Sailor signs for Australian Rugby Union - Wednesday February 07, 2001 07:59 AM
		SYDNEY (Reuters) -- Australian rugby league winger Wendall Sailor has agreed to switch codes and play rugby union next season, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) announced Wednesday.
		An ARU spokesman said Sailor, widely regarded as the finest winger in rugby league, had "agreed in principle" to join rugby union and a formal announcement was expected later this week.
		Australia is the only country to have won the Rugby World Cup twice and the arrival of Sailor, who was a key member of the Australian team that won last year's rugby league World Cup, would strengthen its squad to defend its title at home in 2003.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/2001/02/07/sailor_union (424 words)

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