Rugby League History - Darryl's Rugby League Page

Results History Results, Tables, Crowds, Representative Games, Finals, Player Movements & Retirements for previous years.		Representative History State of Origin, Test Matches and QLD v NSW for previous years.
Rules of Rugby League Rule Changes over Time 2001 Rules 2004 Rule Changes 2007 Rule Changes 2008 Rule Changes 2009 Rule Changes	Drugs in League A sequence of events regarding the drug scandal in Rugby League	Origins of Rugby League The Game of Rugby League was born on 29th August,1895.	NRL Club History Timeline When they joined & left the comp 2001 Clubs & Teams
Rugby League CEOs Some of the men who have shaped Rugby League in Australia since 1908.	2007 NRL Player Drain to UK There are over 80 ex-NRL players playing the UK Super League with more heading that way in 2008. Here is a list of NRL players currently playing and planning to play the game in the UK.	NRL Team Emblem History When they joined & left the comp	►NRL Club History Timeline When they joined & left the comp Includes the various Gold Coast Rugby League teams
The Rugby League Ball	Golden Point Matches	Dragons "Legends Walk" is located OKI Jubilee Stadium, Park St. was officially opened on March 6, 2004.
World Cup
World Cup 2000 \| 2008 \| History	2008 World Cup	World Cup History The Rugby League World Cup, contested by the world's Test playing nations, was inaugurated in 1954.
Rugby League Records
Premierships (since 1908) Premiership Trophies ■ Royal Agricultural Challenge Shield (1908-13) ■ Hugh D. McIntosh Shield (1914-17) ■ Truth & Sportsmanship Cup (1918-33) ■ Labor Daily Cup (1934-50) ■ J J Giltinan Shield (1961-96) ■ WD & HO Wills Cup (1960-81) ■ Winfield Cup (1982-96) ■ A.R.L. Optus Cup (1997) ■ Super League Telstra Cup (1997) ■ N.R.L. Telstra Cup (1998-2012)	Grand Finals & Runners Up Includes Captains, Coaches, Referees (since 1954)	Finals Appearances Which team has made the finals the most? Finals appearances ranked since 1954.	Wooden Spooners The 'awarding' of the 'wooden spoon' to the last place team in football competitions originated back in the 19th century.
Premierships (since 1908) Grand Finals & Runners Up Includes Captains, Coaches, Referees (since 1954)	Finals Systems History & The McIntyre Final 8 System is a playoff system of the top 8 finishers in a competition to determine which two teams will play in the Grand Final.	Grand Final Records Includes Consecutive Wins, Margins & Crowds	Minor Premierships The minor premiership & J.J Giltinan Shield is awarded to the team with the most competition points at the end of the regular season.
Rugby League Awards
Clive Churchill Medals This medal is presented to the man-of-the-match in the yearly Rugby League Grand Final.	The Golden Boot Award This is presented to the International Rugby League player of the year and is one of the most prestigious individual awards in the game.	Rugby League Hall of Fame The Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame honours players who have shown exceptional skills at rugby league. It is selected by the a Rugby League College......	Rugby League's Immortals The Immortals are selected from players in the post-war era by Rugby League Week Magazine
Dally-M Medal is given to the best and fairest player in the competition for that year	Dally-M Awards 2000 \| 2001 \| 2002 2004 \| 2005 \| 2006 2007 \| 2008	Provan-Summons Medal is given to the fan's choice for best player of the season.	Rothmans Medal is given to the best player of the season as voted by referees (1968-96).
Rugby League Team of the Decade The greatest players from each decade. '50s '60s '70s '80s '90s	Rugby League Statues Permanent tributes to great players of the past.	Team of the.....Summary TEAM of the Century NSW Team of the Century QLD Team of the Century COUNTRY Team of the Century Indigenous Team of the Century NSW Police Team of the Century Aust. Schoolboys Team of the Century Top 100 Players of the Century
Special Matches
ANZAC Day Clash Traditional ANZAC day clash played between the Dragons and the Roosters.	Steve Rogers Trophy 2006-08	Reconciliation Cup Round 11 : 25-28 May 2007 Friday, 25 May Cowboys 26 def Bulldogs 16 Telstra Stadium, 7:30PM	Bandaged Bear Cup Round 21 : 3-6 August 2007 Friday, 3 August Eels 34 def Bulldogs 22 Telstra Stadium, 7:30PM
City v Country History	Annual Clashes ■ ANZAC Day Cup (2002-08) (Drag v Roos) ■ Steve Rogers Trophy (2006-08) (Sha v Eag) ■ Reconciliation Cup (2007-08) (Bul v Cow) ■ Bandaged Bear Cup (2007-08) (Eel v Bul) ■ 1989 League Legend Cup (2008-) (Raid v Tig) ■ Michael Moore Trophy (2000-08) (Storm v War) ■ Jack Gibson Cup (2008-08) (Roos v Eels) ■ Ron Coote Cup (2007-08) (Roos v Rabs) ■ Emergency Services Cup (2009) (Drag v Storm)
Special Matches (Trials)
Amco, Tooth, KB, Panasonic Cup 1974-89	World Club Challenge The World Club Championship sees the Grand Final winners from Australian & UK competition meet to decide the best club team in the game.	2007 Charity Shield Dragons 16 def Rabbitohs 14 V Game Record Since 1982 Dragons - 14 wins Rabbitohs - 7 wins Draws -3	Charity Shield Played for annually before the start of the season by St George and South Sydney, with all moneys raised going towards hospital funding in the South Sydney and St George areas.
Foundation Cup The Sydney Roosters will open the 100th season against fellow foundation club Wests Tigers for the inaugural Foundation Cup.	Mercury Challenge 2007-08 (Trial)
Future
Player Movements & Signings ►2004 ►2005 ►2006 ►2007 ►2008 ►2009	Rugby League Centenary 2008 The Centenary of Rugby League celebrates 100 years of Rugby League in Australia.	2008 Toyota Cup (U/20 Comp)

Other
Fatty on Coaching		►A.R.L. v Super League War ►Reducing to 14 Teams in 2000	Open Letter from Tallis & Webcke (April 3 2001)
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►Results History '97-'07 ►Representative History ►Origins of League ►Club History Timeline ►Team Emblem History ►Rules of Rugby League ►Drugs in League ►Rugby League CEOs ►History Finals Systems	♣ 100 Years of Premierships ♣ Grand Finals & Runners-Up ♣ Minor Premierships ♣ Finals Appearances ♣ Wooden Spooners ♣ Grand Final Records ♣ McIntyre Final 8	۞ Clive Churchill Medals ۞ Rugby League Hall of Fame ۞ Immortals & in waiting ۞ Golden Boot Award ۞ Dally-M Medal (1980-07) ۞ Provan-Summons Medal ۞ Rothmans Medal (1968-96) ۞ Teams of the Decade ۞ Rugby League's Greatest	■ Origin Head to Head ■ Origin Captains ■ Origin Coaches ■ Origin Referees ■ Origin Stadiums ■ Origin Legends ■ Origin Games Details ■ Man of the Match Awards ■ QLD v NSW Game History ■ City v Country Game History