Since the arrival of the New Zealand 'All Golds' who introduced the game to Australian shores in 1907, rugby league has had a colourful and controversial history. Rugby League Through the Decades is a celebration of each decade in that history; showcasing champion players, countless matches and suburban football clubs, many now gone forever. Including hundreds of images, many never before published; rare memorabilia, season records and international details, this books packs 110 years of sporting history into its 560 pages. Written in the style of 'unfolding history' to give the reader a sense of 'being there' at each historic moment in the game's evolution, the different era's of the game are reflected in the language and fashions of the times, and wonderfully portray the drama and emotion of the 'greatest game of all!'

This beautiful book contains almost 1,000 images, many never before published; rare memorabilia, season records and international details. It is a celebration of each era in its history.Rugby League Through The Decades is a celebration of each era in its history; the mighty St George teams with Reg Gasnier in full flight; the 1966 Ashes decider at the SCG; the advent of the four-tackle rule, and Australia's victory in the 1968 World Cup. This beautiful book contains almost 1,000 images, many never before published; rare memorabilia, season records and international details. It is completely up to the minute with chapters about recent events, new clubs and fresh controversies. The book is deliberately written in the style of unfolding history to give the reader a sense of being there at each historic moment in the game's evolution. The different historic eras reflected in the colourful language of the times portray the drama and emotion of the game. Rugby League Through the Decades is more than just a history book, it will bring back many fond memories of lazy afternoons at the game as well as becoming a valuable reference book for all rugby league fans.

In March 2008, Rugby League celebrates 100 years of history in this country. Long known as the greatest game of all it is the dominant code in New South Wales and Queensland, and in recent years it has gained a foothold in Victoria, and beyond. This book is the story of the game over those years: the great eras and the great games; the great players from Dally Messenger to Andrew Johns; the always passionate (and sometimes bitter) rivalry of the State of Origin games; the overseas tours; and in recent years, the Super League turmoil, through to the present era. And it looks ahead to increased competition from other football codes It is a popular yet authoritative account, aimed at the general reader, not simply the dedicated fan.

"History of 100 years of National Rugby League finals."--Provided by publisher.

Written and compiled by respected authors Ian Collis and Alan Whitticker, Rugby League: 100 Years in Pictures is a sentimental journey through a century of Rugby League in Australia. With over 300 pages, hundreds of archived photos of champion players, great teams and rare memorabilia - many never before published, the history of Rugby League comes alive, decade after decade, photo after photo, page after page, This is a book for followers of the game - both young and old - and all lovers of Australian sporting history to savour and enjoy.

100 Years: Maori Rugby League 1908-2008 tells the story of the New Zealand Maori Rugby League Team from its origins in 1908 to the present day. The book covers major matches, along with biographies of prominent players and administrators. A rich collection of stories and interviews with former players tells the reader what really happened off and on the field. The book has been thoroughly researched with information coming from England, France, Australia and throughout New Zealand, and it is illustrated with over 200 images. There have been no books specifically written on Maori involvement with rugby league, until now. 100 Years: Maori Rugby League 1908-2008 is about players, administrators and whanau. It's about the fabulous moments, the glories of victory and the agonies of defeat, and it gives a comprehensive story of Maori participation in rugby league.