Rugby League was founded in 1895 in Huddersfield, England.
But from 1895 to 1822, the game was called Northern Rugby Football League.
In 1922, the Northern Union adopted the name "Rugby League" officialy.
Football games had been played in Britain since the 14th century.
Most foorball was played at private schools later on.
Each school had its own set of rules.
But a split developed between the North and South resulting in the formation of the Northern Rugby Football Union (NRFU).
In 1896, Manningham of Bradford wins first Northern Union Championship.
In 1904, the first International Match is played at Wigan with the result, England (3) Other Nationalities (9).
In 1908, the first Australian Kangaroo team visits Britain.
Then in 1910, the first British team tours Australia and New Zealand.
In Australia, the original NSWRL premiership clubs were Easts, Souths, Balmain, Wests, Newtown, Newcastle, Norths, Glebe and Cumberland.
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