rugby league

British

noun

a form of rugby football played between teams of 13 players

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He went on to play rugby union and rugby league for the British Army and combined services and played club games at home on weekends.

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"At one point, between rugby league and rugby union, I was playing about 50 games a year," he said.

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Rugby league legend Rob Burrow died in June 2024.

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Mason, a prominent sports reporter best known for her National Rugby League coverage, appeared again on the Today show on Thursday morning.

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Half-back Lewis' foolish kick out on York skipper Harris could mean he misses next week's World Club Challenge against National Rugby League premiers Brisbane Broncos through suspension.

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