Birth Of Professional Rugby League In Australia: A Selection From The Sydney Morning Herald (1907-08)

Birth of Professional Rugby League in Australia: A selection from the Sydney Morning Herald (1907-08)

by Sydney Morning Herald

This book, "Birth of Professional Rugby League in Australia", compiles articles from the Sydney Morning Herald covering the pivotal period in 1907 and 1908 when Australian rugby grappled with the emergence of professional rugby. It delves into the controversy surrounding the formation of a professional league in Sydney, examining the clash between those who championed the game's amateurism and those who saw the potential of professionalization. The book provides insight into the social and economic factors that influenced this historical shift, revealing the interwoven threads of class-consciousness, colonial ideologies, and financial motivations driving the debate.

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