Sports Rugby

I know that they are all important but what is the most important in general play. I watch many games of both League and Union but I can never work out who has the real important position. And where do the ‘playmakers’ usually play.

I am an AFL fan but I want to learn more about the Rugby codes. Dont worry, I wont be a convert!

The playmakers are for – rugby league: halfback, number 7 and 5/8 (five-eighth), number 6. – rugby union: fly half or 5/8 (five-eighth), number 10

These playmakers would be the most important for each code.

What is the name of the english pub, that the first meeting was held to form the game of Rugby League?

I have been told that a pub in Nothern England hosted a meeting of people that resulted in the professional game of Rugby League breaking away from Rugby Union. Has anyone got any details? Date, Town and high profile players that might have initially swapped codes?

My Thanks

This from Wiki.

On August 29, 1895 22 clubs split from the RFU and met at the George Hotel in Huddersfield to form the Northern Rugby Football Union, commonly called the Northern Union.

NRFU rules Full link is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union hope this helps

Edit:Also this:www.bbc.co.uk/bradford/360/version2_george_hotel.shtml

And:On August 29, 1895 representatives of the northern clubs met in the George Hotel, Huddersfield to form the “Northern Rugby Football Union” (usually termed Northern Union or NU).

The twenty-two clubs and their year of foundation were: Batley FC 1880, Bradford FC 1863, Brighouse Rangers FC 1878, Broughton Rangers FC 1877, Dewsbury FC 1875, Halifax FC 1873, Huddersfield FC 1864, Hull FC 1865, Hunslet FC 1883, Leeds FC 1864, Leigh FC 1877, Liversedge FC 1877, Manningham FC 1876, Oldham FC 1876, Rochdale Hornets FC 1871, St Helens FC 1873, Tyldesley FC 1879, Wakefield Trinity FC 1873, Warrington FC 1875, Widnes FC 1873, Wigan FC 1879.

The separate Lancashire and Yorkshire competitions of the NRFU merged in 1901, forming the Northern Rugby League, the first time the phrase rugby league was used officially.

The NRFU became the Rugby Football League in 1922.

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_rugby_league

And here’s a website about the whole shebang!http://www.rl1895.com/

Carnegie World Club Challenge 2009

Tickets for the 2009 Carnegie World Club Challenge between Leeds Rhinos and Manly Sea Eagles at Elland Road on Sunday 1st March (ko 6pm) are selling fast. There’s a whole raft of deals to benefit families and season ticket holders which are available from both the RFL Ticket Office and Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office.

Leeds Rhinos and Leeds United season ticket holders able to receive a 20% discount on 30 seats up until 5pm on Tuesday 30th December, subject to availability. Season ticket holders for all other engage Super League clubs are also able to get a 20% discount on 30 seats until 5pm on Tuesday 30th December through the RFL Ticket Office, subject to availability.

Tickets for the world title clash start from 20 for adults and 10 for concessions, with Families can also save money by purchasing a 40 family ticket for two adults and two children. As with the two previous Carnegie World Club Challenge fixtures to be held at Elland Road, demand to see the best two clubs sides in the world is expected to be huge, so supporters are encouraged to purchase early.

Phil Williams, the RFL’s Marketing Manager, said: “This is always one of the fixtures of the year as the engage Super League Champions and NRL Telstra winners come head-to-head. Not only is this a big night for the Leeds Rhinos but also a major event for the city of Leeds as it’s not often that it gets to stage a world title match. “As a result we’re expecting a big demand for tickets and supporters are advised to buy sooner rather than later, not only to take advantage of some of the special offers available but also to avoid disappointment.

“With the festive season fast approaching, a ticket to the Carnegie World Club Challenge could make the ideal stocking filler.” Leeds Rhinos are aiming to become the first team in the 33 year history of the match to retain the world crown.

Purchase tickets for rugby fixtures from the RFL Ticket Office please visit www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk or call 0871 226 13 13. Tickets are also available from the Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office in person at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium or by calling 0871 423 13 15. Go to www.superleague.co.uk for the full video.

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I have been busy partying…

The Kiwi’s Rugby League team won the Rugby League World Cup for the first time ever!!!

The win was an upset win in the game played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia on Saturday night. The final score was 34-20 to the New Zealand team.

The Kiwis were the underdogs going in to the match and pulled off the biggest upset in World Cup Rugby League history beating the Kangaroos from their number 1 ranking. This was their first loss since 2006!

The Kangaroos won’t be down for long…so some exciting league to come!