Australian Rugby League
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History
1924-1994: Control of international matters
The Australian Rugby League Board of Control (later the Australian Rugby League) was formed in December 1924 to administer the running of the national team. George Ball was the first secretary of the Baord and John La Maro the first chairman. Prior to this time, international rugby league was organised by the NSWRL and the QRL. It was only after this time that the Australian team began to wear the now familiar sporting colours of Green and Gold.Until 1984 the ARL was run by the NSWRL, and many Queensland players and administrators throughout this period believed that the NSWRL used this power to the detriment of Queenslanders, especially with respect to national team selection. Ken Arthurson was the first executive chairman of the separate secretariete.
1995-1997: Control of the first grade competition
In 1995 the ARL took control of the Winfield Cup competition from the NSWRL, following the inclusion of teams from Perth, Townsville and Auckland. Kerry Packer's announcement that he owned both free-to-air and pay television broadcasting rights for the sport was the catalyst for News Limited to create a rival competition, Super League (Australia). Both competitions ran in parallel in 1997. Despite the financial clout of both News Limited and Optus (the ARL's principal backer), it was not viable to run two competitions and the National Rugby League was formed from the ARL and Super League competitions.
Australian Rugby League Grand Finals
| Year | Score |
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| 1995 | Canterbury def. Manly 17-4 |
| 1996 | Manly def. St. George 20-8 |
| 1997 | Newcastle def. Manly 22-16 |
1998-present
Today the ARL is responsible for administering the State of Origin competition, the New South Wales City-Country competition and the national team, the Kangaroos.ARL Foundation
The ARL Foundation, also known as ARL Development, is a non-profit company formed by the ARL and NRL to develop the sport from an introductory level to the age of 18 years. In achieving this , the ARL Foundation has developed new modified codes that gradually introduce children to rugby league. This is done by restricting the rules and then gradually releasing these restrictions.The two introductory modified codes currently in use are mini footy and mod league. On completion of mod league, players make a move to full international rugby league laws.
Mini footy
To provide a safer and less intimidating environment, the following changes have been made to the international rugby league laws:- 3x10 minute periods
- 8 players per team
- 4 tackles
- No kicking
- Tackles below armpits
- Small field and football
- Every player has a minimum of one full period
- Nationally accredited coaches, referees and first aid officers
- Code of Conduct and safe play code enforced
Mod league
Mod league introduces rules more common to the full international laws of rugby league, whilst also keeping the theme of being an introductory level. It is a necessary bridge between mini footy and the full rigours of international rugby league laws.Similarities with Mini footy:
- Tackle below armpits
- Code of Conduct and safe play code enforced
- Every player has a minimum of one half
- Nationally accredited coaches, referees and first aid officers
- Kicking (without bombs)
- 2x20 minute halves
- Maximum number of players per team on the field at once is 11 at ages 9, 10, 11 and 13 at age 12
- 6 tackles
Members
Affiliated states
- Northern Territory Rugby League
- South Australian Rugby League
- Tasmania Rugby League
- Victorian Rugby League
- Western Australia Rugby League
Affiliated leagues
- Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League
- Australian Universities Rugby League
- School Sports Australia
- Australian Police Rugby League
- Australian Women's Rugby League
See also
External link
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Competitions National Rugby League | State of Origin | Pacific Cup | Pacific Rim Championship |
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National teams American Samoa | Australia | Cook Islands | Fiji | New Caledonia | New Zealand | Niue | Papua New Guinea| Samoa | Tokelau | Tonga |
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Federation Links Australian RL | New South Wales RL | Queensland RL | New Zealand RL |
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| Kangaroos (national team) |
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Governing bodies Australian Rugby League | New South Wales Rugby League | New South Wales Country Rugby League | Northern Territory Rugby League | Queensland Rugby League | South Australian Rugby League | Victorian Rugby League | Western Australia Rugby League | Tasmanian Rugby League |
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National competitions National Rugby League | State of Origin
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NSWRL competitions Jersy Flegg | Premier League | Jim Beam Cup
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CRL competitions Group 1 Rugby League | Group 2 Rugby League | Group 3 Rugby League | Group 4 Rugby League | Group 6 Rugby League | Group 7 Rugby League | Group 8 Rugby League | Group 9 Rugby League | Group 10 Rugby League | Group 11 Rugby League | Group 12 Rugby League | Group 14 Rugby League | Group 15 Rugby League | Group 16 Rugby League | Group 17 Rugby League | Group 18 Rugby League | Group 20 Rugby League | Group 21 Rugby League | Newcastle Rugby League | Illawarra Rugby League | Central Coast Rugby League | Castlereagh Cup | Bogan Cup | Woodbridge Cup | Mid-West Cup |
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'''QRL competitions Queensland Cup | FOGS Cup & FOGS Colts Challenge | Brisbane Rugby League premiership | Bulimba Cup | Foley Shield | Winfield State League | South East Division | Southern Division | Wide Bay Division | Northern Division | Central Division | South West Division |
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VRL competitions Central Highlands Rugby League | Melbourne Rugby League | Goulburn Murray Rugby League |
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NTRL competitions Central Australian Rugby Football League | Darwin Rugby League |
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