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Billy Slater of Australia runs with the ball as Johnathan Thurston supports on the left and Jesse Bromwich of New Zealand moves in to tackle during the Rugby League World Cup Final.

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Who actually invented rugby?

Who actually invented rugby?

Rugby has its origins in 19th-century England.

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Billy Slater of Australia runs with the ball as Johnathan Thurston supports on the left and Jesse Bromwich of New Zealand moves in to tackle during the Rugby League World Cup Final.

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Billy Slater (center, with ball) of Australia makes a break in a match against New...

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