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New South Wales Rugby League

sports organization
Also known as: NSWRL
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The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) was established in Sydney on August 8, 1907. This organization emerged from a split within the existing New South Wales Rugby Union, primarily over the issue of player compensation for injuries. The NSWRL adopted the rules of the Northern Union, which formed the basis of rugby league football.12

Rugby league is a physically demanding sport played by two teams, with rugby league teams fielding 13 players. The game involves running with the ball, passing it backward, and kicking it forward. Tackling is a key defensive tactic, and specific rules govern how play restarts after a tackle or when the ball goes out of bounds. Unlike rugby union, rugby league has a limit of six tackles per possession, after which the ball is turned over to the opposing team. Major competitions for rugby league are held in England and Australia, with the Rugby League World Cup being a significant international event.34

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