Rugby’s Class War
125 years ago, rugby league was formed in a split with rugby union. The dividing lines were based on class – and shaped both codes for decades to come.
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Tony Collins is emeritus professor of history at De Montfort University. His books include Sport in Capitalist Society and Rugby League: A People’s History.
125 years ago, rugby league was formed in a split with rugby union. The dividing lines were based on class – and shaped both codes for decades to come.