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Australian winger, Johnny Greaves in action against France at Marseilles on the 1967-68 Kangaroo tour.

FLASHBACK: November 1967

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Brisbane Brothers’ legend, Peter Gallagher captained Australia to a memorable 17-11 win over Great Britain at London’s White City Stadium, to keep alive the Ashes series, after the home side won […]

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Action from the 1967 tour.

FLASHBACK: December 1967

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Snow blasted the Australians as they confronted the old enemy, Great Britain in the Ashes deciding Third Rugby League Test, but the lads from down under handled the conditions better than the […]

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FLASHBACK: April 1957

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DES Henry, 18, distinguished himself in his representative debut, scoring four tries for Brisbane against Ipswich at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground. Henry had yet to play a first grade premiership […]

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FLASHBACK: December 1956

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Australia’s rugby league team, branded by some critics as ‘the worst ever’ to tour the northern hemisphere, shocked Great Britain with a deserved 22-9 win in the Second Test, in […]

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FLASHBACK: November 1991

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Former Welsh rugby union international, Paul Moriarty scored two tries in his Great Britain rugby league Test debut against Papua New Guinea at Central Park, Wigan. Moriarty, who was signed by Widnes […]

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FLASHBACK: October 1996

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Great Britain undertook what proved a disastrous South Pacific tour, making a mockery of Super League’s claim to be creating a new world order in which a well funded rugby league would reach new […]

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FLASHBACK: August 1946

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The wizardry of Brothers’ international centre, Jack Reardon in the Brisbane elimination final 17-8 win over Souths had critics wondering how he could have been left out of the Australian side for the failed […]

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FLASHBACK: July 1966

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‘The Golden Greek’ Fonda Metassa’s Queensland debut proved a disaster, with the Brisbane Norths’ personality player’s opposing winger, Welshman, Berwyn Jones, scoring four tries in Great Britain’s 38-29 win over […]

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FLASHBACK: July 1946

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Thousands of people made it into the ground without paying, and 8,000 were locked out when Australia and Great Britain played the Second Test of the 1946 Ashes series at […]

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FLASHBACK: June 1946

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Great Britain suffered their first defeat of their 1946 Australasian tour when their colours were lowered 15-12 by a formidable South Coast Division side in Wollongong. To be fair to the […]

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FLASHBACK: May 1946

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With a crowd of 51,634 on hand, Great Britain gave notice they would be formidable opponents in the first post-war Ashes series, as they accounted for New South Wales 14-10 at the Sydney […]

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FLASHBACK: April 1976

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Brothers created history when they became the first Brisbane club side to defeat a Sydney club in a ‘competition’ match. The competition was the knock-out Amco Cup and Penrith was […]

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FLASHBACK: October 1985

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New Zealand arrived in England for their 11th tour of the northern hemisphere. They opened with a 14-8 loss to Wigan at Central Park, a match played in torrential rain before […]

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Puig Aubert

FLASHBACK: January 1956

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JANUARY 1956 France won a hard fought Test series against New Zealand 2-1, with legendary fullback, Puig Aubert back in action for the Tri-colours after missing the previous year’s tour […]

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FLASHBACK: December 1990

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Brilliant British halfback, Andy Gregory announced his retirement from Test football after playing all three matches against the touring Kangaroos. It proved a short term break from the international scene, […]

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FLASHBACK: November 1985

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Brilliant young centre, Garry Schofield scored a record four tries as Great Britain wrapped up the series against New Zealand with a 25-8 win at Central Park, Wigan. It was Britain’s […]

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Billy Smith (left), coach Harry Bath and skipper, Ron Coote with the 1970 World Cup

FLASHBACK: November 1970

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‘Get These Savages Off Our TV Screens’ That was the headline in one English newspaper after a vicious 1970 World Cup Rugby League final between Australia and Great Britain at […]

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FLASHBACK: July 1970

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AUSTRALIAN Rugby League was in crisis after Great Britain regained the Ashes and crowds in Sydney fell by 200,000 two thirds of the way through the club season. The touring […]

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British players train in Brisbane ahead of the First Test of the 1974 series (from left): Roger Millward; dual international, David Watkins; Jim Mills, George Nicholls, Terry Clawson, John Bates, John 'Keith' Bridges, Paul Rose and Colin Dixon.

Flashback: JULY 1970

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FORMER Australian vice-captain, Jack Reardon predicted a long drought for the Kangaroos at international level after Great Britain regained the Ashes with a 21-17 win in the Third Test at the […]

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FLASHBACK: December 1989

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Great Britain rugby league skipper, Ellery Hanley is awarded the MBE in the New Year’s honours list. Ellery was playing for Wigan at the time and a few days earlier […]

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'Smokin' Joe Kilroy and Brett Le Man at Brothers' training.
‘Smokin’ Joe Kilroy and Brett Le Man at Brothers’ training.
Wayne Lindenberg in action for Easts
Wayne Lindenberg in action for Easts
Kiwi Test hooker, Duane Mann in action for New Zealand Residents versus Australian Residents at Lang Park in 1994, watched by rival hooker, Shane Christensen.
Kiwi Test hooker, Duane Mann in action for New Zealand Residents versus Australian Residents at Lang Park in 1994, watched by rival hooker, Shane Christensen.
They love their league in the pretty French town of Limoux.
They love their league in the pretty French town of Limoux.
Tall winger, Darren Plowman. He was one of the Crushers' best in their first top grade hit-out against Manly at Emerald
Tall winger, Darren Plowman. He was one of the Crushers’ best in their first top grade hit-out against Manly at Emerald
Captain, Gary Freeman tries to rally Kiwi teammates after Australia score a try in the series deciding Third Test at Lang Park, Brisbane in 1991. Australia won 40-12
Captain, Gary Freeman tries to rally Kiwi teammates after Australia score a try in the series deciding Third Test at Lang Park, Brisbane in 1991. Australia won 40-12
Darren Smith in action for his first club, Brisbane Easts
Darren Smith in action for his first club, Brisbane Easts
Noel Cleal in action for NSW
Noel Cleal in action for NSW
French manager, Antoine Blain receives the symbolic gift of a Kangaroo from Queensland Rugby League president, Vic Jensen during the historic 1951 tour
French manager, Antoine Blain receives the symbolic gift of a Kangaroo from Queensland Rugby League president, Vic Jensen during the historic 1951 tour
The late, great Harold 'Mick' Crocker.
The late, great Harold ‘Mick’ Crocker.
ARL boss, Ken Arthurson
ARL boss, Ken Arthurson
Andrew Ettingshausen
Andrew Ettingshausen
David Waite (right) when he was Great Britain coach. His assistant at that time, Brian Noble, is the other man in the photo.
David Waite (right) when he was Great Britain coach. His assistant at that time, Brian Noble, is the other man in the photo.
Canberra Raiders' winger, John Ferguson
Canberra Raiders’ winger, John Ferguson
Jon and Lola Ricketts on their wedding day, May 12, 1951, outside St Carthages Cathedral, Lismore.
Jon and Lola Ricketts on their wedding day, May 12, 1951, outside St Carthages Cathedral, Lismore.
French captain, Puig Aubert (right) shakes hands with British counterpart, Scotsman, Dave Valentine, ahead of their World Cup clash in Toulouse. Watching on is English referee, Charlie Appleton from Warrington
French captain, Puig Aubert (right) shakes hands with British counterpart, Scotsman, Dave Valentine, ahead of their World Cup clash in Toulouse. Watching on is English referee, Charlie Appleton from Warrington
Allan Ayres (second from left in the back row) could have been anything in rugby league. He is pictured here with the 1971 Tweed/Gold Coast premiership winning South Murwillumbah side. The captain-coach was Claude McDermott (third from right in the front row).
Allan Ayres (second from left in the back row) could have been anything in rugby league. He is pictured here with the 1971 Tweed/Gold Coast premiership winning South Murwillumbah side. The captain-coach was Claude McDermott (third from right in the front row).
Brad Backer in action for Easts
Brad Backer in action for Easts
Clive Churchill (centre back) in the official Easts team photo from 1965. In the centre at the front is skipper, Ben Wall.
Clive Churchill (centre back) in the official Easts team photo from 1965. In the centre at the front is skipper, Ben Wall.
Eric Harris (centre) with Leeds' teammates, Welshman, Con Murphy (left) and John Kelly before a match in the 1938-39 English season
Eric Harris (centre) with Leeds’ teammates, Welshman, Con Murphy (left) and John Kelly before a match in the 1938-39 English season
Don Fox scores for Featherstone with referee, Eric Clay on the spot to award the try. Australian defenders are nowhere to be seen.
Don Fox scores for Featherstone with referee, Eric Clay on the spot to award the try. Australian defenders are nowhere to be seen.
Ken Day in his Manly-Warringah gear
Ken Day in his Manly-Warringah gear
Manly skipper, Fred Jones celebrates the Sea Eagles' 1972 grand final win over the Roosters. Allan Thompson is behind him and Terry Randall on the right.
Manly skipper, Fred Jones celebrates the Sea Eagles’ 1972 grand final win over the Roosters. Allan Thompson is behind him and Terry Randall on the right.
Rodger Kuhn in action for Easts at Lang Park
Rodger Kuhn in action for Easts at Lang Park
Jack Reardon (right) with former QRL boss, Ron McAuliffe (centre) and noted Brisbane journalist, Paul Sweeney
Jack Reardon (right) with former QRL boss, Ron McAuliffe (centre) and noted Brisbane journalist, Paul Sweeney
Doug Muir in action for Brisbane club, Valleys
Doug Muir in action for Brisbane club, Valleys
Scene from a Brisbane v Toowoomba Bulimba Cup match at the Gabba in the 1950s, with Brisbane on the attack. Photo from the Melit family collection.
Scene from a Brisbane v Toowoomba Bulimba Cup match at the Gabba in the 1950s, with Brisbane on the attack. Photo from the Melit family collection.
Claude Mantoulan on the attack in a Test against Great Britain
Claude Mantoulan on the attack in a Test against Great Britain
Referee, Stan Scamp issues a caution to Easts, Greg Holben, one of many the fiery five eighth received in his career
Referee, Stan Scamp issues a caution to Easts, Greg Holben, one of many the fiery five eighth received in his career
Western Division coach, Johnny King holds the Amco Cup aloft after the country boys' 6-2 win over Penrith in the final of the knock-out competition's inaugural season in 1974. To King's right is cult hero, 'TV Ted' Ellery.
Western Division coach, Johnny King holds the Amco Cup aloft after the country boys’ 6-2 win over Penrith in the final of the knock-out competition’s inaugural season in 1974. To King’s right is cult hero, ‘TV Ted’ Ellery.
Ben Ikin (left) with former Broncos' Test prop, Shane Webcke at a Men of League function.
Ben Ikin (left) with former Broncos’ Test prop, Shane Webcke at a Men of League function.
Greg Conescu in a pensive mood
Greg Conescu in a pensive mood
France rugby league forward, Jean Pambrun in action for Catalans XIII
France rugby league forward, Jean Pambrun in action for Catalans XIII
Reg Gasnier
Reg Gasnier
Kevin and Mary Donnelly in 1975
Kevin and Mary Donnelly in 1975
Valleys coach, Henry Holloway
Valleys coach, Henry Holloway
Dean Pay in action for Canterbury-Bankstown. Pay scored a try in the 1994 Ashes decider.
Dean Pay in action for Canterbury-Bankstown. Pay scored a try in the 1994 Ashes decider.
Gene Miles in action for the Broncos. He started his senior career with Souths in Townsville.
Gene Miles in action for the Broncos. He started his senior career with Souths in Townsville.
FRL
Lee Crooks in action for Great Britain against Australia
Lee Crooks in action for Great Britain against Australia
Peter Gallagher in action for Queensland against New South Wales at the SCG.
Peter Gallagher in action for Queensland against New South Wales at the SCG.
Peter Leis in action for Redcliffe
Peter Leis in action for Redcliffe
Alex Murphy holds the Challenge Cup aloft after leading Leigh to victory over Leeds at Wembley
Alex Murphy holds the Challenge Cup aloft after leading Leigh to victory over Leeds at Wembley
Ross Strudwick sells raffle tickets at the Kirra Beach Hotel in the 1980s
Ross Strudwick sells raffle tickets at the Kirra Beach Hotel in the 1980s
Murwillumbah Brothers' captain-coach, Milton Whybrow (second from left), watches the progress of teammate, Jack Nardi in the play-off for fifth spot in the 1974 Group 18-Gold Coast finals series at Murwillumbah Oval. Prop, Paul 'Porky' Weaver is on Whybrow's left. Surfers Paradise captain-coach, John Chisholm (left knee strapped) sizes up Nardi. The Pirates won, but Tweed Heads Seagulls would go on to beat Mullumbimby in the grand final.
Murwillumbah Brothers’ captain-coach, Milton Whybrow (second from left), watches the progress of teammate, Jack Nardi in the play-off for fifth spot in the 1974 Group 18-Gold Coast finals series at Murwillumbah Oval. Prop, Paul ‘Porky’ Weaver is on Whybrow’s left. Surfers Paradise captain-coach, John Chisholm (left knee strapped) sizes up Nardi. The Pirates won, but Tweed Heads Seagulls would go on to beat Mullumbimby in the grand final.
Wigan superstar, Ellery Hanley
Wigan superstar, Ellery Hanley
Duncan Thompson
Duncan Thompson
Don Lancashire and his wife, Carol at their Mount Warren home in Queensland
Don Lancashire and his wife, Carol at their Mount Warren home in Queensland
Frank Stanton as coach of the New South Wales State of Origin side in 1984. Legendary trainer, Alf Richards is on his right and prop, Peter Tunks on his left.
Frank Stanton as coach of the New South Wales State of Origin side in 1984. Legendary trainer, Alf Richards is on his right and prop, Peter Tunks on his left.
Adrian Lam on the attack for Brisbane Wests with Ipswich Jets lock, Jeremy Schloss applying the pressure in defence.
Adrian Lam on the attack for Brisbane Wests with Ipswich Jets lock, Jeremy Schloss applying the pressure in defence.
DAD
Shane Bernardin trains with Redcliffe, the club he joined after leaving Norths
Shane Bernardin trains with Redcliffe, the club he joined after leaving Norths
'Sister Dorrie' and Tex Morton. Born Dorothy May Ricketts, 'Sister' Dorrie was my great Aunty.
‘Sister Dorrie’ and Tex Morton. Born Dorothy May Ricketts, ‘Sister’ Dorrie was my great Aunty.
Wally Lewis, pictured here during his stint with English club, Wakefield, played in five Brisbane grand finals, winning three.
Wally Lewis, pictured here during his stint with English club, Wakefield, played in five Brisbane grand finals, winning three.
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