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Internationalism and expansion

Rugby league, like it has been for much of its 125-year existence, is at yet another crucial crossroads.

The next decade could shape whether the code is just happy to remain as a small sport played in a few pockets in Australia, England and New Zealand, or whether it has a desire to go above and beyond its current

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