In 1995, the game of Rugby League was at war with itself. Clubs, officials, players and supporters had turned on each other. Sponsors were walking away, TV Ratings were down, and most importantly the games supporters were disillusioned and disappearing, The game needed something uplifting to change its fortunes. The game needed something inspirational to…
Category: Super League War
Episode 2 – The Super League War
It was the most divisive period in Rugby League’s history. Fans, players, officials and clubs turned on each other and behind the scenes, the Packers took on the Murdochs. For most people, hostilities began on April 1st 1995, but the truth is that the divisions had begun many years before. A so-called ‘peace’ was reached…