Bitter rivalries. Controversial calls. Sportsmanship at its finest. It’s no wonder Australians can’t get enough of their footy, with these 10 clips from NRL history showing why our passion for the game spans more than a century.

In 1996, Australia was hosting the English women's rugby league team on their first tour to

This short Nine News story shows the Brisbane Broncos women’s rugby league team playing their first ever match against the Sydney

This Nine News Brisbane story shows the Brisbane Broncos team celebrating back in Brisbane after their 2006 National Rugby League (NRL) grand final victory against the Melbourne Storm.

This clip is a short excerpt from a 1976 documentary special made by the Nine Network titled The Great Grand Finals: The St George Era. 

Enjoy a selection of memorable rugby league moments from the NFSA collection, dating from 1922 to 1999.

In September 1989 Rugby League's Winfield Cup and JJ Giltinan Shield were won by a team outside of Sydney for the first time ever.  

The State of Origin is an annual rugby league series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons. 

As seen in this gem of a clip from the Seven Network, the Australian women made history in the inaugural Rugby Sevens at Rio by claiming the first gold medal ever awarded in the sport.

Bundjalung man Anthony Mundine excelled in 2 sports, boxing and rugby league, and was known by his nicknames, ‘The Man’ and ‘Choc’.