National Museum of Australia

Celebrate the centenary of rugby league in 2008 with this National Museum of Australia travelling exhibition.

The original League of Legends exhibition, including many treasures of the game travelled to Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Townsville and Melbourne in 2008–09.

A smaller photographic exhibition will travel to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and other Australian regional centres in 2010–12. See travelling details for dates and venues.

Featured on ABC's The Sports Factor
National Museum forum, 11 May 2008

Presenter Mick O'Regan broadcast part of a panel discussion with sports historians Ian Heads, Sean Fagan and Geoff Armstrong, and National Museum of Australia curator Guy Hansen, discussing great and controversial moments of the past 100 years of rugby league in Australia. Hear the program on the ABC website.

Explore the history and key events, see the treasures and meet the people who have played, called and supported the game.

Discover the history
From Dally Messenger to Darren Lockyer, see how the game has evolved to become ingrained in Australian culture.

See the treasures
Get up close to some of the game's most coveted trophies including the Winfield Cup and the State of Origin shield. See representative caps and jerseys, historic images and club memorabilia.

Remember the legends
Learn about the greats of the game – their triumphs and victories. Listen to the voices of the people who have played and called the game.

Relive the moments
Remember the glories and defeats, the close games and the controversies, while reflecting on the future of rugby league.

More on League of Legends

> The exhibition
> The game begins
> 100 years of the game
> Controversy corner
> Media moments
> Grassroots players
> The fans
> Treasures of the game
> Conservation slideshow
> Tips for your trophies
> Share your story
> Events and activities
> Education activity sheets

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A travelling exhibition developed and presented by the National Museum of Australia. Partner – Official exhibition of the Centenary of Rugby League. For more information on the Centenary of Rugby League visit www.centenaryofrugbyleague.com.au