Early Days of Rugby League

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1. In 1908, the inaugural year of Rugby League in Australia, NSW beat Queensland by what scoreline? 4 - 3 43 - 0 4 - 0 40 - 3

2. In 1911, NSW beat Queensland in the first match by 65-9. Dally Messenger had a pointscoring blitz with four tries and ten goals. How many points did he score on his own? 36 32 46 42

3. In May 1922 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Queensland achieved a "first" in NSW v Queensland history. What was it? The drew with NSW They beat NSW They didn't play They lost to NSW

4. There were no interstate Rugby League matches played in 1909 but in 1910 NSW won all three matches against Queensland. Where were the three matches played? Brisbane Cricket Ground Agricultural Ground (Sydney) Sydney Cricket Ground Brisbane Show Ground

5. In 1925, five interstate matches were played, how many did Queensland win? 5 0 2 4

6. In 1926, what was unusual about the third match of the five match series played? It was played in Newcastle It was a nil all draw It was played midweek It was broadcast on radio

7. In 1912, one player amassed 60 points in two interstate games. Who was he? Dally Messenger Herbert Messenger J J Giltinan Harold Horder

8. In 1911 and 1912, NSW defeated Queensland in the first matches of each series at the Agricultural Grounds by 65-9? True False

9. How many times have Queensland recorded a nil score against NSW in the interstate series (pre 1980 State of Origin)? 9 10 8 7

10. Most tries in a match in the interstate series, a record that was still standing in post 1980 State of Orgin, through to the end of the 20th century, were scored by Sid Goodwin in 1939. How many tries did he score? 8 5 7 6