Why the rivalry, tradition and drama of the Ashes shows what rugby league left behind
When the Canberra Raiders went over for their opening try against St George Illawarra on Friday night, nobody could have anticipated what would happen…
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Anthony Broxton is a writer and historian best known for his work on the Labour Party and rugby league. As the editor of the Tides of History project, he has written regularly for national publications such as The Times, The I, Tribune and The Critic, and has also appeared on television as a political commentator. His book Hope and Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher's Britain is out in July in the UK
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When the Canberra Raiders went over for their opening try against St George Illawarra on Friday night, nobody could have anticipated what would happen…