Centenary of Rugby LeaguePrint Page 
The plaque commemorates the centenary of Rugby League and also the club`s record breaking run in the 1960`s.
Rugby League was first played in Eugowra in the years following World War One. The town won five consecutive Group 11 premierships (1963 to 1967), a record for the Group. Two players were selected to represent Australia while playing for Eugowra: hooker Ian Walsh (1959 to 1961) and second-rower Barry Beath (1965).
Location
| Address: | Nanima Street, Eugowra Sports Ground, Eugowra, 2806 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.428989 Long: 148.371469 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2008 |
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This site is recognised as being of great significance in the history of Australian Rugby League
Eugowra Sports Ground
Rugby League was first played in Eugowra in the years following World War I.
The town won five consecutive Group 11 premierships (1963 - 67), a record for the Group.
Two players were selected to represent Australia while playing for Eugowra : hooker Ian Walsh (1959-61) and second-rower Barry Beath (1965).
Saluting the past - Celebrating the present - Inspiring the future
