Look Back at League Legends
The rugby league finals are just around the corner, so there’s no better time to check out the Powerhouse Museum’s latest exhibition. League of Legends: 100 Years of Rugby League in Australia is a brilliant look back at the game’s history.
It explores the game’s early days and its recent successes, with prized treasures including trophies, photos, and momentos from some of the game’s greatest legends.
You’ll see early rugby league caps, acclaimed radio commentator Frank Hyde’s binoculars, and jerseys worn by greats like Clive Churchill, Tommy Raudonikis, and Arthur Beetson.
“From the local under-sevens to the elite teams of the National Rugby League, its popularity has seen league become a major sports business providing entertainment to millions of Australians,” explained the exhibition’s curator Guy Hansen.
“For a game that occupies such a central place in Australian sporting life, its early history is surprisingly unknown to its legions of fans. We’ve got some great stories to tell and the centenary year is the perfect time to do it.”
Dates: Daily until 23 November
Times: 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Powerhouse Museum
Address: 500 Harris Street, Ultimo
Public transport: Catch the light rail to the Paddy’s Markets station. Then walk up the steps over the footbridge to the museum
Parking: Discount parking is available when you park in the Entertainment Centre Car Park. Validate your parking ticket at the museum’s admissions counter to receive the discount
Cost: The exhibition is free with museum entry. $10 for adults, $5 for children 4-15 years, $6 for pensioners, concession card holders, and seniors. Children under four are free, and family tickets are also available for $25
Website: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com
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