Rugby League Settlement
Millions of followers of Rugby League will be delighted to know that the damaging and destructive split in the game appears to be healed.
This is a great Christmas present for a great game, whose participants and supporters alike have longed for an end to a division which was eroding public enthusiasm for the code.
I congratulate the Australian Rugby League and the executives of Super League for the commonsense and commitment to the game they have displayed in reaching this agreement.
Long may the game prosper and bring enjoyment to Australians.
20 December 1997
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