Australian Rugby League's Most Comprehensive Yearbook.
'Rugby League 2001' is the game's most thorough and analytical chronicle. Now in its 14th year of publication, it provides an extensive summary of the National Rugby League's third year. The 2000 season will go down in history as a season of dominance - by Brisbane in the NRL, by New South Wales in the State of Origin arena and at international level by the world champion Australian team.
The Broncos defied conventional wisdom to maintain a commanding position throughout the NRL season in what was touted as the closest competition on record. They lost only a handful of games on the way to the finals, and then continued their winning form to clinch the grand final at Stadium Australian against the Sydney Roosters. New South Wales smashed a succession of records in taking out the Origin series, while the Kangaroos answered every challenge as they waltzed through the World Cup to be acclaimed as one of the greatest Australian teams of all time.
All of these events are covered fully in 'Rugby League 2001'. The yearbook also features a revealing interview with former Newcastle captain and players' association president Tony Butterfield, full reviews of the clubs, complete statistics, and a day-by-day record of the game's off-field news and dramas.
'Rugby League 2001' is essential reading for all league fans.
