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History & heroes

• PART FOUR: Town's Aussie import trend started in 1909

  AUSTRALIA made history with their first tour of Great Britain in 1908. read more

• PART THREE: Warrington major players in shaping the modern game

  THE success of the northern rugby breakaway was reflected in the 98-club league membership only three years after foundation. read more

• PART TWO: Players striked for a pay rise one month after historic split

  THE first season of the Northern Rugby Football Union was described by Warrington secretary, J. E. Warren, as 'the most remarkable in the history of the club.' His comments were made in the club's annual report at the end of the historic 1895/96 campaign. read more

• PART ONE: Warrington joined the split in response to the people's demands

  A HUNDRED years on from the revolutionary rugby split the world game underwent dramatic changes again. read more

On this day: History & heroes | Cheshire Archive