Stakes are higher and emotions are stronger when adversaries have a history. The desire to best an old foe quite often brings out the best in both individual and team, with bragging rights to the victors.
Over the years, we have seen some massive rivalries amongst a number of teams which have led to some of the most memorable matches of all time.
Here are the 10 fiercest club rivalries in NRL history.
Bulldogs vs. Eels
A longtime rivalry between the Bulldogs and the Eels is still strong today, and both clubs place an emphasis on winning this match. The rivalry was one of the biggest in rugby league when it started in the 1980’s, with both clubs attempting to be more dominant than the other.
