2021 was both a year to remember and a year some of us will want to forget. But before it’s too far gone, let’s take some time to remember some of the rugby league greats who left us for good in 2021. If you missed Part 1, have a read now. Fred Jones Back in […]
2021 was both a year to remember and a year some of us will want to forget. But before it’s too far gone, let’s take some time to remember some of the rugby league greats who left us for good in 2021. Dave Bolton Bolton was a ridiculously talented half, five-eighth or fullback who was […]
2021 was both a year to remember and a year some of us will want to forget. But before it’s too far gone, let’s take some time to remember some of the rugby league greats who left us for good in 2021. Dave Bolton Bolton was a ridiculously talented half, five-eighth or fullback who was […]
As part of a series of fresh looks at the grand finals of yesteryear, NRL.com revisits the end of eras that was the 1966 decider.
NRL.com has gone into the vault to find footage of the grand finals from the pre-NRL era dating back to 1966 and will be showcasing these games, including a full replay, match highlights and great moments from these memorable encounters.
The 1966 NSWRL premiership season was the last played under the unlimited tackle rule before four-tackle sets were introduced the following year (six-tackle sets began in 1971).
It was also the last of St George s incredible 11-year premiership-winning streak, with the Dragons team packed with stars like fullback Graeme Langlands, lock Johnny Raper, halfback Billy Smith and winger Johnny King. Reg Gasnier, who would join Langlands and Raper as one of the first Immortals, had been ruled out for the season with a knee injury in April.