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 memorableย matches of all time.
Here are the 10 fiercest club rivalries in NRL history.
The Dragons and the Roosters take place in one of the most important regular season matches on ANZAC day, and as such a fierce rivalry has developed. The stakes are high and both clubs are aware of that, making these special matches.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Jack De Belin of the Dragons is tackled by Jake Friend of the Roosters during the round eight NRL match between the St George Illawara Dragons and Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium on April 25, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
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