Stamps salute Centenary of Rugby League

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The Centenary of Rugby League is being celebrated by Australia Post with a sensational keepsake series of 16 commemorative 50 cent stamps – one for each National Rugby League club competing in this historic year.

Each stamp features a photographic image of current NRL stars representing their club in a classic Rugby League action pose, highlighting the strength, athleticism and poise of the modern footballer. The stamps will be available from Tuesday, 25 March from selected Australia Post outlets and via mail order on 1800 331 794.

The 16 stamps and the players that are represented on each of the stamps are:

Brisbane Broncos - Darren Lockyer; Bulldogs - Andrew Ryan; Canberra Raiders - Alan Tongue; Cronulla Sutherland Sharks - Brett Kimmorley; Gold Coast Titans - Scott Prince; Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles - Matt Orford; Melbourne Storm - Cameron Smith; Newcastle Knights - Danny Buderus; North Queensland Cowboys - Johnathan Thurston; Parramatta Eels - Nathan Cayless; Penrith Panthers - Tony Puletua; South Sydney Rabbitohs - Dean Widders; St George Illawarra Dragons - Mark Gasnier; Sydney Roosters - Craig Fitzgibbon; Warriors - Steve Price; Wests Tigers - Robbie Farah.

The stamps are available in a range of collectible formats including a set of two First Day Covers ($8.30), a Prestige Coin and Stamp Pack ($15.95), Maxicards ($14.00) and a complete Booklet Collection ($94.95) for the discerning collector.

All products in the range bear the Centenary of Rugby League logo and feature a range of archival images alongside the contemporary stamp images to provide a context to the code’s unique history.

“Australia Post is delighted to celebrate this milestone in the history of Rugby League with a range of stamps that will allow fans to show their support for their team and their code” said Mr Noel Leahy, Australia Post’s Philatelic Group Manager. “We expect these stamps to be extremely popular – especially in New South Wales and Queensland where Rugby League is the dominant football code with such a rich, strong and proud history.”

NRL Chief Executive Mr David Gallop said the stamp series was another example of how fans can celebrate the Centenary of the game. “Australia Post has produced an outstanding range of affordable products” said Mr Gallop. “The stamps feature the game’s great modern day players and are magnificently presented and packaged. I am sure NRL fans will be delighted with the products.”