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The Melbourne Rugby Union formed (MRU) in 1888 and international rugby was played in Victoria a year later. Although rugby was continued to be played from this point, it was played only at amateur level by a small number of players as it suffered intense competition for support and players from the sport of [[Australian rules football]] (see also - [[Barassi Line]]). |
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Rugby union in Victoria
History
The Melbourne Rugby Union formed (MRU) in 1888 and international rugby was played in Victoria a year later. Although rugby was continued to be played from this point, it was played only at amateur level by a small number of players as it suffered intense competition for support and players from the sport of Australian rules football (see also - Barassi Line).