Wales in the earlier years
Internationally, Wales were the first side to ever host an international match under Northern Union rules when, on New Year’s Day 1908, Wales beat New Zealand 9-8 in Aberdare in the heart of the Welsh valleys on a ground which later became a training pitch to many of the current Welsh international rugby league sides at different age groups.
Both Wales and New Zealand had a lot in common 100 years ago. The game of rugby was the national sport in both countries, and both had caused controversy by inviting players to legitimately turn professional and play this new version of the game.
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