The union code started in 1872 and was introduced by British merchants - league came in 1895
Rugby Union
Rugby League was first played in Northern England after separating from the Rugby 'Union'.
Rugby union was :) the rugby union club i captain is the oldest rugby club in the world
The first player ever to do this was welsh ledgend Jonhathon Davies.
rugby league
1993 = Iestyn Harris moved from league to union. In the previous years most players moved from the Union code to league and then back again
Australia have competed with France in rugby league, rugby union, football, and all sports in Olympic competition.
Rugby league
rugby union
The Northern clubs of England were instrumental in breaking away from union and forming a Rugby League.
No. Rugby Union = 15 players Rugby League = 13 players
Jason Robinson, winger or fullback both in rugby league and rugby union