A review of the Rugby League in the 1980s which has been a dynamic era for the sport. The text covers such subjects as a detailed chronology of the 1989-90 season, a preview of the Australian tourists' visit and profiles of Rugby Union internationals who have converted to Rugby League. The authors cover both the international and national scenes and offer an insight into the coaches of the 14 Championship sides, detailed statistics on matches, transfers and records from the British club scene and they offer their personal review of the decade.