August 8, 1997: United comp 'will be called Super League'
Initial peace deal heavily favoured New Limited.
On the back of the paper 25 years ago, we reported on a peace plan that upset ARL loyalists.
News would appoint the CEO of the new united competition and it would be called Super League, it appeared.
An accompanying graphic laid out the likely fates of the clubs and makes for interesting reading now.
Hunter would definitely merge with Newcastle, it was pos…
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