The history of the Sydney Roosters stretches back from the birth of rugby league football in Australia in 1908 to the present day. It is the only remaining club to have played every season of top-tier football in Australia's history.
Read more about History Of The Sydney Roosters: Foundation Years, The War Years, Birth of The Rooster, The Glory Years, The "Transit Lounge" Era, Super League and Beyond, Batting For The Century, Team Song, Notable Supporters
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