First Ever American Football Vs Rugby League Game
The Jacksonville Axemen are believed to have been the first team to have played a cross code game between Rugby League and American Football they played the Jacksonville Knights and defeated them 38-27 It is believed to be the first time that both an American Football team and a Rugby League team received coaching in their opponent's sport and then played one half in full American Football equipment and rules before both teams removed the pads and helmets to play Rugby League in the second half.
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