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Jersey: Wellington Deaf Rugby League

A close up of a black and yellow jersey with a yellow stripe, yellow and black trim. This playing top was worn by the Wellington Deaf Rugby League Club in the early 1990s. In 1991, they wore this against Christchurch (lost 42-25) and Auckland (won 18-10). In 1992, they lost 22-18 against Canterbury and Auckland (20-16).

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Taonga source:
Wellington Deaf Society
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 008-O-WDS
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