Sports (Amateurism and Professionalism)

Created by: SeputisS2012
Created on: 13-02-17 09:47

Amateur

People (mainly Middle and Upper-Class) who participate in sports (such as Tennis/Wimbledon and Horse Racing/Royal Ascot) for the fun and love of it and not for money.

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Professional

People (mainly Working-Class) who participate in sports (such as Football and Boxing) in order to earn money and a living).

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Amateurism vs Professionalism in Rugby

In 1895 the 'broken-time' issue split the game. Rugby Union organisers refused to pay the players for their time off work while playing. This lead to the creation of the Rugby League, which allowed professional playing.

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Rugby League

Rugby that was always professional. Very popular in the industrial towns of northern England the the Midlands.

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Rugby Union

Rugby that was played by amateurs. Very popular among the Welsh people. However, it suffered badly in Wales as a result of Depression (1930s), when many talented players joined professional clubs in northern England.

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Other cards in this set

Card 2

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Professional

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People (mainly Working-Class) who participate in sports (such as Football and Boxing) in order to earn money and a living).

Card 3

Front

Amateurism vs Professionalism in Rugby

Back

Card 4

Front

Rugby League

Back

Card 5

Front

Rugby Union

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Sports (Amateurism and Professionalism)