Why did the english and NSW RFU refuse broken-time payments in the 19th century?

Question

In the 1895 rugby split, what justified the english and NSW stand and what ramifications did the decision have in both england and australia?

Answer 1

Simply put (because it's 19h00 on a Friday and I want to go home) :

What were the ramifications?

Rugby League was born.

What justified the stand of the Unions?

The fact that it's a game.

What justified the stance of the players?

They were missing out on wages (particularly in the mining industry) by not being available to work on Satudays.

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