NRL 1989 Scanlens Rugby League Trading Cards

Step back into the late 1980s with the 1989 Scanlens Rugby League trading card collection. This classic vintage release captures the players, clubs and characters of Australian rugby league from an era when the jerseys were bold, the hair was questionable and the cardboard was built to survive the decades.

1989 Scanlens Rugby League

The collection features players and club cards from across the competition, including familiar names and teams such as the Canterbury Bulldogs, Balmain Tigers, Manly Sea Eagles, Brisbane Broncos, South Sydney Rabbitohs, North Sydney Bears, Newcastle Knights, Illawarra Steelers and Gold Coast Giants.

There are also special cards covering club logos and significant rugby league moments, including the 1988 World Cup, adding some extra variety to the collection beyond the player cards.

Whether you're chasing a particular player, building a club collection or working towards completing the set, 1989 Scanlens Rugby League is a fantastic addition for collectors of vintage rugby league cards and memorabilia.

Vintage Card Condition

Please note that these are 1989 vintage cards and are not mint condition. Due to their age and previous handling, condition varies from card to card, with individual examples showing differing levels of wear and damage.

Please carefully view the listing images before purchasing. Each individual card has been photographed so you can assess its actual condition. We recommend inspecting the images closely and letting the card speak for itself.

If you require further information about the condition of a particular card, please email us before purchasing and we'll be happy to provide additional details.

Collect 1989 Scanlens Rugby League

Add some genuine late-1980s rugby league history to your collection with the 1989 Scanlens Rugby League cards. Whether you're building a vintage club collection, chasing individual players or working towards the full set, these are proper old-school pieces of rugby league cardboard.

Over 35 years old, definitely not mint and still making the starting lineup. That's vintage cardboard — character comes standard.