the St. George Dragons originated in Kogarah, NSW, as a foundation club of the NSWRL. Foundation member of NSWRL, dating back to 1908. They achieved notable success with 21 minor premierships and 11 premierships across their history. Notable players include Reg Gasnier, Norm Provan, and Graeme Langlands. In 1999 the team relocated to the Illawarra region and became the St. George Illawarra Dragons, retaining the Dragons nickname. Their home stadium was Kogarah Oval, with a seating capacity of about 22,000. Their development programs supported sustained success in the NRL era. Despite relocation, the Dragons nickname lives on in Illawarra as part of the joint venture.