Super League and the ARL compromised at the end of 1997 .
Super League and the ARL formed the National Rugby League , which saw Canterbury playing arch - rivals Parramatta Eels , St. George Dragons and Western Suburbs Magpies once again .
Super League and the ARL compromised at the end of 1997 and formed the National Rugby League , which saw Canterbury playing arch - rivals Parramatta Eels , St. George Dragons and Western Suburbs Magpies once again .