Special Exhibition
16th March - 31st December 2022
THE RUGBY WORLD CUP: IN HER OWN WORDS.
In a Rugby World Cup year, we celebrate the early pioneers of women’s rugby who organised the very first women’s Rugby World Cup back in 1991.
Exhibitions
The World Rugby Museum features interchanging exhibitions each year, offering new and exciting content covering a range of rugby related topics from around the world.
What you will see
The exhibition will feature the authentic words and voices of those who have organised and played in the 8 tournaments to date, ahead of the tournament in New Zealand later this year.
Star objects include the original Rugby World Cup trophy, which will go on display for the first time after being missing for more than 16 years.
Mini Exhibition
6th October - 30th September 2023
THE JIMMY PETERS STORY James ‘Jimmy’ Peters was the first black man to ever play rugby union for England, overcoming hardships, setbacks and intolerance in the process to proudly represent his nation.
What you will see
The exhibition will explore the life of Jimmy Peters - from his childhood in a circus, to his England call-up and his life after rugby.
Star objects include Jimmy's England cap, recently donated by his family. It will be displayed alongside the caps he was awarded by Somerset, Plymouth and Devon. An array of photographs and documents will also cast light on his remarkable life and outstanding achievements.
If you're unable to visit in person, you can view the online version of the exhibition!
Photography Exhibition
26th May - 30th April 2023
RUGBY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
More than 600 entries from around the world were received for the 2022 Rugby Photographer of the Year competition, a collaboration between the Rugby Journal and World Rugby Museum, and now you can see the shortlisted entrants on display.
What you will see
View all the shortlisted entries across the five categories of Landscape, Action, Young Photographer, Portrait and Spirit (of Rugby). Each category winner is also highlighted, with special mention to overall winner Rachel Wright whose image capturing celebrations at the Queensland Premier Rugby Hospital Cup Grand Final won over the judges.
