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26 August 2025

The Last Amateur

Steve Merrick: the last amateur to play international Rugby Union

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26 August 2025

The Last Amateur

Steve Merrick: the last amateur to play international Rugby Union

22 August 2025

Cardiff, Customs and Caviar

Cardiff, Customs and Caviar: The real story of the Soviet Union at the 1991 Women’s Rugby World Cup

11 August 2025

Team GB

In 2027, the first Lions Women's tour will take place, but who were the original women's Great Britain team?

06 August 2025

New Acquisition – Ben and Tom Curry jerseys

When England played Ireland in Dublin on 1st February 2025, Ben and Tom Curry became the first twins to play together on the England Men’s team...

24 July 2025

Final Test of the 2017 Lions

The following article is an extract from 'The British & Irish Lions: The Official History 2025 Tour edition'.

02 July 2025

The 1997 Lions get off to a winning start

The following is an extract from 'The British & Irish Lions: The Official History 2025 Tour edition'.

13 June 2025

First Test of the 1971 Lions

The following article is an extract from 'The British & Irish Lions: The Official History 2025 Tour edition'.

23 May 2025

1936 Lions Scrapbook

The Lions returned to Argentina in 1936 and this scrapbook features clippings and mementoes from the tour...

19 May 2025

A game for ‘gentlemen of all classes’

The following article is an extract from 'The British & Irish Lions: The Official History 2025 Tour edition'.

05 May 2025

Ronnie's Red Jacket

Earlier this year, Ronnie Poulton's red military mess dress suit was donated to the World Rugby Museum by his family, along with his dress sword...

28 April 2025

1904 Lions Scrapbook

The 1904 Lions tour took in both Australia and New Zealand. S Saunders, a forward on the tour, compiled a scrapbook of his time away...

21 April 2025

1899 Lions Scrapbook

In 1899 the Lions returned to Australia. The tourists were often keen diarists and scrapbookers, and this example by Guy Evers showcases his experiences on the 'Anglo-Australian' tour...